{"product_id":"japanese-wonder-knitting-timeless-stitches-for-beautiful-bags-hats-blankets-and-more","title":"Japanese Wonder Knitting: Timeless Stitches for Beautiful Bags, Hats, Blankets and More","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to Japanese knitting methods through swatches, lessons and symbol charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories and home goods provide a gentle way of easing into Japanese techniques and create an entryway to Japanese fashion knitting patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Gayle Roehm (translator of the work of Hitomi Shida and others) fills in the gaps for Western needle workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNihon Vogue\u003c\/b\u003e is Japan's preeminent publisher of books on handicrafts, with a long history and hundreds of titles on knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, paper crafts, tole painting and more. Many of their books have been translated into English and other languages include works by Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto, Reiko Washizawa, Shizuko Kuroha, Yoko Saito and other internationally recognized needlecraft designers. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGayle Roehm\u003c\/b\u003e lived in Japan and studied the language for many years, and has knit and crocheted from Japanese patterns for most of her career. Gayle teaches at gatherings around the United States and occasionally publishes her own designs. She is the translator of the \n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Knitting Stitch Bible\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003e250 Japanese Knitting Stitches\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Hitomi Shida.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Don't tell my people, but most of my knitted gifts this year are coming out of this book. ...This book ticks all my gift knitting boxes. Quick, most are knit in worsted weight and heavier yarns, portable all are accessories, the cowls have my heart, and interesting, 12 of the 14 stitch patterns were new to me, and really fantastic knit at a bigger gauge. So much win.\" --\n\u003cb\u003eJillian Moreno\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eModern Daily Knitting Blog.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"'Wonder' is a much-deserved adjective here...[a] well-illustrated book from Nihon Vogue exploring the more unusual stitches possible, apart from the regular knits and purls...After viewing these elegant knits, crafters will emerge with a sense of delight and, perhaps, a resolve to try.\"\n\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \"Starred Review\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Wonder Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and \n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Wonder Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e takes this trend a step further, giving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. Like its companion volume, \n\u003ci\u003eJapanese Wonder Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e, this book introduces needleworkers to a whole new approach to classic stitches such as bubble stitches, herringbone, cockleshell, cables, smocking, entrelac and more. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA swatch pattern is provided for each stitch to help knitters learn the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. The personal and home accessory projects included provide something for every level of time commitment. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA total of 23 projects are presented in this book, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCozy hats and neckwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead bands for warmth and style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful clutches and bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn amazing entrelac stitch shawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClever boot liners\/ankle warmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAn introduction by Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm explains the stitch charts as well as the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of knitting. A guide to stitch symbols and extensive lessons provide visual guidance. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith this book and a little practice, knitters who love Japanese knitwear and patterns will be ready to try their hand at the many wonderful fashions and home goods so many Western knitters love to make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2020 pg. 25 (EAN 9784805315729, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nihon Vogue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-09-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Knitting|Design \/ Fashion \u0026amp; Accessories|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fiber Arts \u0026amp; Textiles|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Folkcrafts|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fashion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805315729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9784805315729\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53055986958617,"sku":"SP-9784805315729","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9784805315729_spiral.png?v=1787625402","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/japanese-wonder-knitting-timeless-stitches-for-beautiful-bags-hats-blankets-and-more","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}