280 Japanese Lace Stitches: A Dictionary of Beautiful Openwork Patterns

by Nihon Vogue and Gayle Roehm

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.

280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style.

11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as: A stripe-textured shawlA short cowlHandwarmers with a circle patternA versatile winter hatAnd more!
Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm introduces the patterns and explains the ins and outs of Japanese knitting. A handy index allows you to search for patterns by number of steps and stitches required, so you can shop from the intricacy side of the menu. A section on how to knit the symbols takes you step-by-step through the stitches used in this book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804854041
• ISBN13: 9780804854047
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.4"