Haiku Knits: 25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design

by Tanya Alpert

Book Overview

Haiku, the graceful and evocative form of Japanese poetry, celebrates nature in all its simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty. In Haiku Knits, the texture of a felted skirt, the pattern made by a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823098079
• ISBN13: 9780823098071
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.7" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Great book with elegant and sophisticated designs

Love all the designs and would wear just about all the pieces. I already got the yarn and started on the "cover" project. I like the idea that the designs look very sophisticated but the patterns themselves are quite simple. I would definitely recommend this book. It's beautiful!

WOW!!!

I love this beautiful book. The patterns are original and interesting. Unusual textures are created by the mixing of yarns and stitches. I can't wait to begin my first project from the book, "fallen leaves", for my daughter.

beautiful patterns, beautiful book

It's kind of interesting to see the divergence of reviews here. I think I have an idea why-- this is not your grandmother's knitting book! Instead, the designs here are modern, sophisticated, wearable works of, okay, I'll say it-- ART. The photographs are gorgeous, I immediately saw a multitude of things I'd love to make and wear. I've already started the feminine, delicate shawl, ("Fisherman's Net"), which, if I do say so myself, is turning out beautifully, and plan to move onto the very cool scarf entitled "Hazy Moon" next. The patterns are clear and well-detailed, the yarns chosen unique and interesting, and the overall feel of the book is thoughtful and inspired. I'm so pleased to have discovered this book and this designer. Highly recommended.

Japanese aesthetic = beautiful, unique handknits

Fascinated with learning new techniques? The Japanese handknit aesthetic comes clearly through the pages of this book. The sweater on the front cover is waiting for me to clear up my Christmas knitting so I can knit myself this beautiful pattern. There are at least 6 patterns I want to book. Some feature asymetrical designs that are so popular and youthful among hip clothing manufacturers like Free People. If you are looking for something different with clear pattern instructions, this could become one of your all time favorite pattern books.