Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more…A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams

She has lived in Japan, studied the language for many years, and has knit from Japanese patterns for most of her knitting career. . She has been teaching, designing and writing books for over 20 years, and her work already enjoys a worldwide following among Japanese knitting fans. Gayle teaches at knitting gatherings around the country and occasionally publishes her own designs. Gayle Roehm now devotes herself to fiber ar

"Shida's original designs and variations on classic stitches fill out this book, intended for tyro and veteran knitters alike, illustrated with detailed, step-by-step diagrams." —Publishers Weekly