ISBN |
9780804854047 (paperback) |
Title |
280 Japanese lace stitches : a dictionary of beautiful openwork patterns / by the editors of Nihon Vogue ; introduction by Gayle Roehm ; translated from Japanese by Gayle Roehm. |
Published |
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2021] |
©2021 |
Description |
152 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm. |
Notes |
Compiles patterns originally published in several of Japanese-language works, the primary work identified in the introduction as: 280 openwork patterns (original Japanese title: Zoho kaitei ban sukashi moyou 280). |
Contents |
Introduction -- Sample projects. Rectangular shawl in leaf pattern ; Long cowl in wave pattern ; Triangular striped shawl ; Shawl in diagonal pattern ; Handwarmers with circle pattern ; Short cowl ; Hat ; Headband ; Silk and cotton arm covers ; Stripe-textured shawl ; Triangular mohair shawl ; Reading and using the stitch charts -- Flower stitch patterns -- Leaf stitch patterns -- Geometric forms -- Lines and linear patterns -- Waves and zigzags -- Combinations -- Patterns for the projects. Rectangular shawl in leaf pattern ; Long cowl in wave pattern ; Triangular striped shawl ; Shawl in diagonal pattern ; Handwarmers with circle pattern ; Short cowl ; Triangular mohair shawl ; Hat ; Headband ; Silk and cotton arm covers ; Stripe-textured shawl -- How to work the stitch symbols -- Yarns used in this book. |
Summary |
"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 favourites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-colour photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style."-- Amazon.com. |
Subjects |
Knitted lace -- Patterns |
Knitted lace -- Japan |
Genre |
Patterns (Instructional works) |
Instructional and educational works |
Other Names |
Roehm, Gayle translator, writer of introduction. |
Added Corporate Names |
Nihon Vōgusha |
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