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Small Knits: Casual & Chic Japanese Style Accessories

(19 Projects + variations)

Yoko Hatta author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Published:10th Aug '21

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A modern Japanese take on classic knitted accessories.

With a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures, Small Knits brings to life a collection of stylish necessities for warmth and fashion. From selbu mittens to unisex hats and neckwarmers—these pieces work for just about any mood, recipient and wardrobe.

In this book, you'll find instructions and photos for 19 charming projects, plus variations, including:

  • Elegant Nordic mittens, handwarmers and a beret
  • Stylish neckwarmers in houndstooth and argyle patterns
  • An eyecatching Fair Isle hat and handwarmers
  • Comfy, durable socks in herringbone and other classic stitches
  • A delicate, lacy shawl
  • And much more!

Instructions, diagrams and Japanese-style knitting charts take you through each project from start to finish. A section on technique shows how to execute the stitches used in this book. These projects are fun and rewarding for experienced knitters who've enjoyed a taste of the Japanese knitting style or would like to give it a try.

"Exceptionally well organized and presented, Small Knits: Casual & Chic Japanese Style Accessorieswill prove to be an extraordinary and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, and community library needlecraft instructional reference collections." —Midwest Book Review
"The patterns are stylish, sophisticated and cool. They are accessories that transcend different styles, equally at home with cottagecore or preppy looks. This collection of 19 patterns has lots of beautiful colorwork, and the patterns are knit in mostly DK- and fingering-weight yarns. The patterns are written with a chart as their core. Just the basics are in the written part of the pattern, the majority of the directions you'll find via the charts. They can look intimidating at first, but they are genius once you work your way through." —Knitty.com
"The extra bit of written instruction makes these patterns a nice way to try Japanese knitting patterns with a bit more hand-holding than you would usually get, so if you like these classic designs and want to give Japanese style knitting patterns a try, this would be a good book to check out." —CraftGossip.com (Knitting)

ISBN: 9780804854108

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

80 pages