{"product_id":"9784805314531","title":"Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible","description":"Author: Hitomi Shida\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805314531\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003ci\u003eJapanese Knitting Stitch Bible,\u003c\/i\u003e knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite 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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement, and round yokes among other things. Knitting projects include: a classic hat made using large pattern, an elegant scarf in lacy patterns, the ever-popular fingerless mittens, thick socks that can be made using various patterns, a feminine collar using round stitching, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters and beginners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gayle Roehm's translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida's second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now\u0026amp;nbsp; we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system... think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida's stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex.'\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net\/20180223\/2e\/a3\/94\/3f\/e7b21ef67d4858aa4ceb0cb2\/Vogue_Knitting_review_of_Japanese_Knitting_Stitch_Bible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVogue Knitting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eThis is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing... Designers and confident knitters alike will enjoy using this book, whether to find the perfect stitch for a small detail or decorative touch for a garment, or to choose an all-over pattern for a sweater (or to combine as many as you can for a show-stopping blanket!).\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/2wc10mxwrsau62x\/The%20Knitter%20review%20JKSB.pdf?dl=0\" style=\"background-color: rgb(246, 246, 246);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Knitter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eRoehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan's best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort.' \u003ci\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eA remarkable book...This makes me want to quit my job and knit! [...] I cannot give a big enough thumbs up to this book!\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitcircus.com\/blogs\/knitcircus-yarns\/knitcircus-podcast-112\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnitCircus.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (as featured on their podcast)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eAn\u0026amp;nbsp;exquisite book full of new stitches with spectacular results.\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e -\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003eStudio Knit blog (Gift Guide)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e...here's the briefest book review ever: wow....The results are worth the effort. The patterns are works of art in themselves.\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e -\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003eTheTwistedYarn.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e...now there's a resource in English that is a 'must have' for your knitting library.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJapanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;by Hitomi Shida, translated with an introduction by Gayle Roehm is that book...I give this book 5 stars\u0026amp;nbsp;for being stunning, useful, and inspiring.\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003e- Sheep to Shawl blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e...every time I turned the page, there was fresh inspiration and utterly stunning designs.\u003cb\u003e'\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e- KnittedBliss.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eThis book is on fire - number 1 in knitting! Such imaginative stitch motifs.\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e-\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.masondixonknitting.com%20ew-noteworthy-books-october\/\"\u003eMason-Dixon Knitting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eA feast for the eyes, and perhaps the hands.'\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688063455390,"sku":"ADS-9784805314531","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805314531.jpg?v=1775631683","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805314531","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}