Japanese Wonder Knitting. Nihon Vogue

      

      JAPANESE

      Wonder Knitting

      Timeless Stitches for Beautiful Bags, Hats, Blankets and More

      NIHON VOGUE

      Contents

       Bubble Stitch

       Point Lesson

       A. Hot Water Bottle Cover

       B. Tea Cozy

       Herringbone Stitch

       Point Lesson

       C. Hat with a Folded Brim

       D. Clutch Bag

       Cockleshell Stitch

       Point Lesson

       E. Short Cowl

       F. Detachable Collar

       Linen Stitch

       Point Lesson

       G. One Handle Bag

       H. Long Cowl

       Elongated Woven Cable Stitch

       Point Lesson

       I. Long Scarf

       J. Headband

       Smocking Stitch

       Point Lesson

       K. Handbag

       L. Smocked Skirt

       Leaf Stitch

       Point Lesson

       M. Fingerless Gloves or Hand Warmers

       N. Knitted Hat

       Elongated Loop Cross Stitch

       Point Lesson

       O. Wide Cowl

       P. Blanket

       Entrelac

       Point Lesson

       Q. Triangular Shawl

       Mitered Squares (Domino Knitting)

       Point Lesson

       R. Lap Blanket

       Two-Color Daisy Stitch

       Point Lesson

       S. Headband

       T. Small Pouch

       Little Cockleshell Stitch

       Point Lesson

       U. Scarf with Button

       Pleated Garter Stitch

       Point Lesson

       V. Ankle Warmers

       Double-Knitting

       Point Lesson

       W. Two-Color Blanket

       The yarns used in this book

       Instructions

       Guide to Basic Techniques

      Introduction

      Welcome to Japanese Wonder Knitting! Whether you’re a new-ish knitter or an expert, you’ll find in this book a range of techniques to play with, and some fun small projects for practice. The book was originally published in Japan, so you’ll see that instructions and patterns use a lot of graphics and illustrations, with less text than you may be used to.

       Before you begin:

      Please be sure to read through this introduction before you start! There’s important information here. Take the time to read through your selected pattern, too; lots of details can be found among the schematics.

      The book has three sections:

      • Fourteen varied knitting techniques, introduced with photo tutorials, symbol charts and “Point Lessons.”

      • Patterns for small items using these techniques; there’s at least one project per technique.

      • Knitting basics in a section at the back. If you are unfamiliar with Japanese knitting symbols, start here. This is also where you’ll find the abbreviations used throughout (p. 51). In addition, there are a few basic crochet stitches used in the finishing of some of these projects.

      Point Lessons

      The Point Lessons are key to working the stitch patterns. The photos and written steps will guide you through the symbols and the chart, and answer questions that you may have. Work the stitch pattern as described in the Point Lesson before beginning a project.

      Knitting Patterns

      You’ll see at a glance that these patterns look different from those you’re used to. They have more pictures and fewer words. It’s a logical, concise way to present a lot of information. The items in this book aren’t technically difficult to knit; the challenge is in getting used to