Japanese Wonder Knitting. Nihon Vogue

      Let the first of the original stitches (★) drop off LN, but leave the second.

      Purl the second of the original stitches (☆) together with the next stitch on LN (p2tog).

      Purl the last remaining stitch.

      On the third row (RS), insert RN into the next 2 stitches as if to knit 2 together through the back loop (k2togtbl). Bring the yarn through.

      Let the first of the original stitches (▲) drop off LN, but leave the second.

      Repeat steps 6 and 7, leaving the second loop of the k2togtbl on the left needle and working with the next on LN, across the row. End with knit 1 through back loop (k1tbl).

      A

      Hot Water Bottle Cover

      With 4 color stripes

      The colors change every six rows in order to make the bubble stitch pattern pop out visually. The bag opening is knitted in rib stitch to make it easier to insert a hot water bottle.

      Designed by: Naomi Kanno

       Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry

       Instructions ▶ page 52

      B

      Tea Cozy

      With puffy bubbles and a pompom on top

      This hat-like tea cozy is knitted in cool Scandinavian-inspired colors with blue as the accent. Dimensional stitches have great insulating properties. For the pompom on top, it’s best to go big.

      Designed by: Naomi Kanno

       Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry

       Instructions ▶ page 54

      C

      Hat with a Folded Brim

      Highlighting the repeating V-pattern

      A dome-shaped hat that combines two stitches. The main herringbone stitch has been used on the folded back brim as an accent.

      Designed by: Yoko Imamura

       Yarn: Hamanaka Aran Tweed

       Instructions ▶ page 56

      D

      Clutch Bag

      Utilizing the thickness of the knitted fabric

      The dense herringbone stitch is perfect for making bags with precise shapes. This easy clutch bag is made by just folding the square knitted piece into thirds and whip stitching the sides. No lining is required.

      Designed by: Yoko Imamura

       Yarn: Hamanaka Men’s Club Master

       Instructions ▶ page 57

      Cockleshell Stitch

      Fifteen elongated stitches are knitted together all at once to create a scallop-like pattern. Since the knitted fabric becomes naturally wavy, it can be fun to change the colors to emphasize the lines.

      See pages 14 and 15 for projects using this stitch.

      IMPORTANT: For this stitch pattern, notice that row 1 and subsequent odd-numbered rows are WS, and even-numbered rows are RS.

       Point Lesson

      ※ For clarity, a marker is placed before and after the stitches marked with .

      Work as charted to row 10, work the first 7 stitches of row 10, place a marker. Then [k1, yo twice] where you see the .

      Repeat 13 more times (14 stitches in all). Place another marker.

      On row 11, for each , slip the knit stitch purlwise to RN.

      Let the two yarnovers drop off LN to create an elongated stitch.

      Repeat steps 3 and 4 13 more times (14 in all). Slip the last stitch before the marker, then ensure that all elongated stitches are the same height.

      Return the 15 elongated stitches to LN. Insert the RN as shown by the arrow to knit all 5 stitches together.

      Completed cockleshell stitch. 1 stitch remains between markers.

      Continue, following the chart.

      Linen Stitch

      By slipping stitches with the yarn alternately in back and in front, you create a woven texture. Use a needle that is two sizes larger than is specified for the yarn you are using, and block the finished piece properly for the best results.

      See pages 16 and 17 for projects using this stitch.