Alpert, Tanya.
Summary: Presents 25 simple, modern garments and accessories inspired by Japanese design, featuring innovative elements and beautiful fibers. Alpert introduces each pattern by explaining the inspiration behind it and how she incorporated it into her design. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this beautiful book also includes an appendix of essential techniques.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watson-Guptill 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 ALPHayashi, Kotomi
Summary: "Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designs--specifically for those who have never tried Japanese-style knitting before. These include re-imagined modern variations on traditional stitches as well as Hayashi's own innovative inventions, which incorporate influences from her travels all around the world."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Hatta, Yoko
Summary: This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta—the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries—more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com. Hatta is one of several Japanese knitters whose patterns and designs have sparked an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 HATIbuki, Hiroko
Summary: Sweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques. This collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favourite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make the perfect gift for newborns, grandchildren and animal lovers alike. While some fit in the palm of your hand, the largest is the huggable size...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.432 IBUShida, Hitomi
Summary: In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Publishing 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Two old ladies who spend their days scavenging the local trashpiles, find a mysterious little girl in their home, knitting a sweater which will promptly be unraveled the moment it's done and knitted again-and again.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Koch Entertainment 2007