30 Designs Inspired by Japanese Stitch Patterns
by Judy Sumner
$22.49 CDN
$22.45 US
144 pages, softcover
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Category: knitting books
In the Author's Words.....
"I would like to invite you to join me in my travels through these amazing techniques and the Japanese culture, and I hope you find inspiration to push your knitting knowledge by learning new stitches - such as the pkok, the twist/slip, the three-stitch life, and the wonderfully simple, yet elegant wrap. I have attempted to provide something for everyone - from simple to complex, from short to long, from fine to bulky, and from standard to very unusual. Whether you want elegant lace stockings to wear while lounging or thick socks for your hiking boots, I hope you find what you are looking for."(pg 9)
From the Distributor
"In Knitted Socks East and West, author Judy Sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku: both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse, strict format. In this, her first book, she recounts how she came to study hundreds of exquisite Japanese stitch patterns and then apply her new knowledge to the sock designs showcased here.
Whether short or long, fine or bulky, simple or complex, each of the 30 designs in Knitted Socks East and West is named afer an intriguing aspect of Japanese culture. For example, the leg of the Origami crew socks appears to fold in and out; the Sumo slipper socks are named after the heavy, organic movement of the cables in their thick yarn; and the Ikebana knee socks highlight a textural floral design. Step-by-step text and easy-to-read charts are included for each design, along with illustrated directions for the Japanese stitchwork introduced in the projects."
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