Japanese knitting

Step-by-step tutorial for beginners and more advanced knitters about a way to read and follow Japanese knitting patterns.

I am slightly obsessed with Japanese knitting books. I’ve used one before to knit a Lopi sweater. And recently I purchased two more from Etsy. So I figured, why not share some of my obsession…

Buy a cheap copy of 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The... book by Hitomi Shida. 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida Translated by Gayle Roehm available October 10, 2017 (but pre-order now from Amazon for $11.56) This is a beautiful collection with some lesser well-known stitches. While there are quite a few that I recognize from other books, a lot seem new and if you aren’t as much of a …

Every single non-Japanese person I have met who has traveled to Japan, knitters and non-knitters alike, has told me that Japan is a must-see. That there are things that you will see in Japan that you simply cannot see anywhere else. It seems that this statement also applies to knitting. The shapes, styles and stitch patterns of Japanese knit garments have a style unique in their own right. I have not yet traveled to Japan (but it’s on my list…

Four years ago I didn’t know anything about knitting. I can say that knitting choose me.

Posts about Japanese knitting patterns written by textileshedcollective

+ ITEM DESCRIPTION + Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Shogakkan (2021) by Saichika Language: Japanese Book Weight: 400 Grams The book introduces 19 knitting ladies clothes and goods with nice diagram illustrations. + Sweaters, Vests, Jackets, Caps, and Bags. SHIPPING INFORMATION All items will be shipped by registered method with a tracking number so your item will not get lost during this confusing time. Registered mail fee is already included in the basic postage. The combined shipping cost…

Heaps of inspiration for the marvelous maker's autumn to come.

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible