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Book SynopsisAt last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting. Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches The perfect book for needlework enthusiasts who want to try the unique Japanese style of knitting!Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designsspecifically 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. These beautiful stitch patterns, influenced by knitting styles from around the world, include:Delightful reversible patt
Trade Review"Knitters drawn to blends of color and texture will enjoy the new horizons opened by Hayashi's stitch patterns. Those who specialize or create works using the brioche technique will be drawn to this title too." --
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