Description
Book SynopsisFingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years—with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.
From the editors of Nihon Vogue—the Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designers—
Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated take on a favorite cool weather accessory with classic patterns like Fair Isle, Aran, cables and knit-and-purl, all knitted using Japanese charts and techniques.
Among the 21 patterns in this book you'll find:
- Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffs
- A pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmers
- Cozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffs
- Elegant beaded mohair cuffs
- And more!
The colorful patterns and classy neutrals offer something for every personal style and level of coziness. A few basic lessons—aimed at those who already have some knitting experience—and a step-by-step guide to the Japanese knitting symbols help simplify the process.
Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves brings knitters everywhere a step closer to Japan's much-loved styles and techniques. Once you get started, making these beauties will be as addicting as wearing them!
Trade Review"Profusely illustrated, ably translated into English by Cassandra Harada, and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation,
Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves is a unique and extraordinary addition to any personal, professional, or community library needlecraft instructional reference collection."
-- Midwest Book Review"…Each pattern has a clear and colorful photo that can be used as a reference along with pattern notes, size and instruction diagrams, and a stitch chart. The patterns are current and will inspire you to come up with your own color schemes."
-- Pausitive Living blog"This book is jam packed full of knitting patterns that are just challenging enough to keep things interesting, but small enough to use up left over yarn ends. Perfect for crafting from your stash. If you enjoy knitting you are going to love the patterns in this book."
--My Poppet Makes blog
