Best-selling author Vicki Square returns with a brand new collection of 20 kimono and Asian-inspired tops, tunics, and vests, blending traditional inspiration with projects that contemporary knitters can't resist. Knit Kimono Too focuses on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs, in addition to innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever knitting techniques.
Vicki also demonstrates the special techniques and stitches that make these garments so elegantly wearable on the instructional DVD, including two-color slip stitch, surface embroidery, two-hand stranded colorwork, garter-stitch shortrows, attaching knitted cord, making origami folds, double knitting, and more.
Table of Contents
Color + Kimono
A Brief Kimono History
Roiyaru Fusuma Karaginu
Shimofuri Chairo Ke-Bura
Tsui-Do Hanten
Go-Hitoe
Ao
Inperiaru Murasaki
Nagai Uwagi
Nishiki
Re-Su Katabira
Asian Asymmetry
Suo Amanuno
Keshi Murasaki
Mijikui Dofuku
Murasaki Akai
Re-Su Yukata
Tokai Tomoshibi
Shiro Shiriku
Shiriku Tsui-Do
Kumo
Under Kosode Shell
Glossary
Abbreviations
Sources for Supplies
Index
Vicki Square is the author of Knit Kimono, Knit Kimono Too, Folk Bags, Folk Hats, and the best-selling The Knitter’s Companion. She is also a contributor to Lace Style, Simple Style, and Knitting Green. Vicki regularly designs knitted pieces from elegant basics to unique art to wear. Her artistry in color and aesthetic are stated boldly through her engineering of unusually shaped garments and accessories. Magazines such as Interweave Knits, Knitter’s and Spin-Off have featured her work, and she has won awards for her innovative designs. Vicki has been designing and teaching knitting for more than twenty years, and cross-trains her creative passions with drawing, painting, and mixed media pursuits. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Item #: 10KN11
ISBN: 9781596682399
144 Pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 9 Inches
Project Count: 20
This is a wonderful knitting book with beautiful designs. The pictures are great and the instructions seem clearly written. There is a beautifully done DVD explaining Vicki's techniques that is just an added plus!
Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer
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Best-selling author and knitwear designer Vicki Square returns with more than 20 brand-new Asian-inspired designs that flatter all body types. The special techniques and stitches that make these garments so elegantly wearable are demonstrated on the included DVD.
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