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Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix Match and Layer Original Edition
Author(s): Vicki Square (Author)
- Publisher: Interweave
- Publication Date: 16 Nov. 2010
- Edition: Original
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1596682396
- ISBN-13: 9781596682399
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
To quote the author, this book is “For all who knit for beauty, and for those who appreciate it.” It’s a lovely sentiment that rings true as you turn the pages. A follow-up to 1997’s Knit Kimono, it again includes designs inspired by Japanese traditions. The lovely shapes, textures and finishes are positively stunning, creating some very wearable designs that are bound to inspire you. The book comes with an hour-long instructional DVD.-Knit Today
About the Author
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.
