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Tag Archives: Japanese Knitting
Japanese Crochet: Flowers for Spring
My mom gave me a fantastic Japanese knit and crochet book this past Christmas. Titled, “Warm, Handknitted Mufflers, Snoods, Hats, etc.”, the book has a wonderful collection of knit and crochet patterns for simple yet fun accessories. One of my … Continue reading
Salvaging a Japanese Knit Shawl
I admit that I’m not much of a lace knitter. I get the concept and love the finished look, but it’s what happens in between that often leads to frustration, frogging and general unhappiness. A while back, I fell in … Continue reading
Japanese Knitting Books and Resources
Japanese knitting seems to be quite popular these days. The designs are unique and have simple silhouettes but challenging and complicated stitch patterns. I learned to knit using Japanese books, so following the charts and symbols are not all that … Continue reading
