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knitted socks east & west 30 designs inspired by japanese stitch patterns
in knitted sockseast and west author judy sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse strict format . in this her first book she recounts how she came to study hundreds of exquisite japanese stitch patters and then apply her new knowledge to the sock designs showcased here . br whether short or long fine or bulky simple or complex each of the 30 designs in knitted sockseast and west is named afer an intriguing aspect of japanese culture . for example the leg of the origami crew socks appears to fold in and out ; the sumo slipper socks are named after the heavy organic movement of the cables in their thick yarn ; and the ikebana knee socks highlight a textural floral design . step by step text and easy to read charts are included for each design along with illustrated directions for the japanese stitchwork introduced in the projects . br
paperback stewart tabori & chang 2009 isbn13 9781584797999 isbn10 1584797991
abridged n isbn 13 9781584797999 number in series 1 number of pages 144 publisher harry n abrams inc release date 62135769600000