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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
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From the bestselling author of Knit Kimono comes a brand new collection of kimono and Asian-inspired tops with simple shapes and unique details. In more than 20 new designs, Vicki Square has created a pattern collection of kimonos and other Asian-inspired tops, tunics, and vests, blending traditional inspiration with projects that contemporary knitters can’t resist. You’ll love the stunning look of each kimono design and relish in the easy-to-follow instructions for shaping and construction.
Knit Kimono Too focuses on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs. Vicki also offers innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever knitting techniques. Each project—from vests, coats, lightweight shells, and short-sleeve tops to a wide assortment of kimono jackets featuring various weights of yarn—is shown off in clear photography and step-by-step instructions. On the included instructional DVD, Vicki also demonstrates the special techniques and stitches that make these garments so elegantly wearable, including two-color slip stitch, surface embroidery, two-hand stranded colorwork, garter-stitch shortrows, attaching knitted cord, making origami folds, double knitting, and more.
Knit Kimono Too focuses on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs. Vicki also offers innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever knitting techniques. Each project—from vests, coats, lightweight shells, and short-sleeve tops to a wide assortment of kimono jackets featuring various weights of yarn—is shown off in clear photography and step-by-step instructions. On the included instructional DVD, Vicki also demonstrates the special techniques and stitches that make these garments so elegantly wearable, including two-color slip stitch, surface embroidery, two-hand stranded colorwork, garter-stitch shortrows, attaching knitted cord, making origami folds, double knitting, and more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Kimonos Again,
By Sharon in Surrey (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer (Paperback)
Knit Kimono Too is a great book for the beginner or intermediate knitter who wants to knit something simple & beautiful. This book has tops with an Oriental flavor as well as Kimono inspired outer wear in finer yarns than those in the first book, Knit Kimonos. I love both books but will be knitting the jacket on the front as well as the 'bathrobe' kimono inside Knit Kimono Too.
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Truly Beautiful Kimono-Sweaters,
By SusannahReads (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer (Paperback)
I bought this book on impulse because I loved the kimono on the cover, then kicked myself for having bought it virtually sight unseen. However, I lucked out: when it arrived, I discovered that it's quite a find!Beginning with a brief, interesting history of the kimono, Vicki launches almost immediately into patterns for a dozen or so truly beautiful, elegant kimonos, a half-dozen shell tops, one gorgeous matching set - and last but certainly not least, a winter coat kimono pattern that would look smashing in any setting. In fact, all the patterns have an elegant, timeless look to them; and at least one, as she says, "...warrants couture designation." I'm hard to please; a book might have twenty patterns and if I'm lucky, I might find two or three that I like and want to knit. This time, probably three-quarters of the patterns were of the "I must make this!" variety. The photography throughout the book is excellent: the kimonos are pictured from the front, back and in closeup pattern shots, which not all knitting books bother to do. The schematics are clear and easy to read. Charts, where used, are likewise easy to follow. At first, though, I was a little intimidated by some of the designs; they look as though they'd be difficult to knit. But Vicki has solved that problem too. In the CD which comes with the book (inside back cover), Vicki illustrates each of the various stitches and techniques used in her designs. Not so difficult after all! This woman is an excellent teacher who speaks slowly and clearly and is easy to understand. She shows samples of the pieces she's explaining at different stages of completion so that we can see clearly what she's talking about. The videographer, too, has done a fine job of recording the demonstrations, with lots of extreme closeups so that we can see exactly what she's doing at any given point. "Knit Kimono Too" is simply a treasure, sitting there on my knitting bookshelf inviting me to cast on!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and original,
This review is from: Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer (Paperback)
The patterns are based on traditional Japanese kimono and other clothing designs as well as traditional colours to match the seasons. The instructions are clear with many detailed photos. The author gives yarn weights in addition to the specific yarns used for the models. There is a very brief history of kimono style and colour; just enough to provide context but not taking up a lot of space. One small flaw: there is no difficulty rating on the patterns, but there are items that a beginner could do as well as more involved pieces.
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