5.0 out of 5 stars It’s brilliant—the best knitting book I own.

M.M. · 7 May 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars interesting book to learn from

K.R. · 27 May 2023

The Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida is a treasure trove of exquisite knitting designs and patterns. With 260 intricate and beautiful designs, this book is a must-have for any knitting enthusiast looking to explore the art of Japanese knitting.Hitomi Shida's attention to detail and creativity shine through in each pattern. From delicate lace motifs to intricate cables and textured stitches, the variety of designs offers endless possibilities for creating unique and stunning knitted pieces.The clear and concise instructions, accompanied by charts and diagrams, make it easy to follow along and understand the techniques involved. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this book provides a wealth of inspiration and guidance.The high-quality production of the book, with its sturdy binding and beautiful photography, adds to the overall experience. It's not just a practical guide but also a visually appealing addition to your knitting library.The Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible is a true gem for anyone passionate about knitting and eager to expand their skills. Explore the rich world of Japanese knitting and let your creativity soar with the help of Hitomi Shida's exquisite designs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly beautiful

g. · 18 January 2025

I can't wait to challenge myself with these. They are all so pretty. Very clear instructions

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite stitch patterns

A. · 13 October 2024

Had my eye on this book for a while. Wish I had ordered it when I first spotted it.Such beautiful intricate stitch patterns and so many of them!Definitely not for the beginnerThe only flaw is that the grid patterns are very small. I can see that I will have to photocopy them and enlarge them to use them but it would be worth it.Worth every penny!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous

r. · 22 October 2024

Love all the patterns

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring

N. · 29 September 2018

This is such a great book if you like complex, thoughtful knitting. There are so many different stitch patterns, and some ideas about how to use them. Total delight and I'm now surrounded by samples. My only reservation is the size of some of the symbols - even with my glasses on I'm struggling to tell the difference between some variations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite is truly the right adjective!

K. · 8 July 2018

This is not a pattern book, although it does have a few basic patterns at the back. Its mainly a stitch dictionary of japanese pattern repeats. These seem to exemplify very fine textured designs with a mix of lace, small cables and crossed stitches, and small bobbles. If you like your knits textured, and want something for a fine gauge luxury knit or for a light summer top, then these are perfect. You do need to be comfortable using charts, this isnt a book for beginners, or those starting to improve. However, if you are at the stage of pushing your boundaries beyond the basics, and are confident enough to swop out one pattern repeat for another, then this is a great addition to any library. Whilst the full patterns are simple, there are a lot of free or very cheap pdf patterns of japanese knits online if you want a different style of jumper etc, but want something similar to be able to envisage the end result fairly easily. Etsy or Pinterest are the best for this sort of thing. Really happy with the book, now off to decide which ine ti use in my next project...

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book

C.s. · 3 December 2024

Easy to follow charts super photography. I recommend this book not for beginners however why not dive in at the deep end and learn from the best first as last !!!!!

Fantastic collection of stitches!

K. · 1 October 2024

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I picked up this book as it had been recommended by multiple people. Came in flawless condition, and was far more impressive than I was expecting.The sheer amount of beautiful stitches in this book exceeded what I was prepared to get.It will easily keep me busy and make my projects more intricate and interesting.Highly recommend this!

Amazing design

k. · 3 February 2019

Amazing book...though not for beginners. The designs are amazing..go for a hard copy..

Taking your knitting to new heights

P. · 11 January 2018

A serious knitter's dream come true! The patterns in this book are outstanding - very intricate and detailed. All of the stitches are shown in charts, so you must be familiar with knitting from charts. There are many stitch combinations that I have never seen before, and I've been knitting for more than 50 years. The patterns are challenging and exciting to knit. I love this book!

Super indico

C.C. · 23 May 2025

Chegou antes do prazo, e é de ótima qualidade!

Mükemmel!

E.G. · 29 December 2023

Uzun zamandır örgü örerim ama çoğu tekniğe aşina değilim. Bu kitapta anlatımlar şablon şeklinde verilmiş fakat şablondaki semboller için kitapta açıklamalar da mevcut. Takıldığım sembolleri internetten araştırıp buluyorum,böylece bütün motifleri yapabiliyorum. Motiflerden kombin yapıp kazaklar tasarlanabilir hatta aklınıza gelebilecek her türlü örgü yapılabilir. Tek kelimeyse şahane!! ❤️