{"product_id":"9784805314838","title":"250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida","description":"This book contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world—and now the book is now being made available in English for the first time! \u003cp\u003eHitomi Shida's previous work, the \u003ci\u003eJapanese Knitting Stitch Bible\u003c\/i\u003e was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased by thousands of avid knitters who are thrilled to discover a treasure trove of elegant and intricate new patterns. This book was Hitomi Shida's first effort and, like its successor is filled with her highly original and beautiful designs and variations on knitting classics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShida's stitch patterns have become a driving inspiration behind many modern Western knitting designs, and experienced knitters know this. They will purchase this book for the images alone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully presented stitch dictionary you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stitches that are perfect for borders and edgings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beautiful and intricate cable stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elegant popcorn stitches, from refined to bold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Multiple variations on individual patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eVeteran knitting instructor Gayle Roehm guides knitters through the particulars of the patterns and explains how to execute the stitches. Images of completed garments here and there help show the potential of these striking stitch designs.","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053203472624,"sku":"9784805314838","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9784805314838_p0.jpg?v=1763714408","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9784805314838","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}