Knit Kimonos: Easy Layering and Mixing Designs for Fashionable Outfits Review

I have LOTS of knitting books and most have a really great sweater or two but in this book they are all confusing Off designs are a real treat for the eyes. The patterns are simple, clear and very elegant and can be worn by anyone of any age and body type. A real bonus for this book is the DVD where the author shows how to use different stitch patterns and embellishment techniques for most designs. This DVD is the best I've seen with really well photographed and recorded video demonstrations…

Vicki Square has done it again with Knit Kimono Too. A great book for any knitter. The book begins with a brief history of the kimono, followed by beautiful drawings of the costumes. The patterns included in this collection are beautiful and there are so many that I will be happy to link to them. It's hard to pick my favorites, but I'll try. Roiyaru Fusuma Karaginu is elegant and a short jacket that can be used for both work and sleep. It's knitted with DK yarn and measures just 44 1/2 inches…

KNIT KIMONO ALSO, like the author's previous book Knitting a Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes, presents a diverse collection of beautiful knitting patterns. Kimono. The patterns are carefully crafted: asymmetrical necklines are flat (re-su yugata), traditional front openings hang straight (tsui-do hanten), and trendy jagged edges form controlled V-necklines (nishiki) or slightly irregular curves (keshi murasaki). There is a brief and interesting historical discussion of the Japanese…