👘 Knit Kimono Too: Easy Patterns for Stylish Layering and Versatile Mix-and-Match Review

I have LOTS of books on knitting and most of them have a really great sweater or two, but in this book they are all just gorgeous designs - a real feast 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…

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, as in the author's previous book "Knitting Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes", presents a diverse collection of beautiful patterns for knitting . 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…