280 Japanese Lace Stitches

“A delightful resource for knitters who want to explore the elegance and versatility of lace knitting. […] Detailed explanations of the Japanese knitting symbols, along with helpful introductions and insights from a Japanese knitting expert, make even intricate lace accessible. The handy index, which organizes patterns by steps and stitch count, adds convenience for planning projects based on desired complexity, making this a versatile and inspiring tool for knitters of all skill levels.” —Interweave “3 Can’t Miss Japanese Stich Dictionaries”

Nihon Vogue is one of Japan’s preeminent publishers of books on handicrafts, with a long history and thousands of titles on knitting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, paper crafts, tole painting and more. Publications in English include works by Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto, Reiko Washizawa, Shizuko Kuroha, Yoko Saito and other internationally recognized designers.

Gayle Roehm lived in Japan and studied the language for many years, and has knit from Japanese patterns for most of her knitting career. Gayle teaches at knitting gatherings around the country and occasionally publishes her own designs. In addition to other knitting guides and dictionaries, she is the translator of the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches, both by Hitomi Shida.