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Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes | 
 enlarge | Author: Vicki Square
Publisher: Interweave Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 8318
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1931499896
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432041
EAN: 9781931499897
ASIN: 1931499896
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
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Product Description
From casual to formal, the kimono shape has endured for centuries as an internationally recognized icon of Japanese life and culture. With 18 original designs, each a knitted interpretation of a traditional kimono style, this handbook makes knitting homemade kimonos deceptively easy. Projects are based on rectangular forms that require very little shaping, and are ideal first-garment projects for knitters wanting to venture beyond scarves. Clever details in stitch patterns and edgings, such as the use of silk, linen, and bamboo yarns, add sophistication and elegance to even the simplest designs. The flattering drape and luxurious style of the kimono will appeal to veteran and beginning knitters alike.
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 Knit Kimono May 14, 2008
This book shows all the details and history of the kimono. It also has a section to create your own kimono with the yarn you wish to use. The pictures show fronts and backs, the instructions are specific.
 Great knitting book May 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a really good knitting book, but I am a beginner and I get a little overwhelmed. A couple of the patterns look pretty simple so I am going to give them a try. It is a book that makes you want to expand your skills so you can make these gorgeous kimonos!
A Pleasant Challenge April 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've tried three of the patterns in this book. They are all fun. The author is telling the truth, when she said that "if you can knit a square you can knit a kimono. The squares are either separate pieces or knitted as as one piece. I favorite pattern was the iki. It looks complicated but if you follow the directions it comes out fine. There are three more patterns I want to try later on. I usually don't knit clothes. I prefer Afghans and scarves, which might be why I had no trouble knitting theses patterns.
As for the expensive yarns, the author uses, buy what you can afford. I've knitted since I was 13. I've used Red Heart yarn to knit Bernat and Columbia Minerva patterns. These days I use mainly Caron, because I like the bright colors. The weight of the yarn is important not the brand name
 Lot of Yarn Needed for These Babies April 9, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While I love the projects in this book, they require a LOT of yarn. If you use the yarn recommended in the book, you're going to have a LOT invested in one garment.
I'm using the book to modify some of the designs for machine knitting. That's the only way I'd ever make it through some of these projects.
Create a Kimono Wardrobe March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There's a design and style for everyone!
I'm relatively new to knitting (2 yrs) and I'm on my third kimono. The Dofuku is a good one to start off with and very easy - remember, we're knitting squares. I then went on to make the Noragi with the recommended yarn and again, it was easy although it took time. I'm now making the Katsuri Sodenashi with indigo and white yarn. They're great one-of-a-kind wardrobe pieces and are becoming my basic staples. I think some of the patterns are definitely not for beginners like me but boy, it would be the ultimate to be able to make and wear the Medallions kimono!
I highly recommend this book for its history and pattern adaptations for everyday wear, for the office and after hours. And, you're wearing art.
Get the book!
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