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 enlarge | Author: Vicki Square
Publisher: Interweave Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 9427
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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 Before you buy the yarn, read this review! June 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I rate the book high because of the ideas. Now that I have tried to do a few, I would give it 3 stars, but the system won't let me edit that.
I knit by hand and with machines. This book is easily adapted to machine knitting. The author provides a basic platform from which to create. I would say that the projects rank on the level with knitting an afghan, so if a person is not up to that level, best start elsewhere. The knitting itself is quite easy on most all patterns. BUT, I am on my third pattern and had to rip everything out and do my own design.
The problem is that if you are not using her yarn, the gauge is a nightmare. If you want the kimono to fit, you have to do some serious gauge knitting. I always knit to gauge, so have to say that has been a problem for me. I ended up just using her ideas and designing my own. It was easier for me (an advanced knitter) than fooling around with her gauge.
I'd like to read reviews from people who have actually done some of these patterns rather than ones who are raving about the beautiful ideas and pictures! Might have a different opinion. And, after investing a ton of money to make one.
 Knit Komono. 18 designs with Simple Shapes June 8, 2008
I am impressed with this knitting book for two reasons... It is beautifully presented for a knitting book and most of the patterns I am able to adjust easily to my own homespun wool.
It is a book I leave on the coffee table for anyone to browse through.
 If you have a lot of money for yarn, go for it May 25, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
The kimonos are lovely. The patterns are very helpful- and if you are an experienced knitter you will be able to figure out how to substitute yarns. If you plan on using the yarns the author did, however, you should expect that some of these projects are going to get very expensive. I spoke with a lady who does museum archival knitting, and she said to substitute yarns one should match the gauge, not just the yarn weight. I think this book would have been improved by giving information about less expensive yarns.
Best new knitting book for advanced knitters in decades! May 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Once you have knitted blankets, sweaters, Irish cable knit sweaters, fair isle and lace and intarsia, it seems like there are no more fun projuects to do. But this book is FULL of gorgeous knitted kimonos that are extremely well designed and it's the best NEW knitting book I have bought in DECADES !! DECADES !!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Knit Kimono May 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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