Japanese Inspired Knits

Inspired by the seasonal festivals and traditions of Japan, Marianne Isager blends traditional Scandinavian knitting with a distinctive Japanese influence in Japanese Inspired Knits. Explore beautiful design elements steeped in folk customs with these patterns created especially for women. True to the Japanese ideals of high-quality design and materials, Marianne presents 12 sweaters oriented around the months of the year. In addition to standard knit and purl combinations, patterns feature double knitting, shadow knitting, lace, cables, entrelac, intarsia, and stranded two-color knitting. Techniques are described in detail with clear text and illustrations. Also included are Japanese ideographs that relate to themes that inspired the projects, plus lush photography of Japan.