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A kimono looks an intricate garment with all its folds and extravagant sleeves but Vicki Square reveals that it is, in fact, just a series of rectangles sewn together. So, if you can knit a scarf, you can knit a kimono and there is a wider variety of styles than you might think. The book begins with a fascinating introduction to this classic Japanese garment, delving into its history, the range of shapes, the anatomy of the kimono and its significance. An inspirational chapter shows how you can easily design your own kimono, showing how to choose yarn and how the rectangular pieces fit together. There are 18 projects that illustrate the different looks a kimono can have; long or short, with sleeves or without, casual or opulent, deep or cuffed sleeves. This creates a choice of knit from a smart everyday cardigan to a signature piece such as the uchikake with the traditional stylised wave pattern and curved sleeves. The kimonos are worked in many interesting stitches that give the pieces texture and interest that is shown off to the full in the large rectangular panels. There are lattice stitches, crossover stitches, medallion motifs, fan stitches and herringbone stitches worked in a fabulous selection of yarn fibres that tie up very well with the kimono theme. --Knit Today, March 08
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From casual to formal, the kimono shape has endured for centuries as a staple form of dress for peasantry and nobility alike. The classic boxy shape is recognized worldwide as an icon of Japanese life and culture, and is used as a canvas for colour, pattern and design. For each kimono in this collection, Vicki Square has created a knitted interpretation of a style or feature of traditional kimono. The styles and shapes of the garments run the gamut from short to long, rectangular sleeves to shaped, straight or overlapping front opening, with sleeves or without, casual to dressy. The knitted fabric matches traditional kimono design as much as possible - yarns composed of natural fibers (silk, cotton, linen, bamboo and wool) and stitch patterns that drape and move much as their woven counterparts. Although the projects may look difficult, they are based on simple rectangular shapes that require very little shaping on the knitter's part. These are ideal first garment projects for knitters wanting to venture beyond scarves and are also ideal projects for experienced knitters wanting classic, wearable garments.
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