280 Japanese Lace Stitches - Nihon Vogue
280 Japanese Lace Stitches - Nihon Vogue
280 Japanese Lace Stitches - Nihon Vogue
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By the Editors of
Nihon Vogue
Introduction by
Gayle Roehm
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Contents
Introduction 4
Sample Projects Patterns for the Projects
Rectangular Shawl in Leaf Pattern 6 Rectangular Shawl in Leaf Pattern
Long Cowl in Wave Pattern 7 Long Cowl in Wave Pattern 123
Triangular Striped Shawl 8 Triangular Striped Shawl 124
Shawl in Diagonal Pattern 9 Shawl in Diagonal Pattern 126
Handwarmers with Circle Pattern 10 Handwarmers with Circle Pattern
Short Cowl 11 Short Cowl 128
Hat 12 Triangular Mohair Shawl 129
Headband 12 Hat 130
Silk and Cotton Arm Covers 13 Headband 123
How to Work the Stitch Symbo
Stripe-textured Shawl 14 Silk and Cotton Arm Covers 131
Flower Stitch Patterns 18 133
Triangular Mohair Shawl 15 Stripe-textured Shawl 132
Leaf Stitch
Reading and Patterns 35 Charts 16
Using the Stitch Yarns Used in This Book 151
Geometric Forms 50
Lines and Linear Patterns 74 Note: A table of stitch patterns by
Waves and Zigzags 87 number of
repeats can be found on page 150
Combinations 113
Ready for more beautiful Japanese lace stitches? Here’s another lovely collection from Nihon V
Unlike some
of the previous translations from Tuttle, these stitches aren’t the product of a single designer. In
the book
is a compilation of patterns from a number of out-of-print books. The Japanese title of the prin
source was
“280 Openwork Patterns,” making the selection somewhat broader than “lace.” You’ll find a few
cables and crossed
stitches, but the focus is on patterns created with yarnovers and decreases. You may also find t
these
CHART stitches
BASICS are
less complex than those created by Hitomi Shida or Keiko Okamoto, but still rewarding to kni
The beautiful stitch patterns in this book are presented in the form of charts, using symbols to
Most each
describe importantly,
stitch. you should be comfortable knitting from charts, whether knit or croche
Japanese
Pages 16 The designs
and 17 give
chart shows youthe
examples
right side of of
charts, and describe how to interpret them. The single m
the work.
don’t
important
It’s provide
a visual thingstitch patterns
representation of in words.
what yourThework chart-phobic
will look likeknitter
whenorit’scrocheter
done. Eachshould probably
symbol descrig
this
to remember
book a
what the stitch pass.
about working from charts is this:
willEven
look if
like on the
you’ve right
used side,Japanese
other not whatstitch
you execute. For example,
dictionaries, be sure totoread
create a knit stitch
through on the
this introduc
side,
and you must
that knitting
If you’re on back and forth:
purl
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On16 the
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right to side.
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read
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left, in the sameofsequence
conventions this book.that you work the s
• On the reverse (or “wrong”) side, read the chart from left to right, and reverse the stitches, so
your stitches
will show up correctly on the right side.
• A few decreases and yarnovers are worked on the wrong side. In each case, a footnote to th
will remind
If you’re knitting in the round, read every row from right to left. There’s no need to reverse stit
Findyou how to work the WS version of the stitch.
a good
way to keep your place in the chart, whether it’s marking off rows, highlighter tape, a PDF read
your device,
or some other means.
Row numbers appear on the right side of the chart, and stitch numbers at the bottom. The
rightmost column
and the bottommost row are not stitches, but holders for the numbers. Notice that only the rep
SYMBOL
stitches and BASICS
rowsJapanese
All are numbered,
publishers anduse
thetherepeat
samemay not begin in
standardized setthe lower symbols,
of stitch right corner. There’s
so every a heavy
knitter lin
or cro
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is expected repeat
onknow
to the chart,
them. asJapanese
well. If there
stitchare stitchesare
symbols to drawn
the right
to of the repeat,
resemble use thosestitch,
the finished stitches
andtoonce
begin youy
item, and to
accustomed
mirror-image
them, you’ll see them on thecorrelation.
the visual left after the end of the last repeat.
Most charts
All oftells
theyou show more
symbols thanthisalooks
single repeat, to make the charts similar intechnique
size and tosection
fit on
that aused
blank in box book like
are defined, withon
a knit stitch illustrations, in the
the right side.
page.
back. A tells
few you that a blank box looks like a purl stitch on the right side.
variations are footnoted on the appropriate chart. In almost all charts, there are lots of blank b
that form the
“b k d” f h k h k h k h b l ft fi d h
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This convention keeps the chart cleaner and easier to read—your eye can focus on what yo
to do, with-
out a lot of visual “noise” from the background stitches. Compare stitch patterns 1 and 8, for
instance. Pattern 1
has a stockinette stitch background, while pattern 8 is based on reverse stockinette.
PRACTICE PATTERNS
The first row of each chart is the cast-on row, almost always shown as knits. Unless otherwi
There are eleven practice projects, shown on pages 6–15: five scarves or shawls, one cowl, one
indicated, Japa-
one headband,
nese patterns
and two customarily
fingerless mitts oruse the long-tail cast-on,
armwarmers—one which
size fits produces
all. They’re knit stitches on to
well-thought-out theprovide
right s
practice with the
stitch charts, the symbols and the format of a Japanese knitting pattern. Some are worked flat,
some in the
round.
The yarns used in the practice projects are not widely available outside Japan, so we’ve prov
approximate
weight and yardage to help you make substitutions. For fiber content and other information ab
• An arrow shows the direction of work.
the original
A line
•yarns, see the across the schematic
yarn table on page 151.means “pay attention,” because something happens there.
be a change of
The instructions for the practice patterns are mostly contained in the graphics: the schema
stitch pattern (from ribbing to stockinette, say), it may be a change of needle or hook size, i
(line drawings of
be a change of
the piece) and stitch pattern charts (discussed above).
color.
EDGE ADJUSTMENTS AND DESIGNING
• The
If theschematics
lines for provide
the side information
edges of the about measurements,
schematic are stitch
solid, asit’s thecounts,
in particularly stitch
first shawl placement,
(page
The publisher
placement and added another useful feature to this collection; helpful to122), the
design
garment
You’ll seeInmanyis worked
shaping.
flat. If a way,
the the schematics
side edges show
are dotted, as inyou
thewhat
cowlyou need
(page to it’s
123), do,worked
so read in
through them before
the round.
charts
begin. flagged
Some with the notation “requires edge adjustment.” This is a new feature, appearing in
Japanese
conventions stitch
in the schematics are:
dictionary for the first time. It alerts you that you should watch for uncompensated increases o
decreases in
partial pattern repeats.
Each stitch pattern chart shows the stitch and row repeat in two ways: In a line of text at th
bottom, and
outlined in the chart, with the stitches and rows numbered only as far as the repeat. Within th
repeat, the
number of increases equals the number of decreases, so the stitch count remains the same (exc
a very few
with some “no stitch” rows).
The simplest way to use the charts in designing is to repeat the pattern across the width you
Some
charts, however, show extra stitches at the right edge; it may be for symmetry or to avoid havin
yarnover at the
d l d l h dd l h d b f l k
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Rectangular Shawl in Leaf Pattern
A shawl with a pretty textured pattern of overlapping
leaves. The edges are worked in garter stitch, and the
generous size wraps you comfortably. This subdued gray
blends in with the scenery of early autumn and will be
suitable with any outfit.
Yarn: Puppy Princess Anny
Pattern on page 122
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Long Cowl in Wave Pattern
The edges form gentle scallops in a traditional
pattern. The cowl is worked in the round
with a lot of stitches cast on, but there are not
many rows in each repeat. You can certainly
make the cowl deeper if you prefer. Wrap it
twice around your neck or over your head to
keep you very warm.
Yarn: Puppy Alba
Pattern on page 123
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Triangular Striped Shawl
Here’s a shawl for the summer with cool
colored stripes. Beginning with a cast-on of
only seven stitches, the shawl increases at
the center and both edges. Double and triple
wraps create the light, almost transparent
elongated stitches, and create a pleasant
rhythm to the work.
Yarn: Puppy Arabis
Pattern on page 124
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Shawl in Diagonal Pattern
A soft gray shawl with slanting ends, this
design takes advantage of the natural shaping
of a diagonal stitch. Shaping is done with a
yarnover at one edge and a decrease at the
other. The light, soft cashmere will serve you
for many years.
Yarn: Richmore Cashmere
Pattern on page 126
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Handwarmers with Circle Pattern
These handwarmers have a round pattern reminiscent
of onions. The motifs by themselves have a strong
impact on a plain ground. You feel the atmosphere of
trees, soil, warmth and earth. Recommended for gifts
or for yourself.
Yarn: Puppy British Fine
Pattern on page 127
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Short Cowl
The zigzag pattern uses garter and
stockinette stitches divided by yarn-
overs for a light feeling. The width,
length and spacing of the zigzag can
be rearranged to your liking. This is
a convenient winter item that doesn’t
need much space to carry around.
Yarn: Richmore Kaunis
Pattern on page 128
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Hat
A cap in smoky blue with interesting nuance
the design. The cable twists and moves in a s
shape, formed by increases and decreases. W
hat pulled down, or pulled up and slouchy—
playing with its various looks.
Yarn: Puppy British Eroika
Pattern on page 130
Headband
The headband uses a pattern of diagonal blo
put
together like a stone wall. This is a stretchy f
perfect for hair bands. Pay careful attention
chart; the direction of decreases and the num
stitches involved changes regularly. The ban
knit
fl d d l
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Silk and Cotton Arm Covers
These long, lightweight arm covers are useful
for UV protection in the summer, and for
air-conditioned rooms. The alternation of
crossed stitches and yarnovers make the
vertical lines look sharp. The silk and cotton
yarn gives them a beautiful luster.
Yarn: Richmore Silk Cotton (Fine)
Pattern on page 131
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Stripe-textured Shawl
The vibrant blue-green color of this sha
will brighten your face. The ribbed text
created by yarnovers and double decrea
worked on every row, which gives volu
the stitch pattern. It may look complex
glance, but the stitches are worked the s
way on both sides.
Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Pattern on page 132
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Triangular Mohair Sh
A lavender shawl will provide a brig
accent to a simple outfit. Begin at th
narrow end, and increase at the side
form the lace pattern. Easy to wear
casual style.
Yarn: Hamanaka Alpaca Mohair Fine
Pattern on page 129
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Reading and Using the Stitch Charts
Lacy openwork patterns are made up primarily of yarnovers and decreases. In one row, there sh
be the same number
of yarnovers and decreases so the stitch count of the pattern doesn’t change. If there are more of
the other, the
overall stitch count will
Understanding the increase or decrease,
stitch pattern which will change the shape of the knitted piece. N
charts
that
All thestitch
of the margins ofthis book represent the right side of the work. On odd-numbered rows, which are right side (RS) row
charts in
thechart
the work frommay
rightnot include a full repeat of the stitch pattern. We’ve adjusted the partial repeats at
to left
sides so they don’t
and work the symbols as defined in the How to Work the Stitch Symbols section on pages 134–149. Even-numbered rows are
increase
side or decrease.
(WS) rows; read them The edges are adjusted so you can continue knitting.
from left to right, and reverse the operation: e.g., if the chart shows a knit, work a purl. That’s because the chart shows the RS
on the WS, with WS of
work facing, and your stitch needs to look like a knit on RS, you accomplish that with a purl.
If you’re working in the round, however, read all rows from right to left; no need to reverse the stitches because RS will al
you. The rightmost
column and the bottommost row of the chart are not stitches, but holders for the stitch and row counts. Stitches are inside th
lines.
A
Scarf on page 14, using pattern 182 in “Line” section
where an
adjustment is made on first and last pattern repeat
The 4-stitch repeat consists of yo, p3tog, yo, k on RS ro
(odd-numbered
rows, but note that the patterning begins on the WS ro
before row 1). On
WS rows, patterning begins with p3tog, but to maintai
stitch count,
the first repeat begins with p2tog, and the last repeat e
with p2tog. (See
the stitches circled below.) The scarf begins with 6 row
garter stitch, and
includes 4 stitches at each side edge (3 garter and a slip
stitch).
B
Scarf on page 6, using pattern 75 in “Leaf ”
section—where
an adjustment at the edge is not necessary
Similar to A, above, this stitch pattern has
yarnovers and
double decreases, but they don’t occur at the
of the
pattern repeat, so there is no need to change
stitch. Be
sure to use complete pattern repeats. The des
added 2
stitches in reverse stockinette after the last p
repeat for
symmetry. The scarf begins with 6 rows of ga
stitch, and
has 4 garter stitches at each side edge.
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Flower Stitch Patterns
This section contains stitch patterns that suggest images of flowers, from
ones scattered all
over to large gorgeous decorations. It’s not hard to adjust smaller patterns
fewer stitches, so
those are recommended when your knitted item requires shaping. For lar
patterns, consider the
overall balance of your design, and plan where to begin based on the
placement of the repeats.
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version
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Leaf Stitch Patterns
Leaf designs are probably the most popular lace patterns. Some are three-
dimensional or irregular,
and some are delicate with a beautiful transparent effect. You can modify le
patterns by adjusting the
decreases and yarnovers to express leaves in various shapes.
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Geometric Forms
This section includes various geometric shapes: circles, triangles, squares,
checks, rhomboids. You can
use a single pattern repeat, or you can arrange the shapes in a balanced de
These are versatile and
convenient patterns.
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Lines and Linear Patterns
Vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines make a sharp impression. The knit
fabric changes with the
placement of yarnovers and decreases—see how the shawl on page 9 form
diagonal. It’s also attractive to
combine vertical and horizontal lines.
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Waves and Zigzags
These patterns look like zigzags, waves and pine needles. Most form scallop
edges. Enjoy these stitches
that make use of a wave shape. In many cases, the decreases are several stit
away from the yarnovers,
so watch carefully for edges that need to be adjusted.
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On WS, work as left leaning purled double decrease = See p. 139
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Combinations
This section provides patterns that balance openwork and cable stitches. By
joining various stitch patterns,
you can create your own original designs.
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Patterns for the Projects
NOTE: Measurements are given in both inches and centimeters. The proje
these pages were conceived
and executed using metric measurements, and working from the metric sid
your ruler if possible may
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Rectangular Shawl in Leaf Pattern
(shown on page 6)
Materials Puppy Princess Anny, dark gray (colorGauge
518), 265
In stitch
g. pattern, 25.5 stitches and 30 ro
Yarn substitution Approximately 820 yards (738(10meters)
cm). of DK
weight wool. Knitting notes Uses pattern 75 on page 44.
Supplies Knitting needles in Japanese sizes 6 and
With4smaller needles, cast on 100 stitches and
(approximately US 6 and 4, 3.9 mm and 3.3 mm),
garterorstitch
size to
obtain gauge. for 6 rows. Keeping 4 stitches at each side in ga
Finished measurements Width 15¾” (40 cm), stitch,
Lengthchange
54”
(137 cm). to larger needles and work the charted stitch pa
for 402 rows.
Change to smaller needles and work 6 rows in
stitch, then
bind off from the wrong side.
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Long Cowl in Wave Pattern
(shown on page 7)
Materials Puppy Alba, yellow/gray (color 1087), 175 Finished
g measurements Depth 12” (30 cm
Yarn substitution Approximately 510 yards (460 meters)Circumference
of sport
weight wool. 45⅝” (116 cm).
Supplies Circular knitting needle (about 24” length)Gauge
in Japanese
In stitch pattern, 22 stitches and 33 r
size 5 (approximately US 5, 3.6 mm) or size to obtain
4” (10gauge.
cm).
Knitting notes Uses pattern 192 on page 8
Cast on 255 stitches and join to work in the
Work in stitch
pattern for 100 rounds. Bind off in knit.
Headband
(shown on page 12)
Materials Hamanaka Exceed Wool FL (DK), rose Finished
pink (color
measurements Circumference 18⅞”
239), 30 g cm), Width 4”
Yarn substitution Approximately 100 yards (90 meters)
(10 cm).of DK
weight wool. Gauge In stitch pattern, 20.5 stitches and 42 row
Supplies Knitting needles in Japanese size 5 (approximately
(10 cm). US
5, 3.6mm) or size to obtain gauge. Knitting notes Uses pattern 144 on page 70.
Cast on 98 stitches with a crochet chain cast-on
Keeping 5 stitches
at each side in garter stitch, work 42 rows in stitc
pattern. Bind off in
knit. Sew the short sides together to form a loop
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Triangular Striped Shawl
(shown on page 8)
Materials Puppy Arabis, navy (color 6630) 70 g, gray/blue
Gauge In (color
stitch pattern, 17.5 stitches and 25
1704) 40 g, and light blue (color 1009), 35 g. = 4”(10 cm).
Yarn substitution Fingering weight cotton ribbon, approximately
Knitting notes Uses pattern 210 on page 9
320 yards (290 meters) in navy, 182 yards (165 meters)
Garter tab
in gray,
start: with navy, cast on 2 stitches
and 160 yards (145 meters)in blue. work 6 rows in
Supplies Knitting needles in Japanese size 3 (approximately
garter stitch,
USthen turn, knit 1, pick up 3 stitc
2½, 3.0 mm) or size to obtain gauge; crochet hook
from
Japanese
long edge
size 4/0 (approximately US C, 2.5 mm). of garter tab, pick up 2 stitches from other e
Finished measurements Width 47¼” (120 cm), Depth garter23¾”
tab =
(60.5 cm). 7 stitches. Follow the chart and the stripe pa
sequence,
increasing either side of the center stitch ev
other row for 150
rows. Bind off very loosely in knit. With croc
hook, work 2 rows
of edging onto the long side of the triangle.
Headband
(shown on page 12)—continued
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Shawl in Diagonal Pattern
(shown on page 9)
Materials Richmore Cashmere, light gray (colorGauge
106), 165
In stitch
g. pattern, 21.5 stitches and 31.5
Yarn substitution Fingering weight cashmere or 4”blend,
(10 cm).
approximately 835 yards (760 meters). Knitting notes Uses pattern 169 on page 80.
Supplies Knitting needles in Japanese size 5 (approximately
Cast on 98 stitches
US to begin. Work garter stitch
5, 3.6 mm) or size to obtain gauge. rows.
Finished measurements Width 18⅛” (46 cm), Continuing,
Length 61” slip 1 selvage stitch at the beginnin
(155 cm). row on
each side, and work 410 rows. The stitch patter
make the
knitted fabric flow diagonally. End with 6 rows o
stitch and
bind off.
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Handwarmers with Circle Pattern
(shown on page 10)
Materials Puppy British Fine, ocher (color 065), 25 g.Knitting notes Uses pattern 108 on page
Yarn substitution Fingering weight wool, approximately Cast130on yards
80 stitches with smaller needle, jo
(120 meters). work in the round,
Supplies Knitting needles in Japanese sizes 4 (approximately
and work US 2 x 2 ribbing for 13 rounds. Con
3, 3.3 mm) and 2 (approximately US 2, 2.7 mm) or following
size to obtain
the chart,
gauge; choose needles for your preferred method of inworking
stitch pattern
in and stockinette, working
the round. decreases where shown.
Finished measurements Around hand 8” (20 cm), Length For thumb
7¼” (18.5
placement,
cm) use waste yarn me
Gauge In stockinette stitch, 25 stitches and 34 rows =knit
4” (10
8 stitches
cm); inat
stitch pattern, 13 stitches = 2” (5 cm) and 30 rows =the
4” appropriate
(10 cm). place with smooth waste y
slip these 8 stitches
back to left needle and knit them again wi
yarn. For the last
5 rounds, change to smaller needle and w
rounds in garter
stitch. Bind off in purl. For thumb, remove
waste yarn, place
live stitches on needles, work 14 rounds i
stockinette and bind off.
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Short Cowl
(shown on page 11)
Materials Richmore Kaunis, dark yellow/red gradation
Finished
(colormeasurements
11), Circumference 21⅝
40 g. cm), Length 6”
Yarn substitution Bulky alpaca blend, approximately (15
97cm).
yards
(88 meters). Gauge In stitch pattern, 15 stitches and 27 ro
Supplies 16” (30 cm) circular knitting needle in Japanese
4” (10 cm).
size 11
(US 9, 5.4 mm) or size to obtain gauge. Knitting notes Uses pattern 236 on page 10
Cast on 84 stitches with a crochet chain cast-
join to work
in the round. Follow the chart for 41 rounds a
off.
With yarn in the back, Wrap the yarn over the While bringing yarn One knit stitch
insert right needle into top of the right needle through, let the stitch complete.
the next stitch on the leftand bring it through the loop,
slide off the left needle.
needle, from front to back.
as shown by the arrow.
Purl (p)
With yarn in front, Wrap the yarn over While bringing yarn One purl stitch
insert right needle into the right needle, and through, let the stitch complete.
the next stitch on the leftbring it through the loop slide off the left needle.
needle from back to front.as shown by the arrow.
Yarnover (yo)
Bring the yarn over Knit the next stitch. Completed yo—one On the next row, w
the right needle from new stitch between two the yo as stockinet
front to back. stitches.
With the tip of the left Knit the strand through The strand between
needle, pick up the strand the back loop as ktbl. stitches is twisted—ma
of yarn before the next stitch, one increase complete.
from front to back as shown by
the arrow.
Insert the right needle Knit the next stitch With the tip of the left Completed skp.
into the next stitch on on the left needle. needle, lift the first
the left needle as if to stitch over the second.
knit, but slip it to the right
needle without working it.
Insert the right Insert the tip of Wrap yarn over the Completed ssk.
needle into the next the left needle into right needle and bring it
stitch on the left needle those 2 stitches from through both stitches.
as if to knit, but slip it to left to right, as shown
the right needle without by the arrow.
working it. Do the same
for the next stitch.
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Knit 2 together (k2tog)
Insert the right needle Right needle inserted Wrap yarn over the Completed k2tog
knitwise into both of into both stitches. right needle and knit
the next 2 stitches from both together.
the front, as shown.
With yarn in front, Insert the tip of the Insert the right needle Completed ssp.
slip 2 stitches left needle from right into both of these
knitwise, one at a time, to left (arrow) through stitches as if to purl,
to the right needle. both stitches, and slip wrap yarn around the
them back to the left right needle and bring it
needle. through both stitches.
With yarn in front, Wrap yarn over Let the stitch slide Completed p2tog
insert the tip of the needle, and bring it off the left needle.
right needle into the nextthrough both stitches.
2 stitches from right to left,
as shown by the arrow.
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Centered double decrease (cdd)
Insert the right needle Knit the next stitch. With the tip of the left Completed cdd.
into both of the next 2 needle, lift the two
stitches together knitwise, slipped stitches stitch over
as shown. Slip them to the the knit.
right needle.
With yarn in front, slip Insert the tip of the left Insert the right needle into Completed cdd
1 stitch knitwise to the needle into the three those 3 stitches from right the back side.
right needle. Then slip the slipped stitches from right
to to
left and purl them together.
next 2 stitches knitwise left, as shown, and slip them
together to the right needle,
back to the left needle.
as shown by the arrow.
With yarn in front, slip Slip two stitches back Insert the right needle into Completed
the first stitch purlwise to the left needle all 3 stitches from right to centered double
to the right needle, then slip
together knitwise (arrowleft, as shown, and purl these decrease in purl.
the next 2 stitches knitwise1), then slip the next stitch
3 stitches together.
to the right needle. to the left needle purlwise.
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Left double decrease (sk2p)
Insert the right needle Insert the right needle With the tip of the left Completed sk2p. T
into the next stitch knitwise into the next needle, lift the first stitches were used
as if to knit, and slip it to 2 stitches together and stitch over the second. the order 1, 3, 2.
the right needle without k2tog.
working it.
One at a time, slip 3 Insert the left needle Wrap yarn around the Completed left
stitches knitwise to the into all 3 stitches from needle and bring it double decrease. T
right needle. left to right, as shown bythrough all stitches. stitches were used in
the arrow. order 1, 2, 3.
Insert the right needle Right needle in all 3 Bring the yarn through Completed k3tog.
knitwise into the next stitches. Wrap yarn all 3 stitches, and let
3 stitches together, as around the needle. the stitch slide off the left
shown by the arrow. needle.
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Left-leaning purled double decrease
With yarn in front, slip 1 Insert the tip of the Wrap yarn over the Completed left lea
stitch to the right needle left needle into all 3 needle and bring it double purl decrea
knitwise, then slip the nextstitches from right to left,through all 3 stitches.
2 stitches together knitwiseas shown by the arrow.
to the right needle.
With yarn in front, insert Wrap yarn over the Let the stitch slide off Completed p3tog.
the tip of the right needle needle and bring it the left needle.
into the next 3 stitches from
through all 3 stitches.
right to left, as shown by
the arrow.
Slip the first 3 stitches Knit the 4th stitch. One at a time, Completed left-
knitwise to the right pass the 3 slipped leaning triple
needle, one at a time. stitches over the 4th. decrease.
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Right-leaning triple decrease
Insert the right needle Wrap yarn over the Bring yarn through all Completed right-
into the next 4 stitches needle. 4 stitches. leaning triple decre
together, as shown by the
arrow.
Insert the right needle Insert the right needle With the tip of the left Completed centere
into the next 3 stitches into the next 2 stitches needle, pass the 3 quadruple decreas
together knitwise, as together knitwise and slipped stitches over the
shown by the arrow, andk2tog. k2tog.
slip them to the right
needle.
Cross one left over knit
Slip the next 2 stitches Insert the tip of the The positions of the 2 Completed left cro
knitwise to the right left needle into both stitches have changed.
needle, one at a time. stitches from right to left,Knit stitch 1, then stitch 2.
as shown by the arrow, and
slip them back to the left
needle.
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Cross one right over knit
Insert the tip of the Slip those stitches to The positions of the 2 Completed right
right needle into the the right needle. stitches have changed.cross.
next 2 stitches together, Knit stitch 1, then stitch 2.
from left to right, as shown
by the arrow.
Slip the next 2 Insert the tip of the The positions of the 2 Completed cross on
stitches knitwise to left needle into both stitches have changed.left over purl.
the right needle, one at stitches from right to left, Purl stitch 1, then knit
a time. as shown by the arrow, stitch 2.
and slip them back to the
left needle.
Cross one right over purl
Insert the tip of the Slip those stitches to The positions of the 2 Completed cross on
right needle into the the right needle. stitches have changed.right over purl.
next 2 stitches together, Knit stitch 1, then purl
from left to right, as stitch 2.
shown by the arrow.
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Cross 2 left over 1 knit
Place the next 2 Let the cable needle Knit the 2 stitches Completed cross
stitches on a cable hang to the front, and from the cable needle. left over 1 knit.
needle. knit the third stitch.
Place the next stitch Let the cable needle Knit the stitch from Completed cross 2
on a cable needle. hang to the back, and the cable needle. right over 1 knit.
knit the next 2 stitches.
Place the next 2 Let the cable needle Knit the 2 stitches Completed cross
stitches on a cable hang to the front, and from the cable needle. left over 1 purl.
needle. purl the third stitch.
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Cross 2 right over 1 purl
Place the next stitch Let the cable needle Purl the stitch from Completed cross
on a cable needle. hang to the back, the cable needle. right over 1 purl.
and knit the next 2
stitches.
Place the next stitch on Knit stitch 5 (the Knit the stitch from Completed 5 stitc
a cable needle, and let next stitch on the the front cable cross to left.
it hang to the front. Place left needle), then knit 3 needle.
the next three stitches on stitches from the back
a second cable needle, cable needle.
and hang it to the back.
Slip the next stitch purl- Knit the next stitch. With the tip of the Completed twiste
wise to the right needle, left needle, pass the left decrease.
as shown by the arrow. slipped stitch over the
knit stitch.
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Twisted right decrease
Slip 2 stitches to the Slip the first stitch Knit 2 together. Completed twisted
right needle. Then back to the left right decrease.
insert the tip of the left needle. Insert the tip
needle behind the front of the right needle into
leg of the second stitch, both stitches together as
as shown by the arrow, shown.
and slip it back to the
left needle.
Slip the next 2 Insert the tip of the The positions of Completed cross k
stitches knitwise to left needle into both the 2 stitches have left over purl.
the right needle, one at stitches from right to left, changed. Purl stitch 1,
a time. as shown by the arrow, then ktbl stitch 2.
and slip them back to the
left needle.
Insert the tip of the Slip those stitches to The positions of the 2 Completed cross k
right needle into the the right needle, then stitches have changed. over purl.
next 2 stitches together, back to the left needle in Ktbl stitch 1, then purl
from left to right, as their new positions. stitch 2.
shown by the arrow.
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Lifted knit stitch over 3 rows
The row marked with On the next row On the row marked Lifted knit stitch ov
an “X” is a setup row; (WS), lay the with ○ (RS), insert rows completed.
work the stitch normally working yarn over the the right needle into the
so it looks like a knit on right needle again, original stitch and knit
RS. On the row marked and slip the double it. The yarnovers will be
with a • (illustrated, stitch (the stitch and caught in the stitch.
the strand of yarn over
RS), lay the working yarn
over the right needle, as it) purlwise to the right
needle.
shown, and slip the next
stitch purlwise.
4 stitch cable to the left
Place the next 2 Knit the next 2 Knit the 2 stitches from Completed 4 stitch
stitches on a cable stitches. the cable needle. cable to the left.
needle and let it hang to
the front.
Place the next 2 Knit stitch 1 from the Knit stitch 2 from the Completed 4 stitch
stitches on a cable cable needle. cable needle. cable to the right.
needle and let it hang to
the back. Knit the next 2
stitches (stitches 3 and 4).
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5 stitch cable to the left with center purl
Place stitches 1 and Purl stitch 3 from the Knit stitches 1 and 2 Completed 5 stitch
2 on a cable needle back cable needle. from the front cable cable to the left with
and let it hang to the front. needle. center purl.
Place stitch 3 on another
cable needle and let it
hang to the back. Knit
stitches 4 and 5 from the
left needle.
5 stitch cable to the right with center purl
Place stitches 1 and 2 Purl stitch 3 from the Knit stitches 1 and Completed 5 stitch
on a cable needle and second back cable 2 from the first back cable to the right wi
let it hang to the back. needle. cable needle. center purl.
Knit stitches 4 and 5 from
the left needle.
On the next row (WS), lay On the row marked with ○ Lifted purl stitch ove
the working yarn over the (RS), insert the right needle rows completed.
right needle again, and slip the
into the original stitch and
double stitch (the stitch and the
purl it. The yarnovers will be
strand of yarn over it) purlwise
caught in the stitch.
to the right needle.
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Lifted-over cross stitch
With the tip of the right Knit stitch 2. Knit stitch 1. Completed lifted-
needle, lift stitch 2 over over cross.
stitch 1, and leave it on
the left needle in its new
position.
Slip 3 stitches purlwise Slip stitches 2 and Yarnover, then knit Completed knot
from the left needle to 3 back to the left stitch 3. stitch to the left
the right needle. With the needle. Knit stitch 2. with 3 stitches.
tip of the left needle, lift
stitch 1 over stitches 2 and
3 and let it drop.
Insert the tip of the right Knit stitch 1. Yarnover, then knit Completed knot
needle into the third stitch 2. stitch to the right
stitch on the left needle. with 3 stitches.
Lift it up and over the first 2
stitches and let it drop.
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Knot stitch with yarnover
The first row is a setup Knit stitches 2 and 3.With the tip of the left Completed knot stit
row (p on WS). On the needle, lift the slipped with yarnover.
second (RS) row, yarnover, stitch over stitches 2 and 3
then slip the next stitch and let it drop.
knitwise.
Double-wrapped elongated knit stitch
Insert the tip of the right Bring the double- On the next row, let the Completed elongate
needle into the next stitch,wrapped stitch extra wrap drop off the knit stitch.
and wrap the yarn twice through. left needle and follow the
around the right needle. chart.
At the edge of the work, Insert the tip of the Knit this stitch through Let both stitches slid
insert the right needle intoright needle into the the back loop. off the left needle.
the first stitch as shown, andback loop of the stitch. One stitch increased at
knit it but do not let it drop off edge.
the left needle.
Make 3 stitches from 1
Make 5 stitches from
Knit a stitch but do Yarnover, knit the Completed 3 stitches Without removing the stitc
not remove it from same stitch one made from 1. from the left needle, work
the left needle. more time and remove yarnover, knit, yarnover, k
from the left needle. into a single stitch.
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3 stitch, 5 row bobble
On the first row (RS),For rows 3 and 4, With the tip of the Completed 3 stit
make 3 stitches fromcontinue to work left needle, pass the 5 row bobble.
1 (knit, yarnover, knitthese 3 stitches as 2 slipped stitches over
into the same stitch).stockinette. On row stitch
5, 3 as a CDD.
For the next row (WS), slip the first 2 stitches
treat these 3 stitchestogether
as knitwise, and
stockinette: purl them.knit stitch 3.
3-dc (double crochet) bobble
Use a crochet hook of Draw the yarn through Four loops on hook. Completed 3-dc
approximately the same the loop 3 more times Yarn over hook and bobble. One stitch
diameter as your knitting to chain 3. Then [yarn draw through all loops. remains. Place it on t
needle. Insert the hook into
over hook, and insert the right needle.
the stitch as shown, front hook into the original stitch
to back, removing the stitch
from front to back. Draw
from the left needle. Draw up
thea loop, draw through 2
yarn through the loop. loops] three times, for three
incomplete double crochets.
Knit stitch b, then pull out On the next row (WS, 3 pulled-out stitches
another loop in the same marked with △), insert the complete.
way. Repeat one more timeright needle into stitch c and the
with stitch c. Continue. loop next to it, and p2tog. Do the
same with stitch b and stitch a.
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Use this table to find stitch patterns by number of stitches in a full
repeat (not including row counts):
2-stitch
numbers・・・Line 155, 160, 161, 162, 180
refer to pattern number, not13-stitch
page. ・・・ Flower 37
repeats repeats
3-stitch ・・・Line 157 Leaf 67
repeats Geometric 108, 118, 122
4-stitch ・・・Flower 5, 6, 7 Wave 257
repeats Combination 271
Line 164, 176, 179, 181, 182 14-stitch ・・・ Flower 4, 13, 26, 27, 49
Wave 242, 261 repeats
5-stitch ・・・Line 163, 170, 178 Leaf 55, 69
repeats Geometric 135, 148, 149, 151
Wave 260 Wave 196, 198, 206, 217, 227, 230, 243
6-stitch ・・・Flower 1, 8, 10, 12 Combination 274
repeats 15-stitch ・・・ Flower 32, 36
Geometric 105 repeats
Line 154, 158, 165, 166, 167, 168, 171, Leaf 75, 82
173, 175 Geometric 111, 117
Wave 210, 241 Line 186
7-stitch ・・・Flower 9, 31 Wave 190, 195, 225
repeats Combination 264
Geometric 99 16-stitch ・・・ Flower 23, 34, 43
Line 172, 187 repeats
Wave 207, 244, 248 Leaf 68, 81
8-stitch ・・・Flower 3, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 29, 30, 33, Geometric 97, 109, 114, 125, 142, 143,
repeats 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Wave 202, 228, 255
Leaf 65 Combination 279
Geometric 95, 106, 107, 126, 127, 137 17-stitch ・・・ Geometric 110
Line 156, 169, 174, 183, 184, 185 repeats
Wave 200, 220, 238, 252 Line 188
Combination 266 Wave 191, 192, 205, 234
9-stitch ・・・Leaf 77 Combination 269, 278
repeats 18-stitch ・・・ Flower 28, 47
Geometric 121 repeats
Line 177 Leaf 52, 87, 89
Wave 204, 208, 213, 239, 256, 259 Geometric 146, 147
Combination 270 Wave 214, 216, 218, 222
10-stitch ・・・Flower 2, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 Combination 272
repeats 19-stitch ・・・ Flower 44
Leaf 50, 51, 53, 58, 60, 63, 64, 66, 72, 73, 78
repeats
Geometric 90, 91, 94, 98, 100, 101, 104, Leaf 80
131, 138, 139, 140 Wave 224
Wave 212, 233, 245, 246, 247, 251, 253, 20-stitch ・・・ Leaf 83, 84, 86
258, 263 repeats
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Yarns Used in This Book
(Listed by manufacturer)
Please note that these brands have limited availability outside of Japan. The information in
the table below will aid you in choosing a
substitute from
Yarn Name and among your
Ravelry.com favorite yarns. Fiber Content Put- Meters Yarn Type Suggested
Reference
up Japanese
Needle Size
Puppy Yarns (www.puppyarn.com)
Princess Anny 100% wool 40 g 112 DK 5–7 (3.6–4.2 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/puppy- Shrinkproof
princess-anny-
Alba 100% wool 40 g 105 Sport 6–7 (3.9–4.2 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/puppy-alba (extra fine
merino)
Arabis 100% cotton 40 g 165 Fingering 4–6 (3.9–4.2 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/puppy-arabis-
British Fine 100% wool 25 g 116 Fingering 3–5 (3.9–4.2 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/puppy-british-
fine-
British Eroika 100% wool 50 g 83 Aran 8–10 (4.5–5.1
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/puppy-british- (at least 50% mm)
eroika- British wool)
Hamanaka (www.hamanaka.co.jp)
Exceed Wool FL (DK) 100% wool 40 g 120 Sport 4–5 (3.3–3.6 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/hamanaka- (extra fine
exceed-wool-fl-fl merino)
Alpaca Mohair Fine 35% mohair 25 g 110 Worsted 5–6 (3.6–3.9 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/hamanaka- 35% acrylic
alpaca-mohair-fine- 20% alpaca
10% wool
Richmore (subsidiary of Hamanaka) (www.richmore.jp)
Cashmere 100% 20 g 92 Fingering 5–6 (3.6–3.9 mm)
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/richmore- cashmere
cashmere-
Kaunis 53% baby 40 g 88 Bulky 11–12 (5.4–5.7
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/richmore- alpaca mm)
kaunis- 35% extra fine
merino
12% nylon
Silk Cotton (Fine) 52% silk 5g 90 Sport 4–5 (3.3–3.6 mm )
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/richmore-silk- 48% cotton
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