Japanese Wonder Knitting. Nihon Vogue
Point Lesson
Cast on (counts as row 1, RS). On row 2, slip stitch 1 purlwise with yarn in back (sl1wyib)—float will appear on RS.
Purl the next stitch.
Yarn to back and sl1wyib.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the end of the row; end purl 1.
On row 3 (RS), slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front (sl1wyif).
Knit the next stitch.
Yarn to front and sl1wyif.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to the end of the row. Repeat these two rows as specified in the pattern.
※ These steps show yarn slipped on RS. Remember to slip only the edge stitches with yarn on WS.
E
Short Cowl
Change the color for every row
By repeating the scallop stitch in wide rows, the result is a knitted fabric with gentle waves. Use multiple colors for a fun striped look.
Designed by: Tomoko Nishimura
Yarn: Puppy Shetland
Instructions ▶ page 58
Four colors are repeated in this pattern. Combine the colors with the lacy open feel of the elongated stitches.
F
Detachable Collar
Take advantage of the green waves
A collar that uses the wavy green pattern as is. Just keep repeating the same sequence of stitches over and over. Why not make several in various colors to go with different outfits?
Designed by: Tomoko Nishimura
Yarn: Puppy British Eroica
Instructions ▶ page 60
A classic detachable collar made with a rich green yarn.
G
One Handle Bag
Create a tweed-like fabric using loop yarn
Two different yarns are changed every two rows, to create a knitted fabric that takes advantage of the pebbled texture of the loop yarn.
The sides are knitted with brioche rib stitch, which makes them puff out nicely. This bag can be carried on your shoulder too, which makes it easy to use.
Designed by: Yasuko Sebata
Yarn: Hamanaka Of Course! Big, Sonomono Loop
Instructions ▶ page 62
H
Long Cowl
Enjoy the patterns on both sides
Linen stitch is a reversible, which makes it very useful. A bulky weight yarn shows off the front and back textured stitches, so when you put this cowl on, the back side shows a subtle contrast to the front.
Designed by: Yasuko Sebata
Yarn: Hamanaka Doux!
Instructions ▶ page 61
The back side of the knitted fabric has a textured dotted pattern.
Elongated Woven Cable Stitch
This is an easy woven stitch where double-wrapped stitches are crossed to make a basketweave pattern. Transferring the slipped stitches onto a U-shaped cable needle makes them less likely to fall off and easier to knit.
See pages 20 and 21 for projects using this stitch.
Point Lesson
Knit 5 rows, following the chart. On row 6 (WS), k1 (edge stitch), then insert the RN into the next stitch as if to purl. Wrap yarn around the needle twice.
Bring the double wrapped stitch through and onto RN.
Work double-wrapped stitches to the end of the row, end knit 1.
On row 7 (RS), k1, then slip 1 double-wrapped stitch purlwise to RN, letting the extra wraps drop to elongate the stitch. Slip 2 more, and place the 3 elongated stitches onto a cable needle. Hold to front. Elongate the next 3 double-wrapped stitches, then place them back on LN and knit 3.
Knit 3 from the CN. One left cable cross completed.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 (excluding the first k1 in step 4) knit two more sets of crossed stitches, and k1 to end.
Work row 8, following steps 1 to 3. On row 9, knit 1, elongate and knit 3 stitches, elongate the next 3 stitches, place them on a CN and hold to back.
Elongate and knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from CN. One right cable cross completed. Offsetting the