Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer

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Cover; Title Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; Color + Kimono; A Brief Kimono History; Roiyaru Fusuma Karaginu; Shimofuri Chairo Ke-Bura; Tsui-Do Hanten; Go-Hitoe; Ao; Inperiaru Murasaki; Nagai Uwagi; Nishiki; Re-Su Katabira; Asian Asymmetry; Suo Amanuno; Keshi Murasaki; Mijikui Dofuku; Murasaki Akai; Re-Su Yukata; Tokai Tomoshibi; Shiro Shiriku; Shiriku Tsui-Do; Kumo; Under Kosode Shell; Glossary; Abbreviations; Sources for Supplies; Copyright.;In Knit Kimono Too, best-selling author and knitwear designer Vicki Square returns with more than 20 brand-new Asian-inspired designs that flatter all body types. You'll discover garments including tops, tunics, and vests that blend traditional inspiration with projects that contemporary knitters can't resist. Knit Kimono Too focuses on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs, in addition to innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever knitting techniques. Vicki also demonstrates the special techniques.