In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite stitch patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations of classic stitches lead to intricate patterns that form the foundation for beautiful and unique knitted fashion. This book is perfect for experienced knitters looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results. This Japanese knitting book offers a variety of rewarding and complex stitches, including cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, bind-offs, and many more. A series of detailed, step-by-step diagrams shows how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a range of small projects provide practice in handling large patterns, lace patterns, pattern arrangements, and round shoulders, among others. The knitting projects include a classic hat made from large patterns, an elegant scarf in lace patterns, the ever-popular fingerless gloves, thick socks that can be knitted with various patterns, a feminine collar with round stitches, and much more. This Japanese stitch dictionary presents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters.