Description ~ Japanese Knitting: Motifs and Charts

The Japanese are the masters of the knitting chart! In this class, we will look at various charts and knit a variety of challenging motifs created by well-known designers such as Hitomi Shida. In this way you will become familiar with the chart symbols and theory behind them, as well as stretching your skills to knit unusual patterns.

Materials Needed ~ Japanese Knitting: Motifs and Charts

• Light-colored yarn (so you can see it well), either DK-weight and US size 6 (4.0mm) needles or worsted-weight yarn and US size 8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Homework ~ Japanese Knitting: Motifs and Charts

None