InKnit Kimono Toobestselling author and knitwear designer Vicki Square returns to the simple, flattering shapes that made her work a hit with knitters. In more than 20 brand-new designs, Vicki collects kimonos and Asian-inspired designs blends traditional inspiration with clothes that contemporary knitters can't resist. She calso ontinues to focus on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs. Beginning with an overview of design concepts and guidance for working with color,Knit Kimono Toooffers garments that feature innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever techniques. In addition to her signature kimono shape, the book includes Asian-inspired tops, tunics, and vests, featuring details that flatter all body types. To teach knitters the details and finishes,Knit Kimono Tooincludes clear photography and step-by-step instructions. On the included DVD, Vicki demonstrates the special techniques and stitches that make her kimono-style garments so wearably elegant including two-color slip stitch, surface embroidery, two-hand fair isle, garter stitch short-rows, making bobbles in a contrasting color, attaching knitted cord, making origami folds, double knitting, and more. Projects include vests, coats, lightweight shells, short-sleeve tops, and a wide assortment of jackets featuring various weights of yarn.

Knit Kimono Toofeatures deceptively simple patterns that transform fabric with minimal shaping into stylish, polished-looking garments.