Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.
280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style.
11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as:
With an emphasis on practical daily communication, Basic Korean is a great introduction to those looking to learn the language--whether on their own or with a teacher.
Learn Korean quickly and easily with the help of real-life conversations by native speakers, everyday Korean vocabulary and expressions, easy-to-understand grammar explanations, notes on social etiquette for those traveling to Korea and so much more!
With the help of 19 individual lessons, free online audio recordings, lively manga illustrations, comprehensive vocabulary lists and a bi-directional English-Korean/Korean-English dictionary, students get a complete overview of this exceedingly-popular language with the help of this book.
Each self-contained lesson contains the following key elements: