Knitting Japanese Gloves - Bernd Kestler

Fingerless gloves and mittens with flaps, knitted in one piece. Knitting patterns from elegant to fun for adults and children – designed by the knitting master.

Simple knitting patterns on a grand scale: Japanese knitting of gloves

 Japanese design has many facets of From classic elegance to pop and flamboyant . This also applies to knitting: With colorful yarn, unusual motifs, and Japanese knitting patterns, your creativity knows no bounds! With these mittens, however, despite all the joy of design, practicality is also paramount: With the fingerless gloves you can use your smartphone and tablet easy to use even in winter.

But these Japanese mittens have another special feature: Knitting the gloves starts with the thumb! This means you can knit in one piece, eliminating the hassle of sewing the individual pieces together.

You will find all the instructions and many other helpful tips and tricks in this knitting book:

• • Knitting patterns explained simply: Knob pattern, cable pattern, rib pattern, waffle pattern and braided pattern with Japanese twist
• • Learn to knit for beginners: Cast on, pick up, increase or cast off stitches
• • Gloves for the whole family: Mittens for adults and funny children's gloves
• • Fingerless gloves and mittens with flap knit yourself – in one piece
• • Mittens that really fit: Measure glove size with the practical size chart

With great attention to detail: knitting with the thumbs-up method

All knitting instructions can be adapted individually: Bernd Kestler produces in addition to countless gloves and mittens also Ideas for bridal gloves, cleaning gloves, hand puppets and a set of acorn hats with matching gloves Because his glove creations are knitted in one piece from the thumb up, Bernd Kestler affectionately calls his technique the “Thumbs-up method”.

Bernd Kestler, the knitting sensei, has been knitting since he was ten years old. He even always brings his knitting with him on his motorcycle tours. He has lived in Japan since 1998. His gloves are inspired by Japanese culture and impress with their interplay of functionality, cute motifs, and Japanese design. So, no more boring, classic knitted gloves: With this book, anyone can knit these extraordinary Japanese creations for gloves and mittens themselves!

3rd edition, 88 pages
Format: 19 × 23.5 cm, softcover
ISBN: 978-3-8307-0999-2