Japanese Inspired Knits (Marianne Isager Collection)
"Like pointillist paintings, Isager's designs rely on the detail you can only get at a fine gauge." - Clara Parkes, editor,Knitter's Review, and author,The Knitter's Book of Yarn"The shaping and construction of the garments are from the Danish side of the designer's brain, mitred squares, shadow knitting, single-piece construction, not an extraneous or fussy bit to be found." - Knitty.com"Isager uses techniques advanced knitters clamor for--double knitting, entrelac, shadow knitting--her silhouettes merging traditional Japanese kimonos with classic Scandanavian pullovers." -Yarn Market News"These are nice patterns...the patterns are all very detailed covering as much as 10 pages." -Knitting News"A lovely and wearable collection which stands out from the crowd...these knits will turn heads and shake down a rain of compliments from knitters and non-knitters alike." -Simply Knitting"Fuses European elegance with decidedly non-European patterns and designs influences...exquisite design from a master artist." - Cast-On.com"East meets West in this collection of knitwear designs inspired by the seasonal festivals and traditions of Japan." -Quick & Easy Crochet