A great resource, all charted so easy to follow. If you struggle to translate the chart, a quick Google will give you the info you need. Unique stitch patterns that you rarely see in traditional Western designs. ( )

250 Knitting Patterns Book ISBN4-529-04176- X. 2005. 127 pages.

Book has white cover with lacy swatch background. Glossy paper, strong
double cover.

Book contains fairly complex patterns. Includes predominantly lacy stitches
alone and in combination with cables, traveling stitches, crossed stitches,
wraps, bobbles, twisted stitches. Some stitches are not lace. Most of these
charts are patterned on every row. Three photos of beautiful sweaters
knitted with three different stitches in the book. No info about the
sweaters. One section includes interesting panels of combined stitch
patterns. Excellent closeup swatches, showing at least one repeat and
usually more. See Laurie's Photo Album for two swatches from this book.

Background stitches are specified under the chart, rather than filled in
every square...a big plus. Stitches and rows per repeat are given under the
chart. Pages of graphics at back of book demonstrate how to knit stitches.
Special stitches use black dots and are explained under the chart.

Bonus surprise! The last section of the book contains swatches of 29
different ribbings/edgings/ insertions with charts on the following pages.
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Japanese, no English. These stitches are suitable for many knitted items,

Cost from Amazon, 2400 yen/$19.96. Approximately $10 for shipping with two
other books at the same time. Excellent buy. This book is a real treasure,
especially for lace knitters, but a great addition to every knitting
library.