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Cover of the Eclogue Fair Isle Knitting Craft Book featuring a close-up of a person wearing a Fair Isle knitted sweater with bird patterns, against a plain background. 'Eclogue' by Toshiyuki Shimada, featuring a sophisticated Fair Isle vest in rich earth tones
A spread showing a stunning full-sized Fair Isle sweater and matching mittens from the Shimada collection
A close-up of a high-definition color-work chart from Eclogue, showing the intricate geometric Fair Isle layout
A close-up of a high-definition color-work chart from Eclogue, showing the intricate geometric Fair Isle layout
A spread showing a stunning full-sized Fair Isle sweater and matching mittens from the Shimada collection
Cover of the Eclogue Fair Isle Knitting Craft Book featuring a close-up of a person wearing a Fair Isle knitted sweater with bird patterns, against a plain background. 'Eclogue' by Toshiyuki Shimada, featuring a sophisticated Fair Isle vest in rich earth tones
A spread showing a stunning full-sized Fair Isle sweater and matching mittens from the Shimada collection
A close-up of a high-definition color-work chart from Eclogue, showing the intricate geometric Fair Isle layout
A close-up of a high-definition color-work chart from Eclogue, showing the intricate geometric Fair Isle layout
A spread showing a stunning full-sized Fair Isle sweater and matching mittens from the Shimada collection

Eclogue by Toshiyuki Shimada: 22 Masterpiece Fair Isle Knitting Patterns (Nihon Vogue Japanese Craft Book)

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Own the definitive guide to modern Fair Isle artistry by Japan’s premier knitwear designer.

Eclogue is more than a pattern book; it is a visual symphony of color and geometry curated by the legendaryToshiyuki Shimada. Known for his ability to blend traditional heritage with a contemporary, high-fashion aesthetic, Shimada offers 22 breathtaking projects that will challenge your skills and elevate your handmade wardrobe to "boutique" status.

Why Eclogue belongs in your knitting library:

  • 22 High-End Projects: A comprehensive collection including heirloom-quality sweaters, intricate vests, delicate mittens, and cozy accessories.

  • The "Shimada Signature": Master the complex color-play and rhythmic motifs that have made Toshiyuki Shimada a household name among international knitters.

  • Architectural Precision: Every pattern is mapped out inmeticulous, high-contrast color charts and detailed schematics.

  • Universal Charting: While the text is in Japanese, the visual instructions are so precise that experienced color-work knitters can follow the charts with ease.

Perfect for: Advanced knitters seeking a challenge, fans of Shetland-style color-work, and collectors of high-quality Japanese craft publications.