I‘m lucky to be in a city that`s not too big but has plenty of yarn stores at my disposal. So far, I`ve found 3 yarn shops that are VERY knitter friendly. Lots of great deals, especially on discontinued yarn lines and out of season yarn (i.e. 50g balls of decent wool yarn for 150 yen apiece (just over $1US). I have even found some great knitting books.
The best part of Japanese knitting and crochet books is that they most have the patterns charted out for you. No need to know Japanese, just check the stitche guide at the back of the book and see step by step pictures for everything you need to know. There`s even a book of great summer hats that I have started in on. I`m working my way through a crocheted linen cloche with a stylish fold in it to give it an unusual shape.
I`ve found my knitter`s paradise. Thank you, yarn gods, for sending me here.
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Yeah, Japanese knitting and crafts books are great, aren't they? I've built up quite a library.
You're lucky to have good yarn shops where you are. There are good fabric stores in Sapporo, but the yarn selection is lacking.
I'm so excited for you- I mean, not just for the crafting. I've become rather obsessed with Japanese patterns myself- I really want to play around with them.
I can't believe the yarn is so inexpensive...
You are so lucky to be near the Japanese LYS, how i wish i have those store-friendly, surrounded by YUMMY yarns.
I am a fan of Japanese pattern too !! It has very nice lovely pics.
sorri, i deleted the above comment due to double posting :)
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