Far Eastern Flair by Stephanie van der Linden

Far Eastern Flair

Knitting
December 2008
Light Fingering ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 458 yards (366 - 419 m)
womens 35 to 41, US women's 5-10.5
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Sashiko embroidery emerged from the mending and embellishment of navy blue fishermen’s clothing with white thread. Sashiko embroidery doesn’t often appear in combination with knitting, but it is an especially pleasing traditional Japanese way to embellish a piece of knitting.

Also needed: One skein of white 8 ply embroidery floss and embroidery needle.