Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years-with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.From the editors of Nihon Vogue-the Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designers-Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated take on a favorite cool weather accessory with classic patterns like Fair Isle, Aran, cables and knit-and-purl, all knitted using Japanese charts and techniques. Among the 21 patterns in this book you'll find:Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffsA pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmersCozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffsElegant beaded mohair cuffsAnd more!The colorful patterns and classy neutrals offer something for every personal style and level of coziness. A few basic lessons-aimed at those who already have some knitting experience-and a step-by-step guide to the Japanese knitting symbols help simplify the process.Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves brings knitters everywhere a step closer to Japan's much-loved styles and techniques. Once you get started, making these beauties will be as addicting as wearing them!