[Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd.] The knitting book that’s hugely popular overseas is finally on sale! “The Secrets of Crocheting Taught by THE Knotty BOSS,” featuring 100 crochet techniques and tricks you’ll use for the rest of your life, on sale October 22nd.
Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 27, 2025 To Members of the Press The knitting book that’s been hugely popular overseas is finally on sale! “The Knotty Boss’ Secrets of Crocheting,” featuring 100 crochet techniques and tips you can use for a lifetime, will be released on October 22nd. The English and German versions were quickly reprinted worldwide! Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the release of “The Knotty Boss’s Secrets of Crocheting” (written by Anna Leisina, translated by Kyoko Nitta). was released at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide from Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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beginner-friendly crochet patterns, recipes, and helpful tips. “I wish I’d known this sooner!” Solve your crochet problems! The author, who has been knitting for many years, draws on his knowledge and experience to suggest solutions and tips that go beyond the “standard” crochet techniques and that cannot be solved with standard knitting techniques. Carefully explained with large photographs are crochet techniques that are not well known in Japan. The visual differences in knitted fabrics make it easy to apply the techniques to suit the things you want to knit. [Examples of techniques introduced] – How to join yarn to create inconspicuous seams – How to knit seamless rise stitches (a method of knitting that does not slope the rise stitches) – How to knit to create beautiful crochet patterns – How to knit to create straight color boundaries in crochet patterns – How to join motifs to use for different finishes – Variations in edging and fringe Also included are American and British knitting terms and a chart comparing crochet hook and yarn sizes. This book is packed with eye-opening techniques that will answer your questions like, “Why does it turn out like this?” and “I wish I could knit like this!” This book will take your crocheting to the next level!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-c01a954ca7b9ed2f768a767a51afe0a5-1804×1280.jpg Let’s start by choosing your yarn and tools!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-3a29b889e1430e0c5967bd85b43b3ee3-2330×1653.jpg No matter how much experience you have in crocheting, completing a row perfectly can be difficult. Let’s get the hang of it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-07d20d96ad47937374cd2705414eb796-2330×1653.jpg Here’s a trick to make color changes work!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-43344255ef23ec5dd73ab5f8b9a81045-2330×1653.jpg Even fun motif stitching can be refined with a few simple tips and techniques. Table of contents of this book
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-b3a58151448c17af19c53edb313a025f-2706×1920.jpg ■Materials and tools ■Tie the thread ■Mastering the cast-on
■Perfecting the row ■Mastering circular knitting ■Changing colors ■The secret to successful amigurumi ■How to connect motifs ■Beautiful edges ■Perfect finish Author profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-a1acf7dbf08d457972722edeb59eb3cb-337×335.jpg Anna Lejzina Graphic designer. She is passionate about crocheting as a hobby and currently hosts a YouTube show called “The Knotty Boss.” Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she moved to the United States with her family as a teenager. She studied graphic design at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has been working as a professional designer for over 15 years since graduating. Instagram @theknottyboss YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theknottyboss Bibliographic information
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/41489/726/41489-726-365d316310f99cf32d7e5fd8a09b5ab1-1804×2560.jpg Title: The Knotty Boss’s Secrets of Crocheting Author: Anna Leisina Translator: Kyoko Nitta Price: 2,310 yen (tax included) Format: A5 Number of pages: 160 ISBN: 978-4-537-22324-8 Release date: October 22, 2025 https://www.nihonbungeisha.co.jp/book/b10144692.html About purchasing books Available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores. Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4537223243/ Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18337737/ Popular related books from Nihon Bungeisha
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