Fifty sashiko patterns, a length of plain cotton sarashi cloth, and some thread — that is all you need to start. This book gathers a complete set of dishcloth designs and takes you through each one with detailed process explanations, so beginners can pick up a needle and begin stitching right away.
The pattern selection runs in two directions. First come the traditional Japanese motifs: asanoha hemp leaf, shippo tsunagi, seigaiha waves, kikko tortoiseshell, yabane arrows, kagome basket weave, bishamon kikko and dozens more, including single-stitch hitomezashi variations. Then a lighter Nordic-inspired group of illustrated motifs — houses, butterflies, birds, clover, a Dala horse, lemons, apples, vegetables and kitchen tools — for anyone who wants something playful alongside the classics.
Beyond the fifty designs, you get guidance on how to draw traditional patterns and stitch them well, how to finish a dishcloth properly, and how to use a Japanese thimble to work faster. Full-size and reduced templates are included, along with examples of the same patterns applied to items other than dishcloths. There is something genuinely calming about the rhythm of the running stitch, and with so many thread colors available you can make each piece your own.
The text is in Japanese. Instructions are supported throughout by photographs and diagrams, including the thimble technique, so the steps can be followed visually. 128 pages. Published by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha. Brand new, 2025 publication.
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