Machi Abe

Machi Abe is a celebrated Japanese knitwear designer and author, known globally in the crafting community. She is the author of Abe's Knitting and a contributor to the rich tradition of Japanese craft publishing. Abe’s work is renowned for its elegance, simplicity, and attention to texture. In a world of fast fashion, she advocates for the "slow" art of creating one's own garments. Her designs often blend traditional techniques with modern aesthetics, making them popular with knitters around the world.\n\nAbe’s books are more than just pattern collections; they are manuals on mindfulness and precision. She emphasizes the tactile joy of working with yarn and the satisfaction of constructing something by hand. Japanese knitting patterns are famous for their complexity and chart-based instructions, and Abe is a master of this visual language. She encourages crafters to challenge themselves and to view knitting as a form of artistic expression. Through her teaching and writing, Machi Abe has helped bridge the gap between Eastern and Western knitting communities, inspiring a new wave of makers to pick up their needles and create with intention.