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I have a couple of books from this handmade ZAKKA series by le duvet doux. Yet another book that doesn’t include pattern sheets. Nonetheless, the nice photography and kitschy illustrations work for me. This “monochrome travel” issue features a zakka shopping guide in Kobe and monochromatic zakka ideas.

NLB Call No: English q746.432041 RAD -[ART]

This is a pretty book you’d want to add to your shelf with it’s nice fabric+paper cover, nice fonts, happy colors and an attractive model on the cover. It’s a pattern book and not a learn-how-to-knit book, so don’t be mistaken. It isn’t as comprehensive as Stitch ‘N Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook but I love its Modern Bustier, Lace-up Fingerless Gloves, Paper Lanterns and Screen Door patterns; the latter two experiments with uncommon sources of yarns.

The title of this book is “Sweets & Wrapping”, where the word “sweets” in this case, actually refers to confections. Inside, there are recipes for making green tea coated chocolates, chocolate dipped orange peel, tartlets and other small confections. Complimented with zakka-inspired wrapping ideas and beautiful photography, this is a lovely paperback to add to anyone’s collection.