I have some Japanese books which I am pretty sure include instructions for resizing some of the patterns. Would anybody be willing to help me with translations? Don't worry, I don't need the whole book translated! Just a few instructions!

Have you tried here

http://babelfish.altavista.com/

You would need to type it in though which would mean getting hold of a Japanese typeface

Dont know if it's still there but Park Language Centre in West Street might be able to help. If not, give the Uni a call.