Synopses & Reviews
In this welcome continuation of her fabulously successful
Knitting On, Over, and Beyond the Edge series, she shows crocheters how to add her signature embellishments to their projects. Nicky has created nearly 200 spectacular edgings, all with written instructions, charts, and photographs, along with amazing projects that showcase them magnificently. A little red jacket, cropped, shaped, and adorned with oversize buttons, features pretty scalloping. The adorable pink t-shirt provides a perfect example of how a little crocheting can transform an existing garment into a one-of-a-kind boutique-quality piece.and#160; Among her other fashion-forward designs: an ecru crystal shoulder cape, hat band and bracelet, and multicolor top. As with all Nickyand#8217;s other books, this is sure to be a hit!
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Praise forand#160;
Knitting on the Edge:
and#147;[S]o useful and lushand#133; inviting and so easy to use.and#8221;--Booklist
and#147;You'll turn to these pages time and time again.and#8221;--Vogue Knitting
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Praise for
Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers:
and#147;As prolific as she is creativeand#133;Epstein here transforms a once-grandmotherly-looking craft into a twenty-first century art formand#133;.and#8221;--Booklistand#160;
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Praise for
Knitting in Tuscany:
"...handsomely designed...filled with lovely photos...The personal tone of the narrative makes readers feel like they're (almost) along for the ride...Perhaps the knitters' travel book of the year." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)
"Part travelogue, part pattern collection, this guide takes you sightseeing in more than half a dozen storied Tuscan towns...shares recipes and resources; and, naturally, presents 16 projects that morph local scenes and sensibilties with Epstein's signature style...[an] elegant paean to fine living." --Yarn Market News
Synopsis
Crocheters: go on the edge with Nicky Epsteinand#8212;bestselling author, needleworker, and designer extraordinaire! With approximately 200 different edgings and some gorgeous projectsand#8212;all with detailed instructions, pattern charts, and photographsand#8212;Nicky's guide will have crocheters grabbing for their hooks. Create a cropped red jacket featuring oversize buttons and pretty scalloping; an ecru crystal shoulder cape; a hatband and bracelet; a unique multicolor top, and more. This comprehensive guide to crochet edging will take you to the next level and is sure to be an essential part of your needlework library.
Synopsis
Nicky Epstein goes Beyond the Edge in this third installment of her blockbuster Edgings series, finally in paperback. With her signature inventiveness, Nicky takes knitters a step beyond with more than 150 exceptional edging embellishments for cuffs, collars, angles, corners, and necklines, Knitters of every skill level will find new and exciting ways to use ribbons, lace, buttons, bobbles, and more to create one-of-a-kind garments.
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The now-classic collection of 350 edgings, borders, and trims by acclaimed designer Nicky Epstein is available in paperback! Taking the traditional rib to new heights, Nicky features improved ribbed edges, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, and garters. Line-by-line instructions accompany each of the stitches. Decorate cuffs, customize a sweater, and develop unique patterns using ideas such as the feather lace ruffle, bel epoque, garter stitch weave, sea scallop edge, and sugar drop.
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In this follow up to the best-selling Knitting on the Edge, Nicky Epstein creates more than 350 color and shape combinations that will wow knitters of any level. Appliquand#233;s, cords, ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, and bobbles become extraordinary finishes for any project. A must-have title for every knitting library.
About the Author
One of today's hottest knitwear designers, Nicky Epstein has gained international recognition for her distinctive and innovative work, whimsical sense of style and informative workshops. She is the author of the bestselling Edgings series (Knitting On the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge, Knitting Beyond the Edge, and Crocheting on the Edge), Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers, Knitting Never Felt Better, Knitting On Top of the World, Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch, and more. Her designs appear in major crafting magazines, including Vogue Knitting, and she teaches and lectures frequently about knitting and design.