Synopses & Reviews
Some say and#147;stop and smell the flowersand#8221;and#151;but the indomitable Nicky Epstein says: Stop and CROCHET them instead!
Beloved designer Epstein gives crocheters a special gift: an exquisite collection of over 40 flowersand#151;plus patterns for garments embellished with her floral designs. Featuring a beautiful layout and magnificent photography, this keepsake volume features stitch pattern flowers, petal constructed flowers, cord flowers, and the extremely popular felted flowers. Some make fanciful pieces of jewelry; others can adorn handicrafts for a fabulous finishing touch. Among the pretty garden blossoms: a calla lily, blue and purple pansies, a delicate lacy white wedding boutonniere; and a selection of floral corkscrews.
A reprint of the bestselling hardcover edition
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Review
andldquo;The first book from Crawford, creator of the popular craft blog OneSheepishGirl.com, continues her sweet, pastel-colored, slightly kooky aesthetic, with more than 20 project ideas for crocheting. She begins with a thorough overview of crocheting basics, a helpful launch into the rest of the volume. While there are some attractive wearables here, including a clever crochet make-over for a purchased shirtand#39;s collar, the majority of designs are for home dandeacute;cor items, from a set of ombre baskets in three sizes and an adorable Cottage Tea Cozy, which looks like it dropped in from a British cartoon. The bookand#39;s whimsy is very charming . . . Crawfordand#39;s got a creative, engaging style.andrdquo; andmdash;Publishers Weekly
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and#8220;Nicky Epstein's The Essential Edgings Collection: 500 of her Favorite Original Borders comes from a famous knitwear designer who pairs lovely photos of some five hundred designs from her various popular knitting books with a wide range of ruffles, ribs, cords, twists, appliques and other finishing elements that can be applied to necklines, cuffs, closures and more. Knitters of all experience levels will find this packed with step-by-step color photos illustrating every piece of the production method, making this a top pick for any knitting collection.and#8221; --Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
Who better than design superstar Nicky Epstein to create an adorable collection of crochet patterns for today's wildly popular 18-inch dolls? Epstein's 25 playful, fashion-forward garmentsand#8212;from hats, coats, and jackets to dresses, skirts, tops, and pantsand#8212;range from classic to chic to trendy, and she gives all the basics on measuring, getting a great fit, and choosing the right yarn and needles. Nicky's outfits make up a stylish complete doll wardrobeand#8212;perfect for a special little girl's special friend!
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The popular blog One Sheepish Girl (onesheepishgirl.com) celebrates creativity and vintage style with an unmistakably modern flairand#8212;and that's exactly what Meredith Crawford, its founder and editor, does in this beautifully curated collection. Crawford's fun, imaginative projects include a and#8220;Diana Dreamerand#8221; purse (an homage to her vintage camera of the same name), a bow brooch, a sweetly embellished blouse, a cottage tea cozy with a and#8220;thatchedand#8221; roof, unique picture frames and gift boxes, and delightful garlands for party decorating. Tutorials and step-by-step how-tos cover basic crochet stitches and special techniques.
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Designer, author, teacher, and knitting celebrity Nicky Epstein has created a stylish delight: 25 playful, fashion-forward patterns for 18-inch dolls. Nicky speaks fondly of the dolls that inspired her designs and explains the techniques for measuring a doll, adapting patterns, and choosing yarn and needles. The adorable pieces range from classic to chic, and include everything from hats and coats to dresses, skirts, tops, and pantsand#8212;a tiny, complete wardrobe of Nicky Epstein originals!
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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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In her inspired collections of knittedand#160;edgings, acclaimed knitwear designer Nicky Epstein offered creative solutions for embellishing knits. Now comes Nicky Epstein Theand#160;Essential Edgings Collection, a beautifully photographed compilation of 500 designs from her popular books Knitting on the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge, and Knitting Beyond the Edge, presenting an amazing variety of unique borders, trims, ribs, ruffles, cords, twists, appliquand#233;s, and other distinctive elements for necklines, cuffs, closures, and corners. It's a and#8220;greatest knitsand#8221; anthology every crafter will want to own!
About the Author
Nicky Epstein is a prolific crochet and knitwear designer, the author of numerous bestselling books on crochet and knitting, and a popular teacher who travels nationally and internationally to lecture and give workshops on knitting and crochet technique. She has created designs for many yarn manufacturers, and her work is frequently published in knitting and crochet magazines, including
Vogueand#174;
Knitting,
Vogueand#174; Knitting,
Crochet, and
Knit Simpleand#8482;. In 2005 she received a prestigious award from The National NeedleArts Association, and in 2006 her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, where she lives.