Synopses & Reviews
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!
Review
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
About the Author
Nicky Epstein is a knitwear designer, the author of numerous bestselling books on knitting, and a popular teacher who travels nationally and internationally to lecture and give workshops on knitting technique. In 2005, she received a prestigious award from the National NeedleArts Association, and a year later her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Her website is nickyepstein.com. She lives in New York City.