Synopses & Reviews
Nicky Epstein is a rock star” of knitting, and here she knits up a garden of colorful and whimsical flowers to adorn clothes, shoes, pillows, bagsalmost anything at all. These pretty blossoms range from ruffled roses to lazy daisies, from single blooms to complete bouquets, from layered petal varieties to scalloped and corkscrew styles. Some are made of soft, sensuous felt; others showcase sparkling, eye-catching gold lamé. With Epsteins detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure.
A reprint of the bestselling hardcover edition
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
Vogue®
Knitting,
Vogue® Knitting,
Crochet, and
Knit Simple™. 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.