Nicky Epstein is een gevierde brei-ontwerpster, bekend om haar inventieve steekcombinaties en levendige kleurpatronen, vooral in haar truien. Ze past meesterlijk applicaties toe van afzonderlijk gebreide motieven, wat haar creaties een unieke dimensie geeft. Epstein's benadering blaast traditionele technieken nieuw leven in en biedt frisse perspectieven die breiers inspireren met haar onderscheidende esthetiek. Haar belangrijke bijdragen hebben haar status als een prominente figuur in de wereld van breiontwerpen verstevigd. Haar werk onderscheidt zich door durf en originaliteit.
Provides more than 350 edging patterns including ribs, cords, appliques and techniques. With patterns for various skill levels, this guide to borders can help any knitter add stunning finishes to her pieces. It features designs such as a rose applique capelet and a coat with 'fur' trim.
Presents more than 150 edging embellishments for cuffs, collars, angles, corners and necklines, and contains a bell-sleeve jacket with a Celtic knot closure; a stylish cable-hooded wrap that's textured with unusual patterns; and, a colourful Fair Isle coat with a distinctive hem treatment.
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. With approximately 200 different edgings and some gorgeous projects, all with detailed instructions, pattern charts and photographs, Nicky Epstein's guide will have crocheters grabbing for their hooks.
Nicky Epstein presents an enchanting collection of fantasy and fairy tale costumes for the popular 18-inch dolls. The beloved author has created 22 imaginative patterns featuring favourite characters, including Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Peter Pan, as well as a dragon, unicorn, witch, fairy, mermaid, wizard and pirate.
Quirky, attractive knitted flowers, fringes, lattice edgings, and other embellishments can add style and flair to handmade knitted garments, store-bought sweaters, household items, and more. This book contains hundreds of ideas and instructions for using knitted appliques, borders, cords, embroidery, and enhancements such as fringes, tassels, pom-poms, and ties. Step-by-step instructions, line drawings, and charts present more than 350 patterns for all types of embellishments. A special section includes techniques on how to incorporate these patterns into projects. Photographs provide guidance and inspiration to novices and experts.
Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects. In this volume, the author reimagines the humble block with 150 patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.
Compiled by an acclaimed knitwear designer and teacher, this collection of 350 knitted edgings, borders, and trims runs the gamut of styles and offers something for all tastes. A wealth of individual project ideas are featured for ribbed edges, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, and garters. Color photographs accompany each of the designs, which rely upon readily available yarns and which come complete with line-by-line stitching instructions. Decorate cuffs, finish hems, and customize your own unique sweater. Develop distinctive styles and patterns using ideas such as the feather lace ruffle, bel epoque, garter stitch weave, sea scallop edge, sugar drop and much more.
You won’t believe what you can make with knitted circles! One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghans—even a stunning lace dress. Only Nicky Epstein, always on the cutting edge of knitwear design, could dream up these innovative garments and accessories that all start with a simple shape. In her bestselling book Knitting Block by Block, Nicky elevated the humble block to outstanding fashion, but that was just the beginning. Now she takes on a new challenge and shows you how to make a statement with circles. Mix and match to your heart’s content with 100 circles and 20 inspiring projects that feature everything from cables to rich colorwork, delicate lace, and over-the-top embellishments in Nicky’s signature style. You’ll find step-by-step techniques on how to knit circles, both in the round and flat, plus expert guidance on customizing the projects, with unique cut-and-paste circle templates to design your own styles. With this groundbreaking book, you’ll never look at circles the same way. Once again, Nicky Epstein has outdone herself, opening up a world of creative possibilities with a gorgeous knitting reference that will have you knitting in the best of circles over and over.
Nicky's delightful and inspiring patterns range from a tweedy wrap with appliqued leaves to a scarf sprinkled with bright knitted yo-yos, and others that use mosaic stitch, felting and shibori.
A collection of 25 sophisticated patterns for beautiful sweaters, jackets and accessories. It features designs that offer interesting new twists on classic handknit designs. It offers knitters of all skill levels adventurous, wearable projects that showcase innovative and clever construction and garment details.