Nicky Epstein is a celebrated knitting designer renowned for her inventive stitch combinations and vibrant colorwork, particularly in her sweaters. She masterfully employs the appliqué of separately knitted motifs, adding a unique dimension to her creations. Epstein's approach revitalizes traditional techniques, offering fresh perspectives and inspiring knitters with her distinctive aesthetic. Her significant contributions have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the world of knitting design.
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.
This official Barbie knitwear book allows the reader to give every girl's favourite doll a wardrobe worthy of her popularity. The 75 stylish patterns include vintage looks, wedding dresses, sportswear, beachwear, and bags and accessories.
A collection of knitted and crocheted edgings. It offers creative solutions for embellishing knits. It presents a variety of borders, trims, ribs, ruffles, cords, twists, appliques and other distinctive elements for necklines, cuffs, closures and corners.
Explains the techniques for measuring a doll, adapting patterns and choosing yarn and needles. This title offers 25 playful, fashion-forward patterns for 18-inch dolls. It includes everything from hats and coats to dresses, skirts, tops and pants.
Design superstar Nicky Epstein's adorable collection of crochet patterns for today's wildly popular 18-inch dolls. Includes 25 playful, fashion-forward garments!
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.
Using Epstein's fresh approach and simple step-by-step instructions, knitters make a square (often with colour work or quirky techniques), sew it into the designated shape, and stuff it! Fun embellishments add details and character to each creature.
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.
