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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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 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.
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.
Prachtvolle Rosen, Sonnenblumen in abgestuften Gelbtönen oder zarte Goldlackblüten: Gestrickte Blumen eignen sich wunderbar als kleine Akzente oder üppiger Blickfang auf einem Kleidungsstück oder Accessoire. Zur Auswahl stehen 37 bezaubernde Blüten - ein- und mehrfarbig, gefilzt oder mit Federn, Perlen und Glitzersteinchen verziert -, die dank der genauen Strickanleitungen schnell von der Hand gehen. Noch mehr florale Pracht bieten 10 Handarbeitsprojekte wie ein dekoratives Kissen, eine feminine Jacke oder eine traumhafte gefilzte Tasche.
