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Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes—a square!
No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.
Inside you will find:
Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans! Knitting Block by Block gives you the tools to unlock a world of creative possibilities and confidently build your own design “blockbusters,” one block at a time.
No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories.
Inside you will find:
- 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nicky’s signature wit, verve, and style.
- More than ten exclusive project designs that will make you say “I can’t believe that is made out of blocks!”
- Detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases.
- Exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces.
Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans! Knitting Block by Block gives you the tools to unlock a world of creative possibilities and confidently build your own design “blockbusters,” one block at a time.
About the Author
Beloved knitwear designer NICKY EPSTEIN is the bestselling author of numerous books, including Knitting on Top of the World, Knitting on the Edge, and Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch. Her designs have also been featured in Vogue Knitting magazine and many other knitting publications, on television, and at art exhibitions. She currently resides in New York City and travels extensively, teaching and lecturing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many great blocks to use!!!!,
This review is from: Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More (Hardcover)
This is a great book! It has so many different block styles. Also it is very easy to understand I've already started my first blanket and can't wait to create more for Christmas presents using different blocks.You could go on forever making afaghans and no 2 will look the same.My only problem is trying to decide what ones I will use for each blanket I like pretty much all of them.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (28 customer reviews) 85 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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It's a Matter of Taste,
By Phyllis Staff - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More (Hardcover)
Living in Texas, I've found that I can knit afghans during only a few winter months. Why? It's often too hot to be working on a large, warm afghan. So when I saw that this book was focused on small blocks that could be joined (in a cold month) to make a large piece, I jumped at it.Now that I've received the book, I've changed my mind. Here's my take on "Knitting Block by Block." PROS: 1. Nicky Epstein's books are always high quality, and this book is no exception. Excellent binding allows the book to remain open where you're working without damaging the spine. Paper is heavy and pleasing to the touch. Color is, as expected, lavish. In fact, color is one of the best parts of an Epstein volume. 2. Patterns and examples are clear, even for a novice knitter. You can see many different types of blocks and follow one of her examples or create your own unique design. CONS: 1. It's a matter of personal taste, but, after reading through the book several times, I realized that I like knitting as a continuous piece of fabric without seams (where they can be avoided). I do not care for unnecessary seams like those shown in her scarves. 2. Again, it's a matter of taste, but, although I'm usually like a child with her nose pressed against a candy store window, screaming "I want one of those," I did not find many patterns that compelled me to whip out my needles. 3. Although I like the look of cord on knit fabric, I have a personal dislike of sewing my knitting together. I do the assembly grudgingly and have no wish to do more. With many of the designs, I'd be sitting for hours doing something I don't care to do. OVERALL: This is a beautiful book that did not please me as much as Epstein's books usually do. If you enjoy hand sewing, if you enjoy stitching knit pieces together, this will be your book. For me, I'll go back to her classic afghan book. Four stars 34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome back Nicky Epstein,
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This review is from: Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More (Hardcover)
I am so delighted with this book..Once again Ms. Epstein shows the imagination and inventiveness that makes her my personal favorite knitwear designer. Her last 2 books had REALLY disappointed me because they really were a rehash of her old ideas. Knitting on Top of the World and Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch just didn't make it for me. I want Ms. Epstein's imagination...not a travel guide to Tuscany...There are many many blocks in this book...my favorites happen to be the ones with i-cord and ideas of how one might use them...directions call for knitting with Cascade 220 ..a lovely yarn that is not only beautiful, comes in many colors, but is quite affordable. There are directions for all the blocks as well as for the patterns of garments made using the blocks... WELCOME BACK, Ms. Epstein....and thank you... 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Errata- Knitters Beware,
By Carole M. Warner "Momz" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More (Hardcover)
Working from library copy until mine arrives -- I am making the 35-square afgan (pg 216). NOTE: Color numbers actually refer to Cascade 220, NOT Cascade 220 "Superwash." Superwash color numbers are entirely different. First instruction is to make 17 stockinette stitch blocks in A." Color A is actually an accent color and has insufficient yardage. Instruction should say "Main Color" and should be noted as such in "Materials" paragraph. Beginning knitters might be stymied by these errata before even starting. Even though I like the patterns and overall presentation of this book, I am giving it only three stars due to inadequate editing.Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More
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