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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, bags—almost 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 Epstein’s detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure.
A reprint of the bestselling hardcover edition
About the Author
One of today's hottest knitwear designers, Nicky Epstein has gained international recognition for her innovative work. She is the author of the bestselling Edgings series (Knitting On the Edge 9781931543408, Knitting Over the Edge 9781931543750, Knitting Beyond the Edge 9781933027012 and Crocheting on the Edge 9781933027357) and many other books. Her designs have appeared in Vogue Knitting and other major crafting magazines and she lectures frequently about knitting and design.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab Flowers,
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This review is from: Nicky Epstein Knitted Flowers (Paperback)
These are the best ideas for letting your imagine go wild. Instructions are clear and easy so you can be on your way!
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awesome book,
This review is from: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers (Hardcover)
Book is beautifully illustrated so that you know how the finished product should look. Instructions are clear and not too wordy
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A surprising disappointment.,
By C. McCann - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers (Hardcover)
Although I have been a fan of Nicky Epstein's other books, this one was a real disappointment. It is stunningly photographed--worthy of a coffeetable book, really--but the photographs are often blurry, set in dim lighting, and focus on the flowers at such strange angles it's hard to see what the finished object will look like--not useful in a knitting instruction book. The typeset is tiny; again, attractive to look at from afar, but hard to read when you're trying to follow a pattern and manage needles at the same time. Also, several of these patterns are already featured in her other books; much of it feels like a rehash. The directions seem too complicated for new knitters, although more experience knitters can worth through them with a bit of effort. It's a shame; just adding a couple of additional sentences to each one would have made a difference. There are a couple of things I might make, but this book is really not worth the money. I would definitely not buy it if I had to do it again. Save your pennies and buy new yarn instead.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers,
By Scottish Gypsy "lisa_knits" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers (Hardcover)
I went ahead and purchased this book despite the somewhat boring patterns. There are a handful of flowers that are really pretty, but the majority of the patterns are rather dull. It's nice to have, but not a book to run out and purchase. I believe that Nicky Eptstein's "Knitted Embellishments" is a much better book.
47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spring is here!,
By Stacey M Smith - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers (Hardcover)
. . . and the garden is blooming! Nicky's collection of knitted & felted flowers is amazing! Creativity is brimming on every page! I wondered how many flowers could one knit - well, hundreds! The photographs are inspiring and beautiful. Quick to knit; the patterns are fun and easy to follow. Whether you are an accomplished knitter, or barely past your first scarf, you'll be amazed at the flora you can create. (Note: new knitters, you may need a little extra help on some projects, but you'll grow new skills) I have been searching for a book full of feminine floral embellishments, and this is it! I am going to have flowers on everything this year. Most of the flowers could be added to gifts and packages for an extra special touch. It would have been helpful to see more of the flowers in use, but I guess Epstein leaves the door open for us to find our own creative ideas. Many yarns seem easy to find or substitute, plus there is a listing in the back of where to buy from the less common companies. This is MUST-HAVE for your knitting library!
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