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.
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Characterized by a wealth of whimsical decorative details and an imaginative use of color, Epstein's designs are well known to readers of such major knitting magazines as Interweave Knits and Knitters. Now Epstein has put together an encyclopedic collection of knitted motifs, borders and edgings, cords, fringes, tassels, and surface embroidery stitches. Entries for the 350 embellishments featured include color photographs plus written and charted patterns and hints for incorporating embellishments into handmade or store-bought knits. Not a "project book," this work, like Barbara Walker's stitch treasuries, is an essential reference for knitters in search of ways to enhance knitted garments. Highly recommended, especially for large public libraries and textile collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Nicky Epstein is the author of The Knit Hat Book. Her articles have appeared in Vogue Knitting, Knitters, Interweave Knits, and Family Circle Knitting. She lives in New York City.
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By A. Modesitt
Format:Paperback
This book was so helpful in allowing me to create a set of 'knitting tools' which I constantly use now! It is a mind and hand opening volume which will inspire any knitter to add the type of details to their knitting that make the average sweater seem couture!
Annie Modesitt
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By A Customer
Format:Paperback
My initial impression of Nicky Epstein was a good knitting designer who mired herself in lace, and bows and teddy bears--kind of technical genius in a world of knitting that is not my own.
Well, was I wrong! This book has inspired me more than any current knitting publication--and has me designing and knitting my own work with confidence in her tips and ideas (the I-cord is an epiphany!! from flowers to Irish knots, to buttons!) developing truly original things that have my friends and relatives looking twice! I have been almost evangelical amongst my friends and the poor lady at the knitting shop about this book--carrying it with me, and giving it as gifts. Granted, it is for a fairly advanced level of skill and ability to design--but an inspiration for every level of knitter and a great gift for any Knit Wit in your life.
Her explanations, illustrations and photographs describe her trims and treatments in a straightforward, easy to follow manner. The book is chock full of ideas that one can find in older knitting publications (such as Barbara Walker's books)-- but compiled in the manner and spirit that she has makes them special and new to today's knitters.
Buy this book and knit yourself a flower, some leaves, a celtic cross. You better have plenty of scrap yarn on hand to try these marvellous ideas out--or Nicky Epstein will have you running to your closest yarn store to start a project to try these ideas out.
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Ok so not everything in this book needed to be included, like how to work stripes. But for the knitter who is truley devoted, this book is a required reference tool. There is a wealth of design inspiration here and a lot of information.
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Great fun and very practical
This is pretty much the ultimate do-it-yorself knitters book. The whole idea is to give ideas that will spice up a ho-hum project and turn it into something amazing. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2001 by Gwenley
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I recommend this to EVERYONE who knits
If you have a favorite pattern that you do over and over, this book can help. I have two or three baby sweaters I love to make as gifts, and I customize them with appliques, and... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2001 by Joanna Daneman
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Useful beyond your wildest dreams
If you thought this book is just for those who want to spice up their knitting with a bit of embroidery, think again. Read more
Published on Feb 13 2001 by Joanna Daneman
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Look over first...
For some reason, whenever I saw this in a bookstore, it wasshrink-wrapped. Luckily I was able to check it out from thelibrary. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2001
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Rare find, one of a kind Knitting
If you love to knit and love embellishments, you need this book. I borrowed a copy from the library and could hardly wait until to order my own copy. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2000 by Mary Hall
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Wonderful ideas to create one-of-a-kind clothing
I have this book in hardcover (it IS available, Amazon.com should look into that), and I love it. Unlike the other reviewer, I greatly appreciated the many different leaf styles... Read more
Published on Oct 24 1999 by fan of quality products
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Good embellishment ideas to dress up simple designs
This book provided a number of ideas for embellishment on what might normally be relatively simple sweater designs. Read more
Published on Oct 20 1999
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