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Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs Cords Appliques Color Eclectic - The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders
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Product Description
Practically every knitted project needs an edging, and with her hit knitting reference, Knitting on the Edge, Nicky Epstein took the humble traditional rib to new heights. She now proudly presents a companion volume that's equally informative and rich in designs. Knitting Over the Edge takes the craft further, with more than 300 unusual edge combinations and shapings that will add a special, unique touch to any piece. The striking patterns will keep knitters of every level busy experimenting with different types of ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, bobbles and more. The topics explored in depth include cords, appliqués (such as flowers, leaves, hearts, and geometrics), color work, and a host of truly extraordinary corners, angles, bindings, and closures. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Knitwear designer Nicky Epstein has gained nationwide recognition for her informative workshops, her distinctive and innovative work, and her whimsical sense of style. She has authored numerous books including Knitting on the Edge, Crochet for Barbie Doll, and Knits for Barbie Doll. Her designs have also been featured in Vogue Knitting magazine, as well as many other publications, as well as on television and in art exhibitions.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #54846 in Books
- Published on: 2005-10-15
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 160 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Booklist
There is no better indicator of a craft's resurgence or ascendance than the number of new books devoted to the subject. And although knitting's revival has been in the works since the beginning of the millennium (if not before), this new innovative book signals a more sophisticated knitter in the making.Epstein never disappoints. Her retinue and reputation expand with every book, from Knitting Hats (1997) to this second command performance (given the phenomenal kudos for Knitting on the Edge). It is simple, really, in this ultimate collection of more than 350 different choices for ribs, cords, appliques, colors, and a type called nouveau. Document it via a color swatch, easy-to-understand directions, and stitch repetition information. Then practice it in a breathtaking handful of patterns, such as a knockout circus circle scarf to a showstopping cozy coat with fur-ball trim. What's next, Nicky? Barbara Jacobs
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Customer Reviews
Wonderful Book of Designs for Edge Knitting
Nicky Epstein does not disappoint with her Knitting Over the Edge book. If you've seen the pink shawl on the cover and are intrigued, you should see the whole shawl. There's a beautiful photo of the shawl in the book along with the pattern. The shawl is absolutely lovely, done in a soft pink wool in basketweave stitch with crocheted roses lining the edge.
There are four other designs with patterns offered in the book - a red sweater with a flower, a nouveau style long coat done with a pom pom fringe, a purple shawl with a floral edge and a light purple scarf with a really interesting donut-like fringe, which looks really neat. And all this isn't even the main theme of the book!
For interesting stitches, there are about 183 pages of stitch designs offered from Ribs, (think loop de loop, pom pom, fringe, etc.) Cords (loop de loop, herringbone, chain link knots, etc). There is a section on Appliques like the roses mentioned above, leaves, other types of flowers, discs, donuts. The Colour section takes the stitches and mixes them up with two or more colours of yarn used to create patterns--this is beyond your basic fairisle stitch, and covers stiches such as "Sugar Twists" and Knotty Stripes". Some of the colour stitches use graphs to plot out where each colour is used. The last section called Nouveau covers the really cool and trendy stuff. Here are directions to twisted loops and cable knots, open work, layered flaps, holsters, ruffles, etc.
At the back of the book is a term and stitch abbreviation and it does give an explanation of how to do the stitch. There's also a few examples of stitches with colour drawings (Kitchener, Duplication and Embroidery Stitches).
This book is well worth the investment as a reference source for hundreds of stitches to apply to the edges of your knitted garments. Happy Knitting Everyone!
Lots of NEW ideas!
Very decorative and very innovative.
However, if you are a beginner on knitting, it may take a while to figure out the pattern.
It's fun, good book to buy for your knitting library !!
