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Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Color, Eclectic- The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders
Nicky Epstein, one of today's hottest knitwear designers, has created a fabulous follow-up to last season's bestselling Knitting on the Edge . With hundreds of new and super edgings to try, it's a must-have in every knitting library.
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.
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.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published October 6, 2005
About the author
Nicky Epstein
54 books35 followersNicky Epstein is a knitting designer and author of numerous books on knitting. She is known for her creative combinations of knitting stitches, and for the colorful patterns often found in her sweaters, especially involving applique of separately knitted motifs.[1] In 2005, she was given a prestigious award by the National NeedleArts Association. In 2006, her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Since the (winter) Holiday 2005 issue, Epstein has written a regular column in Vogue Knitting called simply "Nicky Epstein".
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
February 2, 2009
With my recent surge in cowl knitting I decided to give this unique stitch dictionary another shot.. Epstein has put together a wonderful collection of over 350 borders, but there is just something missing from this collection that makes Mary Thomas' knitting book or any Walker Treasury or even 150 Knitted Trims seem a better value for a knitter's precious stash budget. I felt that few of the designs really branched out to go off and over the edge in varied ways. Sure there are only so many methods one can knit over the edge but I wanted to see more. If it is received as a gift I doubt it would be ill received, but if one is deciding between this and another volume, I'd probably suggest swinging the other way. (I hate writing something not 100% positive. I'm happy she's put this out so people will think of doing more than the standard edgings but it just doesn't do it for me.)
October 8, 2012
A follow-up to Knitting on the Edge: Ribs * Ruffles * Lace * Fringes * Floral * Points & Picots - The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders, Knitting Over the Edge is equally beautiful and resourceful. The section about appliqués and colour-work are what bump this up to 5 stars, in my opinion.
December 10, 2018
I checked this book out of the library along with Knitting on the Edge by the same author. I liked this one alright, but it was, as the title suggests, a little too far over the edge for me. I'm a little on the conservative side and some of these patters were just too much, but still fun to look at.
October 17, 2014
Ok "read" might be a strong statement.
This book has some lovely variations on ribbing that I might use to modify a sweater someday. Some of the edgings are difficult to imagine a use for, but are amazing pieces of engineering. Epstein is fantastic.
This book has some lovely variations on ribbing that I might use to modify a sweater someday. Some of the edgings are difficult to imagine a use for, but are amazing pieces of engineering. Epstein is fantastic.
September 25, 2007
I loved all the patterns, but this is really for a more experienced knitter.
January 6, 2008
One can't really say they've read this book. I like the pictures, but I haven't tried any of the designs.
September 25, 2009
There are not too many edges in here that I want to do.
January 24, 2010
ok - not all the stuff in the book was something that i couldnt figure out myself that way didnt like it too much. was ok - some new ideas.
January 2, 2015
Excellent reference patterns!
December 18, 2013
on the reference shelf
July 1, 2014
Interesting, but not what I am looking for at this point in time. Knitted applique patterns are difficult to find so keep this in mind if that is something you might want to investigate.
August 12, 2015
Reference.
September 10, 2015
You'd think Epstein would've exhausted this topic with Knitting on the Edge, but not so. Amazingly, she has even more, and more elaborate, ways to fancify anything knitted.
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