Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers

by Nicky Epstein, Jennifer Levy (Photographer)

Overview

Nicky Epstein, “rock star” of handicrafts, knits up a colorful garden of flowers to be used as embellishments for clothes, shoes, pillows and bags. The felted and knitted flowers 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. Choose this hardcover edition as a lasting heirloom to be passed on. This is the ultimate sourcebook for knitters looking to give their projects a floral finish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781931543880
Publisher:	Sixth&Spring
Publication date:	04/28/2006
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Nicky Epstein is a prolific crochet and knitwear designer, the author of numerous bestselling books on crochet and knitting, and a popular teacher who travels nationally and internationally to lecture and give workshops on knitting and crochet technique. She has created designs for many yarn manufacturers, and her work is frequently published in knitting and crochet magazines, including Vogue® Knitting, Vogue® Knitting, Crochet, and Knit Simple™. In 2005 she received a prestigious award from The National NeedleArts Association, and in 2006 her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, where she lives.