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Rethink traditional knitting with this groundbreaking collection of 25 sophisticated patterns for beautiful sweaters, jackets, and accessories from one of the most influential voices in knitwear design.Award-winning author Nicky Epstein offers knitters of all skill levels adventurous, wearable projects that showcase innovative and clever construction and garment details. From a tunic created by weaving sections of knitting to a pullover featuring braided sleeve details, these patterns all offer interesting new twists on classic handknit designs. The stitches are easy, but the eye-opening results will challenge the way knitters think about this age-old craft. Each chapter focuses on one type of treatment, including innovative shaping, weaving, and braiding, directional knitting, or cutting-edge ways to use edgings and colorwork.



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Nicky Epstein

Celebrated knitwear designer NICKY EPSTEIN has gained worldwide recognition for her distinctive, innovative, fashionable and whimsical work, and for her popular and informative workshops and global tours. Her 30 bestselling books include Nicky Epstein Enchanted Knits for Dolls, Knits for Dolls, Crochet for Dolls, Knitted Flowers, Knitting on Top of the World, Knitting Block by Block, Knitting Reimagined, Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch, Signature Scarves, Knitting in Tuscany, the Essential Edgings trilogy, and three knit and crochet books for Barbie Doll.Her designs have appeared in Vogue Knitting magazine and many other publications, as well as on television and in museums. She has a unique button line (us.dill-buttons.com) , and many of her patterns are available on her website nickyepstein.com, Ravelry, and vogueknitting.com. Nicky lives in New York City but travels extensively, teaching and lecturing on the art and craft that she loves.



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