About this item
Compiled by an acclaimed knitwear designer and teacher, this collection of 350 knitted edgings, borders, and trims runs the gamut of styles and offers something for all tastes. A wealth of individual project ideas are featured for ribbed edges, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, and garters. Color photographs accompany each of the designs, which rely upon readily available yarns and which come complete with line-by-line stitching instructions. Decorate cuffs, finish hems, and customize your own unique sweater. Develop distinctive styles and patterns using ideas such as the feather lace ruffle, bel epoque, garter stitch weave, sea scallop edge, sugar drop and much more.
About the Author
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.
