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Nicky Epstein's Knitting for Your Home: Afghans, Pillows, and Accents
Those who know knitting know Nicky, and will welcome this book filled with her wonderfully original ideas for decorating and enhancing your home. Here are 30 tasteful designs that will fit any decor from traditional to modern, including lampshades, throws, pillows and placemats, with lots of fun embellishment techniques described.
- GenresKnittingNonfiction
151 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
About the author
Nicky Epstein
55 books34 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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November 19, 2015Daisy stitch afghan and bolster pillow
Diamond lace floral afghan
Gentleman's sampler afghan and pillow
Tea time lace afghan and pillow
Doilies:
Brighton Lacy Doily or Place Mat
Heart Doily
Star doily
Cable leaf placemat and pillow
Diamond lace floral afghan
Gentleman's sampler afghan and pillow
Tea time lace afghan and pillow
Doilies:
Brighton Lacy Doily or Place Mat
Heart Doily
Star doily
Cable leaf placemat and pillow
December 11, 2009
There are a few patterns I enjoyed seeing in this book, especially the aran counterpane with the textural flowers and the teacup throw. Very involved projects, though.
December 1, 2012
Not my kind of knitting.
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