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| One of today’s hottest
knitwear designers, Nicky Epstein has gained
international recognition for her distinctive
and innovative work, whimsical sense of style
and informative workshops. She has authored
numerous books, including Nicky
Epstein’s Knitted Flowers;
Knitting
On the Edge, Over
the Edge and Beyond
the Edge; and Knits
for Barbie® Doll,
among others. Her designs have also been featured
in Vogue Knitting and many other
knitting publications, as well as on television
and at art exhibitions. Nicky lives in New
York City with her husband, Howard. |
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“The scarf is one of the most important fashion accessories—one
that can make or break an outfit,” says Nicky Epstein,
author of the just-released Signature Scarves. This one, in
rings of cozy wool, is definitely one for the “make”
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Every woman should have a beautiful bag to carry on her wedding
day. If it’s knitted (and big enough to stash a lot of
loot ), so much the better. |
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“A few months ago, Vogue Knitting asked me to
come up with ‘something different’ for their Holiday
issue. I always try to do something different for them, but this
time I needed something ‘different’ different.” |
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Nicky’s done it again: She’s transformed a simple
technique—the yarn over—into wearable art. Like a
nautilus shell, each medallion twists from a central point outward.
A rhythmic eyelet pattern naturally increases the fabric to form
the spiral. |
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“Knitting this floral neckpiece is as easy as 1-2-3. I
used twenty-five flowers for twenty-five years, but you can
alter the number to make this scarf as long or as short as you
want.” |
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On the edge and well beyond: Nicky shows just how far Fair Isle
can go in the hands of a creative knitter. |
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In this excerpt from her recent book Knitting Beyond the
Edge (Sixth&Spring Books), Nicky addresses the many
ways to shape necklines to accommodate all types of edgings. |
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Nicky steps back from the edge (for a little while, at least)
to explore felting in all its glory. The result? This berry
fine Fair Isle confection.
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Want more Nicky? visit nickyepstein.com
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