Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit (Hardcover)

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An author obtaining his or her own publishing house imprint is a significant milestone. Yet, considering the art and variety of works produced by this stitcher extraordinaire, Nicky Epstein Books could be a long overdue reward for bookseller, followers, author, and publisher. In this latest contribution to knitting art, Epstein does not disappoint. The type font is large; color photographs, plentiful; directions (and sidebars and charts/graphs/templates) easy to follow. What will immediately grab attention are the more than 30 scarf patterns, each labeled as to difficulty; and each is unexpectedly rich and dramatic in at least one dimension— color, texture, and pattern. A Christmas tree garland in 3D maroon yarn appears with leaves felted and stitched together as an homage-to-autumn wrap; a black-and-white houndstooth-check scarf is spattered with ruby-red tea roses, and even a salute to HBO’s Sopranos series is included: a bada-bing pompomlike neck warmer. Coats and sweaters will never look the same. --Barbara Jacobs

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Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves delivers what knitting—and Nicky’s—fans have been craving: her hallmark embellished style applied to the simple scarf. Inside there are an array of patterns to delight and inspire: a lovely tweedy wrap with appliquéd leaves; a scarf comprised of interlocking bright circles; a deceptively cute piece sporting rows of tiny skulls. Felters will especially love working on the scarf made of interwoven cut felted strips, as well as the one that’s knit-then-felted and adorned with autumn roses. The 35 beautifully laid-out and photographed designs fully display Nicky’s spectacular range and boundless creativity. Ideal as gifts and short-term projects, scarves never lose their appeal—and when they feature Nicky’s special touch, they’re irresistible showstoppers that no knitter will want to miss!

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Product Details Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Nicky Epstein Books (July 1, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1933027347 ISBN-13: 978-1933027340 Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,227 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #14 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion > History #48 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Fashion #92 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Knitting

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10 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:  (3) 2 star:  (2) 1 star:  (1)           Average Customer Review 3.3 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 41 of 44 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 6, 2008 By  Rina A. Stein "sewkrazy" (Wooster, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I have all of Nick Epstein's books and I love her sense of design and use of color. This book had a lot of patterns found in earlier works and magazines. In my opinion, I found many of the styles to be just plain ugly. Many of the designs looked big and clunky on the models and I know I won't make them. I thought the scarf knitted in mohair and felted with hazel nuts the prettiest, but it was in her newest felting book. So for me, this book was a disappointment. That said, Nicky is a wonderful and creative designer and I will definitely be looking forward to her next project. 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Not For Me!, June 8, 2008 By  Jaguar (Boaz, AL U.S.A) - See all my reviews I have long been a big fan of Nicky Epsteins, but this book was just not for me! If you enjoy felting and like bulkier scarves you will probably enjoy this book immensely, because this is basically the kind of book it is. However, I am not a fan of felting (partially because when I grew up, felt was a cheap cardboard-like fabric that you purchased to make costumes, etc) Also, as an advanced knitter, I take great pride in what I knit and don't want my stitchwork to be obliterated by being "matted together". Of course, everyone has the right to their own taste. I just wanted to let it be known that this is a felting book for the most part. Most of the scarves that are not felted, while nice, have appeared in other publications. Of all the Nicky Epstein books, this is the only one that I haven't been pleased with. (Note: I didn't purchase the "Never Felt Better" book, for obvious reasons). I still remain a fan of Nicky Epstein's books! 22 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money, June 9, 2008 By  Mary Anderson (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book is a re-hash and filled with unrealistic projects. The felting projects are not for me since I have a front loader and it's not easy to control the process. If you want to make a scarf get out a stitch pattern book and have at it.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good This is a really nice book! It was relatively easy to read the patterns, even for a beginner like me. Read more Published 2 months ago by Lifetime Bookworm 5.0 out of 5 stars icky Epsteins Signature Scarves How could you not love this book..Great, easy to follow instructions to make wonderful and unusual scarves..They all have that unusual flair. Enjoy. Published 3 months ago by Elaine A. Williams-Claridge 5.0 out of 5 stars great knitting book! I don't see how anyone can give this book less than 5 stars. It is great. I just got it and I can't stop thumbing thru. I allready have some great new ideas because of it. Read more Published 6 months ago by GF 5.0 out of 5 stars Signature Scarves GREAT ideas just perfect to try on scarves. I love this book. I have hundreds of knitting books - this is one of the top 5. Published 12 months ago by Lisa Medeiros 1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointed. I am a fan of Nicky Epstein - I have a lot of her books and enjoy them for their creativity, inspiration and uniqueness. Read more Published 17 months ago by Joanna E. Bryant 3.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the previous reviewers The copyright page of this book is titled: Nicky Epstein books. There are 22 people or firms listed below that. Read more Published 17 months ago by M. Poller 3.0 out of 5 stars Love to Knit I received this book and was very excited by what I was going to find inside. I love the scarves and love to felt! Read more Published 17 months ago by K. Winklepleck Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Nicky Epstein Books (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933027347
• ISBN-13: 978-1933027340
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,227 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 6, 2008

By	Rina A. Stein "sewkrazy" (Wooster, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have all of Nick Epstein's books and I love her sense of design and use of color. This book had a lot of patterns found in earlier works and magazines. In my opinion, I found many of the styles to be just plain ugly. Many of the designs looked big and clunky on the models and I know I won't make them. I thought the scarf knitted in mohair and felted with hazel nuts the prettiest, but it was in her newest felting book. So for me, this book was a disappointment. That said, Nicky is a wonderful and creative designer and I will definitely be looking forward to her next project.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not For Me!, June 8, 2008

By	Jaguar (Boaz, AL U.S.A) - See all my reviews

I have long been a big fan of Nicky Epsteins, but this book was just not for me! If you enjoy felting and like bulkier scarves you will probably enjoy this book immensely, because this is basically the kind of book it is. However, I am not a fan of felting (partially because when I grew up, felt was a cheap cardboard-like fabric that you purchased to make costumes, etc) Also, as an advanced knitter, I take great pride in what I knit and don't want my stitchwork to be obliterated by being "matted together". Of course, everyone has the right to their own taste. I just wanted to let it be known that this is a felting book for the most part. Most of the scarves that are not felted, while nice, have
appeared in other publications.
Of all the Nicky Epstein books, this is the only one that I haven't been pleased with. (Note: I didn't purchase the "Never Felt Better" book, for obvious reasons).
I still remain a fan of Nicky Epstein's books!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A waste of money, June 9, 2008

By	Mary Anderson (Richmond, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a re-hash and filled with unrealistic projects. The felting projects are not for me since I have a front loader and it's not easy to control the process. If you want to make a scarf get out a stitch pattern book and have at it.