Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers (Hardcover)

~ Nicky Epstein (Author), Jennifer Levy (Photographer)

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Bestselling author Nicky Epstein creates a garden of knitted flowers sure to charm her legion of fans.

 

Nicky Epstein is a “rock star” of knitting who has earned nationwide recognition for her innovative and distinctive work. Her books Knitting on the Edge and Knitting Over the Edge are both bestsellers, and her many collections of Barbie™ Doll knitwear have proven enormously popular.  Here, Nicky knits up a garden of colorful and whimsical flowers to adorn clothes, shoes, pillows, bags—almost anything at all. These pretty blossoms range from ruffled roses to lazy daisies, from single blooms to complete bouquets, from layered petal varieties to scalloped and corkscrew styles. Some are made of soft, sensuous felt; others showcase sparkling, eye-catching gold lamé. With Epstein’s detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure.

 

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Nicky Epstein is a "rock star" of knitting who has earned international recognition for her innovative and distinctive work. Her books Knitting on the Edge (1-931543-40-2) and Knitting Over the Edge (1-931543-75-5) are both bestsellers, and her many collections of Barbie[trademark] Doll knitwear have proven enormously popular; Barbie Doll and Me (1-931543-63-1), Knits for Barbie Doll (1-931543-44-5) and Crochet for Barbie Doll (1-931543-48-8)

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Product Details Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books (April 28, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1931543887 ISBN-13: 978-1931543880 Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 Reviews 5 star:  (10) 4 star:  (6) 3 star:  (4) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:  (2)           Average Customer Review 4.0 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 91 of 94 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars A surprising disappointment., May 4, 2006 By  C. McCann - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Although I have been a fan of Nicky Epstein's other books, this one was a real disappointment. It is stunningly photographed--worthy of a coffeetable book, really--but the photographs are often blurry, set in dim lighting, and focus on the flowers at such strange angles it's hard to see what the finished object will look like--not useful in a knitting instruction book. The typeset is tiny; again, attractive to look at from afar, but hard to read when you're trying to follow a pattern and manage needles at the same time. Also, several of these patterns are already featured in her other books; much of it feels like a rehash. The directions seem too complicated for new knitters, although more experience knitters can worth through them with a bit of effort. It's a shame; just adding a couple of additional sentences to each one would have made a difference. There are a couple of things I might make, but this book is really not worth the money. I would definitely not buy it if I had to do it again. Save your pennies and buy new yarn instead. 41 of 44 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Spring is here!, April 17, 2006 By  Stacey M Smith (Fredericksburg, TEXAS) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase . . . and the garden is blooming! Nicky's collection of knitted & felted flowers is amazing! Creativity is brimming on every page! I wondered how many flowers could one knit - well, hundreds! The photographs are inspiring and beautiful. Quick to knit; the patterns are fun and easy to follow. Whether you are an accomplished knitter, or barely past your first scarf, you'll be amazed at the flora you can create. (Note: new knitters, you may need a little extra help on some projects, but you'll grow new skills) I have been searching for a book full of feminine floral embellishments, and this is it! I am going to have flowers on everything this year. Most of the flowers could be added to gifts and packages for an extra special touch. It would have been helpful to see more of the flowers in use, but I guess Epstein leaves the door open for us to find our own creative ideas. Many yarns seem easy to find or substitute, plus there is a listing in the back of where to buy from the less common companies. This is MUST-HAVE for your knitting library! 28 of 29 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers, February 5, 2007 By  Scottish Gypsy "lisa_knits" (Stow, OH USA) - See all my reviews    I went ahead and purchased this book despite the somewhat boring patterns. There are a handful of flowers that are really pretty, but the majority of the patterns are rather dull. It's nice to have, but not a book to run out and purchase. I believe that Nicky Eptstein's "Knitted Embellishments" is a much better book.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Knitted flowers Nothing really special here...no daffodils, morning glories, etc as can be found for free on an internet search. Read more Published 1 month ago by Gwen in L.A. 5.0 out of 5 stars Knitted Flowers This book has a great selection of knitted flowers. Some of these are felted, some just plain knitting, & some i-cord, etc. Read more Published 4 months ago by Carolyn Compton 4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Knitted Flowers Although a lot of the patterns are just filler, there are some wonderful flowers. Unfortunately, this author's books have a lot of duplications. Published 6 months ago by G. Bass 4.0 out of 5 stars She loves it, she loves it not Beautiful designs and pictures, and inspiring ideas in this book, but I wish Epstein had stated the size of the finished flowers. Read more Published 10 months ago by Piasta Wnuczka 5.0 out of 5 stars Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers I own several of Nicky Epstein's knitted embelishment books and find them very useful and informative. Read more Published 21 months ago by bok alskaren 5.0 out of 5 stars Knitted Flowers I love all of Nicky Epstein's books. She is a terrific designer, and the patterns are easy to read. The photos are yummy, and the projects work up well and are a lot of fun. Read more Published 21 months ago by JoannaEwe 5.0 out of 5 stars I can't get enough of Nicky Epstein This book is not only beautiful but all the flowers are well done and pretty easy to make. A great way to ad fun and wimsy to sweaters/bags and even use for a jacket accessory... Read more Published on July 30, 2007 by Robyn Olson 5.0 out of 5 stars Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers Great instructions and variety of flowers for a multitude of projects. Great book to have as a resource on your shelf. Published on July 7, 2007 by N. McNally 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful patterns Roses are red, Violets are blue, A knitted flower Can be any hue. Nicky Epstein is one of the luminaries of the knitting world. Read more Published on March 30, 2007 by armchairinterviews.com 5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource I ordered this book as soon as I found it at the library. This is definately a resource to keep close at hand to jazz up a plain piece of work. Published on February 1, 2007 by K. Rexroat Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books (April 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931543887
• ISBN-13: 978-1931543880
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A surprising disappointment., May 4, 2006

By	C. McCann - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I have been a fan of Nicky Epstein's other books, this one was a real disappointment. It is stunningly photographed--worthy of a coffeetable book, really--but the photographs are often blurry, set in dim lighting, and focus on the flowers at such strange angles it's hard to see what the finished object will look like--not useful in a knitting instruction book. The typeset is tiny; again, attractive to look at from afar, but hard to read when you're trying to follow a pattern and manage needles at the same time. Also, several of these patterns are already featured in her other books; much of it feels like a rehash. The directions seem too complicated for new knitters, although more experience knitters can worth through them with a bit of effort. It's a shame; just adding a couple of additional sentences to each one would have made a difference. There are a couple of things I might make, but this book is really not worth the money. I would definitely not buy it if I had to do it again. Save your pennies and buy new yarn instead.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spring is here!, April 17, 2006

By	Stacey M Smith (Fredericksburg, TEXAS) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

. . . and the garden is blooming! Nicky's collection of knitted & felted flowers is amazing! Creativity is brimming on every page! I wondered how many flowers could one knit - well, hundreds! The photographs are inspiring and beautiful. Quick to knit; the patterns are fun and easy to follow. Whether you are an accomplished knitter, or barely past your first scarf, you'll be amazed at the flora you can create. (Note: new knitters, you may need a little extra help on some projects, but you'll grow new skills) I have been searching for a book full of feminine floral embellishments, and this is it! I am going to have flowers on everything this year. Most of the flowers could be added to gifts and packages for an extra special touch. It would have been helpful to see more of the flowers in use, but I guess Epstein leaves the door open for us to find our own creative ideas. Many yarns seem easy to find or substitute, plus there is a listing in the back of where to buy from the less common companies. This is MUST-HAVE for your knitting library!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers, February 5, 2007

By	Scottish Gypsy "lisa_knits" (Stow, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I went ahead and purchased this book despite the somewhat boring patterns. There are a handful of flowers that are really pretty, but the majority of the patterns are rather dull. It's nice to have, but not a book to run out and purchase. I believe that Nicky Eptstein's "Knitted Embellishments" is a much better book.