Nicky Epstein

Un libro dedicado por entero a las infinitas posibilidades de las flores de punto, nacido de la inagotable imaginación de Nicky Epstein, una de las más innovadoras creadoras de diseños de punto. Est

Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapesa square! No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Inside you will find: 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nickys signature wit, verve, and style. More than ten exclusive project designs that will make you say I cant believe that is made out of blocks! Detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases. Exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces. Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans! Knitting Block by Block gives you the tools to unlock a world of creative possibilities and confidently build your own design blockbusters, one block at a time.

You wont believe what you can make with knitted circles! One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghanseven a stunning lace dress. Only Nicky Epstein, always on the cutting edge of knitwear design, could dream up these innovative garments and accessories that all start with a simple shape. In her bestselling book Knitting Block by Block, Nicky elevated the humble block to outstanding fashion, but that was just the beginning. Now she takes on a new challenge and shows you how to make a statement with circles. Mix and match to your hearts content with 100 circles and 20 inspiring projects that feature everything from cables to rich colorwork, delicate lace, and over-the-top embellishments in Nickys signature style. Youll find step-by-step techniques on how to knit circles, both in the round and flat, plus expert guidance on customizing the projects, with unique cut-and-paste circle templates to design your own styles. With this groundbreaking book, youll never look at circles the same way. Once again, Nicky Epstein has outdone herself, opening up a world of creative possibilities with a gorgeous knitting reference that will have you knitting in the best of circles over and over.

Un libro dedicado por entero a las infinitas posibilidades de las flores de ganchillo,nacido de la inagotable imaginación de Nicky Epstein, una de las más innovadorascreadoras de diseños de ganchillo.Este libro muestra como hacer un original gorro, un bolso floral fieltrado, un echarpe parisino,un chal de flores, unos guantes llenos de glamour, un ramo de calas, un vestido de novia ymucho mas, embellecidos con esplendidas flores tejidas a ganchillo. Mas de 50 modelosde flores tejidas a ganchillo y mas de una docena de proyectos innovadores conexquisitos diseños. Todo ello explicado de forma muy clara paso a paso, de la mano de unagran maestra, con graficos en color, magnificas fotografias y practicas ideas.