knitting over the edge
Friday, April 08, 2011Over. A whole book on knitting OVER the edge. The second collection of decorative borders by Nicky Epstein.
So many ideas for creative borders. I love how this book is divided into sections. And, all color coded for that section. It really is so pleasing to the eye.
Unique ribs.
All showcased in lovely red and orange and peach.
Cords.
This is probably my favorite section. Such cool cords! I think it would be so cute to make a hat and put a bunch of that cord fringe around it. Oh, except along the front. That might be annoying to have that fringe in your eyes. And, I love those circles.
Appliques.
I've never experimented much with appliques. But this section is so sweet. Heart appliques. Hugs and kisses, flowers, stars. There are so many fantastic ideas in this section. I envision baby girl sweaters with applique over the edge. (Um, yeah. I guess that's the idea.)
Colors.
If you have a fear of color. Fear no more. And there are charts for just about everything. Dogs, cats, hearts, flowers, bunnies, ribbons, butterflies, moons, suns, snowflakes, stars, ducks, fish, animal print!
Nouveau.
Yep. Totally new and different. This section has some really cool and funky borders. Endless possibilities.
234 comments
What a great resource! I'd love to win one!
ReplyDeleteyes please!!
ReplyDeleteWow, creative ideas there and lovely photos that show the borders off really well. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those designs look awesome! I love Nicky Epstein's work, too. Hmmm... yes, I, too see baby girl sweaters with LOTS of decoration in my future!
ReplyDeleteOh the cords are wonderful! K x
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crystal
Yeah, I've been coveting that book for awhile now. I really love the flower section.
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ReplyDeleteBogna
Very cool book!
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ReplyDeleteI would love for you to throw my name in the hat! I love her work~
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance~
Never been much into borders, but a couple of those definitely caught my eye.
ReplyDeletegorgeous books, I would love one. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried these kind of embellishments! Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteSo many neat ideas, this book looks like a must have for every knitter!!
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ReplyDeleteWould be a wonderful resource for the knitting classes I'm now teaching. Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie,
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I have 'Knitting On the Edge', but not this one...lovely, sign me up!
ReplyDeletediana
Hell, if I don't win this book, I have to buy one, because my hands started to itch the moment I saw the first photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an inspirational book! thank you for sharing your copies with the lucky winners. Love your hat idea, made me think of the headwear in "Cleopatra."
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ReplyDeleteI love her stuff it is all so cute!
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ReplyDeleteOh, that would be great. Then I wouldn't have to keep checking it out of the library!
ReplyDeleteI like the applique.
ReplyDeleteAm I still eligible even though I just won something from you a couple weeks ago? This book looks amazing! (Also, I'm wearing the toasts I won from you RIGHT NOW and I love them. My office is positively glacial, so they're perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI would LOOOOOOOVE to own this book!!! What a resource!!! I have big plans to start designing my own projects this summer... it would be super handy!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! This could totally revolutionize my knitting!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks amazing - I'd love the chance to win one! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteI have Knitting on the Edge, and I really like it for inspiration. I don't really need the book, so give it to someone else!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have that book! So many new idea's emerging!
ReplyDeleteThe colors of fabulous in this book. As you said very pleasing to the eye. I have a grand daughter that would love so very cute in any of those pattern ideas.
ReplyDeleteThe woman is a genius! So much inspiration to be found in books by Nicky Epstein. Loving those cords too.
ReplyDeleteI have had several of these books on my wishlist for quite a while now. I'd love the chance to win this one! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have been longing for her books for ages, and would love to win one. Thanks so much for offering this!
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ReplyDeleteif i win it will be my first book . tks
ReplyDeleteemilia
what a beautiful book! I love all of Nicky Epsteins books so I am sure this is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI would love this book! I can honestly say I have never seen knitting like this before. So creative!
ReplyDeleteYou are very generous and I love your blog, too!
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ReplyDeleteWhy don't I have this book already?? Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeletemoniquew on ravelry
I would love to win this book!Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOoh - I've borrowed this from the library. Loved it.
ReplyDeletebusgirl on rav
I have many girls to knit for. This book would be a great addition to my library.
ReplyDeletefun, count me in!
ReplyDeletein love with those appliques! appears to be a great book. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun givaway! Thank you
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ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I'd love to use this book!!
ReplyDeleteLove her work. Thanks for sponsering the give away.
ReplyDeletePLease, yes, I'd love one!!!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Wow! There seems to be so many things in that book! The appliqués section looks so beautiful! Thank you for the contest and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have her Knitting On The Edge book and it's just gorgeous. I'd love to have her Over the Edge book!
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ReplyDeleteLove Nicky's books have several of them. Thanks for the opportunity to add another one to my collection.
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ReplyDeleteI've always loved Nicky Epstein's work. She's incredibly talented and I'd love to win one of her books!
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ReplyDeleteI love Nicky Epstein's books and would love to be entered in your drawing for this one. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI have knitting BEYOND the Edge. I haven't used anything from it yet, but I look at it ALL THE TIME! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh! So fun!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have a copy of the book-thanks for the give-away.
ReplyDeleteI´d love to add the book to my library, so please count me in :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this book. Every time I go to the bookstore I thumb through it, there have just been other priorities!
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Would love to have - looks amazing
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ReplyDeletethis looks like really neat book! i'd love to have a copy!
ReplyDeletewow what a stunning book, would love to have a go at some of those projects!
ReplyDeleteThose appliques looked amazing. I would love to check this book out. Thank you for showing it to us and offering it as a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have often been curious to try some of the techniques in this book now that I'm getting a taste to try designing!
ReplyDeleteHow fun would this be to have!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing! The charts give so much freedom, and those cords. Yes, please.
ReplyDeletewhat great books! just some of those pictures look intimidating to me!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing this book at y LYS the last few weeks. It is so on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one. I do have, "knitting on the edge" and "knitting beyond the edge"
ReplyDeleteAngie
I love Nicky Epstein designs.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI love the book!
I would love to win one!
I love to add trim to things, especially scarves. Thanks for the offer. I would love to win one of the books.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this book at the store and loved it! Thanks for the give away
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ReplyDeleteWhat unique ideas! You could really go crazy with color & shape. I'd love to explore this book & try some!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! It's just what I've been looking for! Thanks for the chance to win one! xxx
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful is that?!?! I have to admit I haven't really thought of edges until now!
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ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I have to admit I haven't really thought of edges until now!
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ReplyDeleteSorry....the comment page keeps screwing up and I can't tell if it's worked or not!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I would love to win, and I agree, those cords are great!
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ReplyDeleteI always love Nicky's books. Hope I get her latest.
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ReplyDeleteI thought that I probably didn't need this book until... what about trim around decorative pillows. I guess I could need this book!!!
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wow! great book
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
That book looks so fun. Thanks for the give-away.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice book review, I just love her books...this looks like a fabuous one for the library, lots of new techniques.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...I love all the books you turn us on to...but this one looks like my fave! Thanks for giving us the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this book and your review!
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ReplyDeleteInterested right here! I love adding touches to my knitting to make them unique and mine.
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Would love to win a copy. Leah x
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ReplyDeletemy husband was just eyeballing this book for me. yes, i have that kind of husband...i know i'm lucky :)
ReplyDeleteAlways looking for new ways to "sexy" up knitting!re
ReplyDeletelove, Love, LOVE THIS!!!
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ReplyDeleteAnnie
Love your knitting and your recipes:o)
ReplyDeleteadd me to the list - thanks
ReplyDeleteI like the circles on the edge. They kind of remind me of roses. Thanks for showing the pictures in side the book.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing and it would be awesome to have! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI too love the cords. I imagine a wrap with wonderful dangling cords. They'd swish when I walk. Fun! I'd love to win!
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ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, I have had Knitting over the edge out from the library and it really is a great book. The edgings are easy to make, I was surprised!!! Nicky has more books out too that are great. Kind regards, Anita.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd love this! Thanks for the opportunity!
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ReplyDeleteI saw this book at the library last week and it looks fabulous! Oooh, so much to learn! Waving both arms wildly here!
ReplyDeleteEdgings are so much fun, and can completely personalize a knit! Great finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteGreat book! I must admit I'm a little intimidated by some of those techniques but they look fun and the results look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this book and would love to add it to my library!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that book looks fantastic! Please count me in.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this book and would love to adit to my library!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and inspirational! Yes Please!!
ReplyDeleteI have Nicky's first book; Knitting on the Edge, and would love the companion book!
ReplyDeleteAs a knitter and I enjoy reading your blog....good recipes too
Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grea giveaway, thank.
ReplyDeleteNice book! Thanks for the opportunity to enter and win.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great book! I especially like the icord scarf. Usually, I make my own patterns, but I would use these.
ReplyDeleteI have her companion book to this one, Knitting Beyond the Edge, and it's inspiring to look at also! I think she's a genius with embellishments. Love to have this book, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your first project using ideas from this great book :)
ReplyDeleteSome very cool idea's, love it! And would be thrilled to win one!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I would love to win one.
ReplyDeleteI believe that you can never have too many knitting books!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie!
ReplyDeleteNicky doesva great job with finishing touches, doesn't she? Thanks for the peek into her book.
great blog post. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI could have a lot of fun with that book. How generous of you to give away two. Hah, I rhymed. ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous book. i love the chords!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful book! I have Nicky Epstein's book of knitted flowers and I use it all the time.
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