Knitting Over the Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Colors, Nouveau - The Second Essential Collection of Over 350 Decorative Borders

by Nicky Epstein

In this follow up to the best-selling Knitting on the Edge, Nicky Epstein creates more than 350 color and shape combinations that will wow knitters of any level. Appliqués, cords, ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, and bobbles become extraordinary finishes for any project. A must-have title for every knitting library.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, How To

196 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2005

About the author

Nicky Epstein is a knitting designer and author of numerous books on knitting. She is known for her creative combinations of knitting stitches, and for the colorful patterns often found in her sweaters, especially involving applique of separately knitted motifs.[1] In 2005, she was given a prestigious award by the National NeedleArts Association. In 2006, her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Since the (winter) Holiday 2005 issue, Epstein has written a regular column in Vogue Knitting called simply "Nicky Epstein".

Reviews

[penny shima glanz · Rating 3 out of 5]

With my recent surge in cowl knitting I decided to give this unique stitch dictionary another shot.. Epstein has put together a wonderful collection of over 350 borders, but there is just something missing from this collection that makes Mary Thomas' knitting book or any Walker Treasury or even 150 Knitted Trims seem a better value for a knitter's precious stash budget. I felt that few of the designs really branched out to go off and over the edge in varied ways. Sure there are only so many methods one can knit over the edge but I wanted to see more. If it is received as a gift I doubt it would be ill received, but if one is deciding between this and another volume, I'd probably suggest swinging the other way. (I hate writing something not 100% positive. I'm happy she's put this out so people will think of doing more than the standard edgings but it just doesn't do it for me.)

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A follow-up to Knitting on the Edge: Ribs * Ruffles * Lace * Fringes * Floral * Points & Picots - The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders, Knitting Over the Edge is equally beautiful and resourceful. The section about appliqués and colour-work are what bump this up to 5 stars, in my opinion.

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this book out of the library along with Knitting on the Edge by the same author. I liked this one alright, but it was, as the title suggests, a little too far over the edge for me. I'm a little on the conservative side and some of these patters were just too much, but still fun to look at.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok "read" might be a strong statement.

This book has some lovely variations on ribbing that I might use to modify a sweater someday. Some of the edgings are difficult to imagine a use for, but are amazing pieces of engineering. Epstein is fantastic.

[Lori Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved all the patterns, but this is really for a more experienced knitter.

[Adornable · Rating 3 out of 5]

One can't really say they've read this book. I like the pictures, but I haven't tried any of the designs.

[Christine Stanford · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are not too many edges in here that I want to do.

[Aparna · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok - not all the stuff in the book was something that i couldnt figure out myself that way didnt like it too much. was ok - some new ideas.

[RB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reference patterns!

[Maylin · Rating 3 out of 5]

on the reference shelf

[Marilyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but not what I am looking for at this point in time. Knitted applique patterns are difficult to find so keep this in mind if that is something you might want to investigate.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reference.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

You'd think Epstein would've exhausted this topic with Knitting on the Edge, but not so. Amazingly, she has even more, and more elaborate, ways to fancify anything knitted.