Nicky Epstein's Knitting for Your Home: Afghans, Pillows, and Accents

by Nicky Epstein

Those who know knitting know Nicky, and will welcome this book filled with her wonderfully original ideas for decorating and enhancing your home. Here are 30 tasteful designs that will fit any decor from traditional to modern, including lampshades, throws, pillows and placemats, with lots of fun embellishment techniques described.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

151 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

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

[Sarah]

Daisy stitch afghan and bolster pillow
Diamond lace floral afghan
Gentleman's sampler afghan and pillow
Tea time lace afghan and pillow

Doilies:
Brighton Lacy Doily or Place Mat
Heart Doily
Star doily
Cable leaf placemat and pillow

[Katherine]

There are a few patterns I enjoyed seeing in this book, especially the aran counterpane with the textural flowers and the teacup throw. Very involved projects, though.

[Kathleen]

Not my kind of knitting.