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You won’t 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, afghans—even 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 heart’s content with 100 circles and 20 inspiring projects that feature everything from cables to rich colorwork, delicate lace, and over-the-top embellishments in Nicky’s signature style. You’ll 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, you’ll 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.
Introduction
Notes on Gauge
Texture
Designing with Circles
Round 1: Basic Circle Shaping
Round 2: Texture and Techniques
Round 3: Lace and Points
Round 4: Colorwork
Round 5: Eclectic
Project Instructions Stella Luna Pullover
Hemisphere Shrug and Rotunda Cape Crystal Jacket
Spring Leaves Jacket
Brunhilda’s Whirl and Capella Cover-Up
Esther’s Hat
Illuminator Fringe Vest
Entrelac Capelet
Big Blooms Capelet
Daisy Mae Pullover
Circulate Cape Starstruck Tunic
Rambling Reversible Cable Scarf
Circle Sampler Afghan
Le Cirque Baby Afghan
Kaleidoscope Afghan
Eternity Dress
[New Name TK] Shawl
Hoopla Bag
Cirles into Hats
Autumn Leaf Beret
Joining
Mix-and-Match Circles
Abbreviations and Techniques
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
Fiberholic
Posted September 14, 2012
Nicky has done it again. The patterns are edgy and beautiful at the same time. I knit the 8 circle scarf and just adore it - knit with Fiesta it is warm and fuzzy and very fashionable. There are no words to describe the dress. She includes a large number of patterns for circles and invites the reader/knitter to create our own garments.
This book is a winner.
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Posted November 2, 2012
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Overview
You won’t 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, afghans—even a stunning lace dress.
Only Nicky Epstein, always on the cutting edge of knitwear design, could dream up these innovative garments and accessories that ...