I have always been a fan of all kinds of edgings, and I believe that they can take handcrafted pieces from ordinary to extraordinary. In this pattern that I designed to inspire creativity, you’ll find ribs, bobbles, ruffles and more in the medallions and finishing.

According to Italian folklore, La Bafana delivers gifts to children one Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5). This shawl design incorporates beads and a sampler of stitches. A pleasure to knit and a treasure to receive.

This precious little beaded tree includes wrapped stitches and beading--useful techniques in a small package.

Fast and charming--pattern with variations for decorative gnomes nestled around your home or as a hanging holiday ornament. Such a great way to use up DK-weight yarn.

This showstopper afghan is a fun, quick knit!

Over the years, I have learned something from every project I’ve knitted. Each square of my Academic Afghan is specifically designed to refresh and expand your skills and give you all the building blocks you need to take your knitting to the next level. Whether you are at the beginning of your knitting journey, or you’ve been knitting for years...

Quick and fun Christmas tree in I-cord with a light sprinkling of beads. Charming gifts--happy holidays!

Quick to knit, this cabled wreath can be finished as a wreath, centerpiece or headband. Add rose and holly leaves in contrasting colors if desires, with a little bling from metallic yarn! Happy holidays!

This Simply Smashing Cardigan, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now being offered as a single pattern. Perfect for damp, chilly nights, this warm and wonderful cardigan contrasts Fair Isle Techniques with a beautiful embossed diamond stitch pattern.

This Northern Lights Cardigan pattern, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now being offered as a single pattern. It’s an Icelandic-style cardigan, yoked and cropped, with its sparkling beads and shimmering colors, reflects the spirit of the Aurora Borealis.

This Celtic Hooded Coat pattern, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now offered as a pattern. Classic Celtic cables combine to form this coat, as warm as an Irish welcome.

This Sanquhar Bonny Socks pattern, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now being offered as a single pattern.

This Hunter’s Argyle Sock pattern, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now being offered as a single pattern.

This Faux Fair Isle Fairy Sock pattern, originally published in my book, Knitting on Top of the World, is now being offered as a single pattern.

This afghan consists of 6 large blocks worked in stockinette stitch. A horseshoe cable pattern connects the blocks. Each sun is made unique by using a different edging for the sun’s circumference. This is a major example of “thinking outside the box” in using different edgings. The pleasant faces are worked in duplicate stitch after the pieces ...

The afghan is worked in cotton, alternating a lace pattern stitch with an eyelet pattern. The eyelets are woven with satin ribbon; the solid diamonds have a daisy stitch embroidered in each center. The unique point edging is an unraveled fringe; the fringe is actually knit into the edging and then unraveled to create a finished effect. Finished...

This classic afghan is made with a heather wool and is worked in three vertical panels that are then sewn together. The stitch pattern is an unusual combination of seed stitch and a wrapped rib that forms the diamonds. The top and bottom are edged with ribbed, unraveled fringe that is sewn on. Finished size is 46 inches x 58 inches, not includi...

An elegant combination of two knitting styles: six blocks each of a vibrant two-color intarsia snowflake and a bold Aran stitch pattern. They are sewn together to make the afghan and edged with a one-inch garter border. This is one you can knit while traveling!

This afghan is inspired in color and pattern by African mudcloths. Using two colors, it is worked in two large vertical panels that are sewn together at the center. The top- and bottom-edge fringes are cut and braided, adding to the character of the piece.

Adorable snowman pattern on the sweater, with child’s hat that matches the snowman’s…and the mitts are actually pockets! Any DK yarn with suggested colors red, black, yellow, two shades of blue with extra colors added as bobbles.

The Ballerina is worked from a chart. The written instructions are included for the rib and lace curtain, as well as the crown. Worked in 2 shades of lavender or your color choice, it is a dream for any ballerina!

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being re-issued by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen. The Sunflowers are worked separately and se...

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen. When choosing colors for flowers, one ball eac...

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

Lacy pattern used to make 4 squares that are joined together for a versatile capelet. Sample knitted in #3797 Dark Sea Foam.

Add a burst of color with this versatile capelet knit that can be worn two ways. Just four squares pieced together for the perfect accent for any special event.

Adorned with a rose, this design is a flattering, on-the-go style.

Additional notions needed are:

Knit little nests for the birds traveling through your neighborhood! Or, create cute decorations for your home! the perfect stash-busting project!

Originally published in Knitting Reimagined, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reissued by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

Sparkling sequins and an asymmetrical design create a romantic silhouette perfect for an evening out! Sexy, yet wearable.

From the Book:

This design is created by sewing rectangles together and adding a detachable hood. Each rectangle is made with a graduated arrow lace that knits up and converges into stockinette st forming lovely lace points on all the rectangles.

This sheer beauty is a breeze to make. With two lush, easy to knit rectangles and no additional shaping. The edging is knit at the same time then simply overlap the edgings and sew the rectangles together at the shoulders leaving a neck opening. The nature inspired leaf and floral embellishments are appliqued onto the front lace panel. This pie...

Dimensions about 34” by 54”

The newest baby blanket designed by Nicky Epstein! You’ve loved her Enchanted Castle, and many others!

This sassy pullover is perfect for the glamorous knitter in everyone! The oversized shape drapes great on any body shape and looks extra chic when belted at the waist. The luxurious yarn adds in the beads and sequins for you, creating an allover fabulous look. Knit it in any color for any occasion!

This amazing scarf is a textural sensation. A quick knit, huge flowers are put together to make a very unique and stylish scarf! Play around with colors and beads for an extra special look!

This amazing textural bag is quite fun to knit up. Clever, yet simple stitch patterning create amazing scallops that are very flirty and fun!

Nicky’s Dino Mania includes both patterns for a fabulous child’s Afghan, as well as the pattern for some adorable kid’s sweaters!

This trendy vest is a great addition to your wardrobe.The body of this vest wraps around the back so that stitches are running sideways. Rows of purl stitches create the illusion of interesting seam detailing on the back

This chic sweater has a really great texture with cables up the back, arms and front. With open sides, the silhouette is very unique and interesting. A very fun knit to add you your project list!

Bust 52”

Raglan Jacket is designed to be loose fitting - choose size accordingly.

Tie one on for Father’s Day! All knit in one piece and self lined, you can also use contrasting colors for the stripes.Knit ties are very much in style today and Dad will have the most distinctive, handsome tie in the room.

Looking for a Spring new accent for your home, or a June wedding gift?… The Embossed Bouquet Afghan, is sure to be a hit, and will become an instant classic heirloom. You’ll enjoy knitting, displaying or giving this elegant afghan, and personalizing it with your favorite color.

A great gift for any Pittsburgh fan in your life (Penguins, Steelers or Pirates) or change the colors for your favorite team!

I love to visit France, so I decided to incorporate into this hooded traveling cape images that I associate with the romantic French countryside: a moonlit château, complete with turrets and a drawbridge, cypress trees, wisteria, and fleur-de-lis (a French floral emblem). To bring my picture to life, I chose wool, silk, and cotton chenille yar...

Finished Measurements

The striking tree motif will “spruce” up any wardrobe.

The long awaited crochet version of the popular knitted design.

This cardigan features knit cord used in several ways. The cord extension on the bottom becomes part of the cable-patterned border. Knit cord is also used for the buttonhole closure and continues around the collar and adorns the cuffs. I always enjoy using knit cord and I hope you enjoy the interesting ways it’s incorporated into this cardigan

Nicky Epstein original domino flowers top this stunning block design.

Oink Oink’s body is worked in wool with converging cables. The face is dimensional and, of course, there’s a curly Q tail.

From the book…

MooMoo’s eating a daisy and couldn’t be more content. Add a bell around her neck if you are afraid she will get lost. The body is spiral knit with the spots knit in. No two cows are alike so make your own cow spot coloring.

Dress up your room with these wonderful lamp shades. A converging rib stitch is the background for the shade; embellishment techniques make it unique. If you don’t purchase a “self-sticking” shade, you can use a glue gun to tack the shade lightly, with glue on the top and bottom edges only.

When you put this hat on your head, you’ll be sure to dance around!

Beautifully shaped stocking with vintage coloring remains a knitted classic!

Candy cane stripes adorned with holly leaves and berries kicks this traditional stocking up a notch and is fun to knit!

One of my favorite Christmas stockings to knit by the chimney with care. Look out for Santa!

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You will want to use this pretty afghan and pillow combo all the time, not just at tea time. The Tea Time Lace afghan and pillow are made using a lace and solid, stockinette stitch background with duplicate stitch motifs. The afghan is knit in one piece, and, then the teacups and plaid are added with duplicate stitch.

By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea. Made up of intarsia blocks, this afghan is sprinkled with seashore motifs on solid basketweave blocks. The blocks are sewn together and then embroidered with a whipstitch. The entire afghan is edged with garter stitch in a contrasting color.

This traditional stranded pattern is my tribute to the Irish. I start with a blue ocean and sparkle it with blue metallic yarn and white wave tops, then continue with green and ocean sand. Then I top it off with the last snake that St. Patrick drove into the Irish sea. Instructions are given for an optional tubular cast-on that can be used on o...

This hat is knit from the top center down in one piece, using six different colors and a contrasting black. The musical notes are worked in duplicate stitch (upside down) after the hat has been knitted. The hat is lined with a knit 1, purl 1 ribbing for a nice fit and body shape.

As in Fudd! This hat works just as well without the plaid motif, but make your solid colors with contrasting fur to maintain the fun spirit of the hat. The structure of the hat allows you to wear it with the flaps up or down to cover the ears.

Stylish and unique, this fashion sweater is one you’ll want to wear often!

The cats on this hat are worked in intarsia using separate balls of color for the background and the cats. lf you’re superstitious about black cats, feel free to use any color for the cats or add a face with embroidery or beads, but stay away from squiggle eyes (no one likes a tacky cat). This hat begins with the lining and works from the botto...

Yards of scalloped edging is sewn to a round knit background. The head is dimensional and oh, when it looks at you with those eyelashes, you have to have it! Baa-Baa is made with 100% wool. This is one baa you shouldn’t have any other way. The eyes and eyelashes are purchased.

A modern silhouette mixes with graphic color for a truly unique knit. The cable lover will feel inspired to make something that is definitely a conversation-starter.

This hat is worked with a variegated background and solid trees (two solid colors can be used). The tree trunks are worked in the rib band and placed on holders, then the trees are picked up and knit separately. After the background is worked (but before the crown shaping), the trees are sewn to the cap. Then the moon is duplicate stitched and ...

The polyester-fiberfill rolled brim makes this a really comfy-cozy hat. I’ve kept it simple, but don’t hesitate to add a feather, flower, buttons, embroidery, or color work to make it truly yours. Ribbon can be used for the band.

Instructions are given for straight and circular knitting. The pattern stitch used is reversible, lending flexibility to the way the brim is folded for variations of wearing style. The yarn I’ve recommended lends itself to the elasticity of the hat. You can use another quality yarn in place of it, but I recommend you stay away from cotton, line...

Using bulky novelty yarn, this hat can be created in just a few hours. You can also use a solid bulky yarn or a combination of yarns, but make sure that the gauge remains the same, and add your favorite flower.

This hat is an exaggerated pillbox with a leopard brim. You can shorten or lengthen the crown height to your taste without altering the leopard chart. If you’re not into leopard spots, you can chart your own design or make it a solid color.

This magical capelet can be worn two ways: with a lace block pointing down at center front or: with a square facing front. A fun to knit project embellished with knitted flowers.

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

You get four styles in this one pattern. This hat has four unique edgings to choose from. But choose quickly - they grow up fast! Makes a quick and wonderful baby gift. Make all four and put in a gift bag.

These whimsical hat double as hand puppets. The top is adorned with an knitting angel.

This made-with-love sweater is sure to become an heirloom passed on for generations with remembrance of the knittier … you!

From the book: The motifs in this afghan are All-American. They are worked in horizontal intarsia repeats and separated with striping in easy textural knit stitches. The border is garter stitch, and each corner has a tassel attached.

An afghan you’ll want to make over and over. And a great way to use your leftover yarns.

An afghan you’ll want to make over and over. And a great way to use your leftover yarns.

Voluptuous vines and leaves, fanciful flowers—clearly Mother Nature inspired this classy felted carryall. The floral pattern is duplicate-stitched after the bag front is knitted. The I-cord handles, closure, and knotted button are added before the entire bag is felted.

For the main color, you will need approximately 32 yards, and 6 yards of the contrasting colors (pink and white).

This pattern is for a pillow and afghan blanket, and for a fake fur rug. The blanket is knitted in lengths that are sewn together but can be worked in one.

“A twist on the original. As classic as the lady who wears it, this Aran pullover wraps Barbie in a rich Irish tradition. Knit with ecru wool, in keeping with the fishermen’s sweaters of old, this tunic-length sweater features a baby cable stitch pattern across the center front. Ribbed borders and stockinette-stitch sleeves and background frame...

“Cover girl. Barbie keeps time with the city beat in this sensuous shawl-collared jacket, knit with one strand each of silk and cashmere and silk and mohair. The plush shawl collar shaped with short rows, folds back to reveal the knit one, purl one rib underside, with adds a fleecy texture to the sleek stockinette-stitch body. Patch pockets are...

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

Knit in a leaf shape, accented with a cable border and embroidered in contrasting yarn. Can be made in one color or in a variety of colors. The pillow is two placemats sewn together and stuffed with Poly-Fil.

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being reused by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.

As a child I had a version of this hat knitted by an aunt. I loved the way I could wear it up or down and still do.

Originally published elsewhere, but no longer readily available, these often requested charming patterns are being re-issued by Nicky Epstein. Yarn will have to be substituted if it has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please be sure to do a swatch to test your gauge with the yarn you’ve chosen.