4.28.2011

Week 6: Book Review: Knitting Over the Edge


Hello! I'm back with another book review! 
Congratulations to Juliana, last weeks giveaway winner!

This week I'll be reviewing Knitting Over the Edge by Nicky Epstein. This book has been around for awhile, but is a great one! I'm happy to share it with you!


Knitting over the edge is the second in Nicky's edging book collection. The first book was titled Knitting On the Edge and the third in the collection is Knitting Beyond the Edge. I love and own all three! 

Nicky Epstein is probably the most inventive knitwear designer I can think of and I feel that these edging books just cannot be beat. The first 2 books contain 350 different knitted edges.. EACH! 700 total in the first 2 books. Who can even think up 700 edgings? Amazing, right?

All 3 of these books are excellent reference publications that every knitter should have in their library.
I refer to them all of the time. They provide me with constant inspiration.

Here is what you can expect to find in this particular book, Knitting Over the Edge.

This book contains edging designs broken up into 5 different categories.. Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliques, Colors and Nouveau.

Below are some pictures to give you an idea.


There are also some garment patterns included that utilize some of the edgings featured in the book.

It's jam packed with information. There is something for everyone inside.

If you would like to enter to win this brand new copy of Knitting Over the Edge, please leave a comment under this blog post. In your comment please include your contact information and please remember only one comment per person please.

I'll announce the winner next week with another book review, so be sure to check back!




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136 comments:

  1. Charlotte kaaeApril 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Amazing I love this one.

    Knitting AT bykaae DOT dk

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  2. TiphanieApril 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I would love to win this book! Please, please, please be me! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity, Alana!

    My rav id is purplemama. =)

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  3. CinnamonApril 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I have coveted all three of these books for. ever. Would love to win this one! Thank you for giving it away. :)
    scarletteandcinnamon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. HollyApril 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Sounds like an exciting book for a relatively new knitter to get her hands on!

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  5. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I like the author, but I don't have this book... belimeda@gmail.com

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  6. Little Miss S.April 29, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love these Nicky Epstein books.

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  7. ~RaenWa~April 29, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Nicky Epstein has some of the greatest ideas & books.

    Raeknitsnwa@gmail.com
    Raverly -Raeknitsnwa

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  8. LittleEdenMakesApril 29, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Oh I love the look of this book! Fantastic.

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  9. Chantal BoucherApril 29, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    We always need inspiration from good knitters! That's why i read your blog too!

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  10. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    That books looks beautiful. I'd love to take a look at it more.

    my rav is jecrowley

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  11. KamigaeruApril 29, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    What a neat trio of books! One of them could really come in handy now that I've got the bug to try my hand at designing something.

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  12. KristinaApril 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    This looks amazing!

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  13. SuzanneApril 29, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Nicky's books are just beautiful to look at no matter what the content.

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  14. MeganApril 29, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Looks like a great book for inspiration through photography and stitches! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  15. KathleenApril 29, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I would love to win this book! Count me in!

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  16. Silvia M.April 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    It looks like an awesome book!

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  17. MotherHenKnitsApril 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Thanks for the give away! (I'm motherhenknits on Ravelry)

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  18. Rae LynneApril 29, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Great book! Edgings can be so fun! :)

    raelynne01 on Rav

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  19. pickledpurlsApril 29, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    I have never really gotten into edge knitting. I will have to check these books out! Thanks!

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  20. CharlotteApril 29, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    What a cool book! It would be so much fun to add it to my knitting book collection. :)

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  21. BeckyApril 29, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    This books looks great! It would be amazing to own. Thanks for the giveaway! :]

    rlamont.1@go.ccad.edu
    My rav id is Selece

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  22. VTwinApril 29, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I gave two of the books shown away as gifts. I did peek at some of the edgings and was truly amazed! I've never done anything so fancy but would like to try.

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  23. Kristi ~ ArtSeaApril 29, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Facinating!!! I love the love knot icord! I've never done anything like that.

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  24. KatiaApril 29, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I'm in! This one is handy!

    Tucana at Ravelry

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  25. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Count me in!

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  26. navymommaApril 29, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I love stitch books they prompt you to be sooo creative. I checked out knitting on the edge and loved it It would seriously make my week to add knitting over the edge to my colection.

    littlecountrygrl06@yahoo.com

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  27. TeresaApril 29, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Gorgeous book!

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  28. BonnieApril 29, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Lovely! I checked her Knitting Block By Block book out from the library and then promptly added it to my wishlist. It's amazing. I'd love to see this one.

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  29. knittingdebApril 29, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Wow! Love the creativeness! Had no idea there were so many options...

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  30. ErinApril 29, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I was just flipping through this book at the library yesterday! It looks like a great reference.

    erin(dot)a(dot)lombardo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. KarenApril 29, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I would love to win this book! =) I would really love to learn these techniques.

    ~hunnyb~

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  32. Ertman-Trowbridge FamilyApril 29, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I have looked at these books so many times. I would love to own a volume!

    rav id: valeriechristine

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  33. RRMApril 29, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I would love to add this to my Knitting book collection.

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  34. SillyLittleLadyApril 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love looking at Nicky Epstein's knitting, she's always so inspiring!

    sillylittlelady(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. JessicaApril 29, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    ♥ this book!
    Jpeled on ravelry

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  36. penelope10April 29, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    would love to own one of her books!

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  37. SimplyMeApril 29, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What a great addition to any knitter's library. Thank you for the opportunity to have this book.

    paddock1 AT hotmail DOT com

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  38. charlotteApril 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Looks great! I'd love to add it to my bookshelf. :)

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  39. W.G. WoolensApril 29, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    All of her books are amazing! I'd live to own another.

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  40. knitterlydesignsApril 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    This is a great book and I would love to add it to my collection.

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  41. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesApril 29, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I'd love to have this book! r.dukes@live.com

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  42. MichelleApril 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    this book looks so cool!
    My RAV id is mickerr

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  43. DakotaAJApril 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome, count me in.

    Rav ID; DakotaAJ

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  44. JodiApril 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    what a cool book! I'd truly love to own this one.
    singsmysoul on ravelry

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  45. Judi A.April 29, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This would be a great way to expand my knitting horizons. :-)

    Zowmom on Ravelry

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  46. Jenny TApril 29, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful designs, would love to win this book.

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  47. Kitty Hates EverythingApril 29, 2011 at 1:17 PM

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  48. Kitty Hates EverythingApril 29, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    This book looks amazing and really useful! If I don't win I will have to buy the whole series anyway :D

    katherine.goss@heythropcollege.ac.uk

    (prev comment didn't include contact details!)

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  49. dendianeApril 29, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Looks like a great reference book to have! Love it.......

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  50. JenniferApril 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful book!

    jenboh on rav.

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  51. asterideApril 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway. I always wanted to buy this book.

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  52. RobinApril 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Great giveaway. Ravelry ID dieborl

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  53. Amy OlsenApril 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love.It!
    boosay1@comcast.net

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  54. troy and christinaApril 29, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Love it!
    christinacreating AT yahoo [dot] com

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  55. Jen PriceApril 29, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I would love to add another Nicky Epstein book to my library!

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  56. EllenApril 29, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I'm a big fan of Nicky Epstein's.
    I've been in a knitting slump and could use some inspiration. This book would help!
    Thanks for having the giveaway.

    EllenRonnie on Rav

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  57. JuliaApril 29, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Such a creative book! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  58. earthymama42April 30, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Wow! What's a great resource! Thanks for the givewaway. =)

    earthymama42 at gmail.com

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  59. deidreApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I have actually been stalking this book. I love how her brain works. Thanks for the chance to win it. I am lostinkansas on ravelry

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  60. PurlingPennyApril 30, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Wow!! What beautiful edgings and now my mind is spinning with ideas to use them. I'd love to win this.

    Rav id purlingpenny

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  61. Glana RicciApril 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Alana!!
    I love Nicky Epstein's work, I live in Brazil do not know if I can join your lot, if possible I'll be very very happy!
    my rav id Glana

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  62. Glana RicciApril 30, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Hi Alana!!
    I love Nicky Epstein's work, I live in Brazil do not know if I can join your lot, if possible I'll be very very happy!
    My rav id Glana

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  63. RethaApril 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I've heard nothing but great things about her books. As always, fingers crossed!
    Rav ID rethers

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  64. SangeethaApril 30, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Have heard such good reviews about this book, would love to win

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  65. bubbygigiApril 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    The edges from this book look amazing. I loved all of them and can picture them on scarves and sweaters.
    Gita

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  66. MalinApril 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, I never thought there was this much good stuff in these books!

    malin dot hillevi at gmail dot com

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  67. SabrinaApril 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I'd like to have this book. I've heard of it, but never seen it in person.

    bean1082@gmail.com

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  68. SabraApril 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    How cool would it be to win this book? It would be awesome.

    rav id - sabrab

    email - sabri8404@yahoo.com

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  69. kristal135April 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Decorative edgings looks tricky......would love to give it a try. Only one more month until the next podcast!!! Looking forward to it.

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  70. G. K. GreenApril 30, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Please enter me in the book giveaway. It will give me more things to do with I-cord, I just know it! Thank you ...

    G. K. Green
    gkgreen on ravelry.com
    g_k_green@hotmail.com

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  71. BoomApril 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I could learn a lot of fun things from this book. Would love to win this!!!

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  72. karenApril 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This looks like a great one!! karenlambert@cox.net

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  73. DebApril 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Wow! What a treasure! Thank you for your reviews and for sharing such wonderful books with us.
    Bennettdebo@gmail.com

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  74. JudiApril 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Looks like a fantastic book - thanks for the chance to win!

    rav ID judigo

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  75. karen alhoApril 30, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Does "oh my!!!'qualify as a comment if you stretch it out long enough? This stuff is amazing. Even if I never actually used a single pattern I would probably pull this book out and just drool over it like I do with my collection of Kaffee Fasset books!

    Ravelry id is intavira

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  76. Kathryn W.April 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    neat book review!! i didn't realize there were three in the series, i'll have to check the others out!

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  77. Made by Hand on Planet EarthApril 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Looks like a fun book!

    madebyhandonplanetearth@gmail.com

    Thanks! Suzanne

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  78. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love that you are reviewing books, but I miss your podcast! Erin @www.knittinginbeantown.blogspot.com

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  79. FionaApril 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    That looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win :)

    Rav id Noni26

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  80. NickyMay 1, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Fantastic book !!
    nzknitter@slingshot.co.nz

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  81. DebbieMay 1, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I would love to win! Thanks so much! Debbie in alaska

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  82. MonicaMay 1, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    This looks intteresting...I'm always willing to learn more!

    schatzi.knits at gmail dot com

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  83. barbMay 1, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    oh, I hope I'm not too late to enter the giveaway. I have her first knitted edge book, and I would love to get the second, (and the third, as well).

    rav id is BarbArian

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  84. JenMay 1, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Looks awesome!

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  85. timothyandreas28May 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I've been wanting to buy and collect all of Nicky Epstein's books. I think they're must-haves in every knitter's library, alongside stitch dictionaries.

    My email is frosch at gmail dot com.

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  86. DeniseMay 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    All those edgings look wonderful, would love to try some.
    denise at deniseschulz . com

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  87. teresaMay 1, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love this book!
    Teresa


    teresanasci@gmail.com

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  88. mhchongMay 1, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I'd love to win. Cool book.
    Mhchong@aol.com

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  89. LykkeMay 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    How lucky one should be to win this prize :-)

    Bests
    Lykke
    lykkegrubach@hotmail.com

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  90. TriciaMay 1, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I have Knitting On the Edge and I LOVE it - this looks awesome too! Great giveaway!
    triciajohnson77 AT hotmail.com

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  91. ZenitudeMay 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Your book reviews make me discover such great books out there. Knitting over the edge is just what I need for inspiration...fingers crossed!!
    woolyknitsnbits(at)live(dot)ca

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  92. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Fascinating - would love to win.

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  93. RebeccaMay 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Fun! This is a great book! RavID: rebecca6923

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  94. TanyaMay 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I would love this book!

    I'm kitsybabcock on ravelry.

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  95. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I would love to add this book to my knitting library!!

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  96. KerstinMay 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I love Nicky Epstein and would love to add this book to my collection! Thank you for the opportunity Alana!

    My rav id is kerstinlee

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  97. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I absolutely love this one!
    Embellishments are so much fun.

    Ravelry: EmmaJoyce34
    Email: emmajoyce34@gmail.com

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  98. dendianeMay 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    This books great! Very informative and would love to win it.

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  99. CeltChickMay 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I have had this book from the library; I have to wear a bib when I look through theirs 'coz I drool over it....So, heck yeah! I'd love to have my own copy! Thanks for offering.
    AnnBan on Ravelry

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  100. bren_naMay 2, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    This book looks amazing and inspirational! candi_raeATverizon.net

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  101. girltrekkieMay 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Wow, these definitely look like some new techniques for me to learn! I would love to checkout this book!
    girltrekkie on Ravelry

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  102. Susan J.May 2, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I crave this book - thanks a bunch for the chance to win!

    slj14850@gmail.com

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  103. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I love Nicky's designs.

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  104. Guru Nam KaurMay 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I love Nicky Epstein's books. Thanks for the chance to win this one.
    gnk@kriteachngs.org

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  105. Kitty CoutureMay 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This looks like such an interesting book! :)
    (my contact info is in my Blogger profile :))

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  106. IrishGirlMay 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love Nicky's designs!

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  107. IrishGirlMay 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love Nicky's designs!

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  108. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 11:57 AM

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  109. Susan ZMay 2, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love this book. I didn't want to give it back to the library, but there's always a waiting list for it.

    rav id is crafterix

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  110. rinebirdMay 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I used to crochet edgings when I was young.I would love yto get back to this with knitting & crochet.

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  111. BrendaMay 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    This book looks amazing. I would love to win.
    I'm goodstuff on Rav.

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  112. RachelleMay 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I've got the first one, would love to have the second.
    My rav id is Sewsable

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  113. dMay 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love the N. Epstein books, and she was just at a store nearby! Thanks for your generosity, Alana...

    bookboxer on ravelry

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  114. suesuebMay 3, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    So many beautiful designs! Although they look challenging, I'm sure the results are fabulous. Thanks for the chance!!

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  115. ShelleyMay 3, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I've had my eye on this one for a while. Thanks for the chance!

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  116. AcipenserMay 3, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    115 comments already, wow. Just shows how popular you and your podcast are. Thanks for your tireless efforts. Loved all the interviews so far.
    Rav id Acipenser

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  117. RubyCMay 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I know that I would love to have this book in my library.

    Rav: mzcruse

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  118. ACraftyKnitterMay 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    That book would be a great addition to my knitting library!

    senoritamorena(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. D LouiseMay 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Ooh. I LOVE those books, and my mean library will only let me keep them a month at a time...

    I got to meet Nicky at StevenBe's in Minneapolis, MN this weekend. I was so charmed...

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  120. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This looks like a very interesting book, thank you for the opportunity to enter the drawing.

    Charlene Brown (keppygirl on ravelry)

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  121. AlexandraMay 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What an amazing book!

    alexandraknits(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. Monica de MossMay 3, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I love the whole concept of this book. Many is the time when I like a pattern for something but not the edge treatment. And being a fairly new and self taught knitter, I'm not knowledgeable enough yet to figure out how to do something different. this book would solve my problem!
    positivepolly -Ravelry ID

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  123. JandyMay 3, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    This book looks great! Thanks for the opportunity to win it. I'm cowgirl92 on ravelry.

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  124. RosemaryMay 4, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    What a wonderful book. I am always looking for an edging in shawls or blankets. rosevta@gmail.com

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  125. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Nice book, would love to win it!

    (And sorry if I'm double posting, got an error message)

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  126. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Awesome book! I have a copy of knitting on the edge and you're right - it's incredible. Gorgeous photography, lovely range of patterns and all well organised and so, so clever.

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  127. Rebekah PopeMay 4, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    This appears to be a great book! I would love to win it. thanks for sharing. rebekahpope@comcast.net

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  128. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I don't know if I have the skill to knit all of these (or even most) but I'm certainly willing to try!

    thanks,
    bigblueice(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  129. xMay 4, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    The pictures from the books look wonderful. I love it when knitting books and stitch dictionaries have clear, color photographs.

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  130. ikkinlalaMay 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I'd love a chance to win this book!

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  131. jacky janMay 5, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Sounds like an exciting book for a relatively new knitter to get her hands on! Good article keep it I like this post thanks

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  132. JenniferMay 5, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Ooh, that seems like such a great book! Is it too late to enter the draw?

    My Ravelry ID is jdsinger. :)

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  133. SavannagalMay 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I've looked at this book before and really liked it. Thanks for the contest.

    Savannagal on Ravelry

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  134. PattyMay 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I've had my eye on this book for quite some time!
    Rav ID: PattyP

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  135. jmpeckMay 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  136. sethelwtJuly 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    this looks like such a fun book with new ideas I have never seen before. I would like the chance to win. I am always looking for ways to improve my knitting!

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