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Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves delivers what fans of knitting, and of Nicky, crave: her hallmark embellished style, her most popular techniques, and more than 30 of her beautiful, unique designs. Nicky's delightful and inspiring patterns range from a tweedy wrap with appliquéd leaves to a scarf sprinkled with bright knitted yo-yos, and others that use mosaic stitch, felting, and shibori.
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NickyEpstein
One of today’s most popular andbeloved knitting designers and authors,Nicky Epstein has gained internationalrecognition for her innovative work,whimsical and high-fashion sense of style,and informative workshops. She hasauthored many bestselling books,including Nicky Epstein The EssentialEdgings Collection, an anthology of herthree popular edgings titles, Knitting onthe Edge, Over the Edge, and Beyond theEdge; Nicky Epstein Knitted Flowers;Knitting on Top of the World; and twopattern collections for18-inch dolls,Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls andNicky Epstein Crochet for Dolls.Her unique designs have appeared inVogue Knitting® and many otherpublications, as well as on television andin museums. Nicky lives in New York Cityand travels extensively around the worldteaching and lecturing on the art andcraft that she loves.
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EpsteinNicky AN IMPRINT
OF SIXTH&SPRING
BOOKS
sixthandspringbooks.com
PRINTED IN CHINA
In short, no knitter,beginner or advanced,will want to be without
Nicky Epstein’sSignature Scarves!
Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarvesdelivers what fans of knitting, and of
Nicky, have been craving:Nicky’s hallmark embellished style,
applied to the simple scarf.
Inside you will find patterns to delightand inspire—from a fabulous tweedywrap with appliquéd leaves, to a scarfcomprised of bright circles, to a mosaicpiece that, upon close inspection,
sports rows of tiny skeletons! Fans offelting will delight in the scarf madeof interwoven cut felted strips, as wellas the effervescent shibori-style scarfbillowing with bubbles. In total, morethan 30 scarves show the spectacularrange of Nicky’s creativity in a widespectrum of styles. Ideal as gifts andquick knitting projects, scarves neverlose their appeal; scarves bearingNicky’s special touch become lovely
accents to add to any outfit.
Dazzling Designs to Knit
$19.95 US • $21.95 Canada
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Nicky applies her trademarkinventiveness to the simple scarf,
with showstopping results!Take your knitting project to the
next level with Nicky’s special touch.In this book you will find:
• More than 30 exquisite scarves
• A full range of styles andknitting techniques: felting, FairIsle, florals and embellishments, as
well as simple stitch patterns
• Perfect patterns for beginners andadvanced knitters!
NickyEpsteinStyle!
Scarves,C R A F T S • K N I T T I N G
$19.95 US • $21.95 Canada
ISBN: 978-1-936096-68-8
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BooksAn imprint of Sixth&Spring Books
161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013sixthandspringbooks.com
Paperback editionFirst printing 2014
Copyright © 2008 by Nicky EpsteinAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in anyform or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying,recording, or information storage-and-retrieval systems—without written permissionof the publisher.The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects and patterns are intended for the per-sonal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; theyare not to be reproduced in any form for commercial use. Permission isgranted to photocopy patterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.Library of Congress Control Number: 2013033856
ISBN 978-1-936096-68-8
Manufactured in China
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First paperback edition
Editorial DirectorELAINE SILVERSTEIN
Book Division ManagerERICA SMITH
Art DirectorDIANE LAMPHRON
Associate Art DirectorSHEENA T. PAUL
Yarn EditorTANIS GRAY
Consulting EditorADINA KLEIN
Instructions EditorsEVE NGCHARLOTTE PARRY
Bookings ManagerRACHAEL STEIN
PhotographyJENNY ACHESONROSE CALLAHANJACK DEUTSCH STUDIOMARCUS TULLIS
IllustrationsJANE FAYSHIRI MOR
Copy EditorKRISTINA SIGLER
Fashion StylistLAURA MAFFEO
Hair and MakeupMARGRET AVERY
Vice PresidentTRISHA MALCOLM
PublisherCARRIE KILMER
Production ManagerDAVID JOINNIDES
Creative DirectorJOE VIOR
PresidentART JOINNIDES
ChairmanJAY STEIN
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To my friend (sister,mother, advisor, critic,
thumbs-up movie critic,popcorn sharer, and
shopping companion)Emily Brenner…it’s my good
fortune to know you!
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CONTENTS 7
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Introduction 8
Majestic Fair Isle 10
Patchwork Floral 14
Winter Roses 18
Tudor Lace 22
Heathered Leaf Wrap 26
Moorish Medallion 30
Woven Strips 34
Tea Rose 38
Bullets 42
Oak Leaves 44
Bubble Waves 48
Bada-Bing! 52
Cabled Scarf withUnraveled Fringe 54
Royal Crowns 58
Celtic Glory 64
Skull-Face Mosaic 70
Yo-Yos 76
Chakra 80
Marilyn 82
Into the Woods 84
Kookie-Cutter Felt 88
Carriage Cowl 92
Classic Shibori 96
Cloud Ten 98
Silver Anniversary 100
Mosaic 104
Mouse Trap 108
Holiday Doves 112
Hot Wheels 118
Initial Signature 122
Shawl-Collar CablePoint 126
Chain Gang 132
Il Professore 134
How to Tie a Scarf 136
Scarf Edgings 140
Techniques 144
Abbreviations 145
Acknowledgments148
Resources 149
Index 151
Contents
8 NICKY EPSTEIN’S SIGNATURE SCARVES
hen I was a little girl, my motherwould wrap a handmadeknitted scarf tightly around my
neck to keep out the chill on a cold winterday. The scarf was practical, utilitarianand sometimes a little itchy.
Well, I’m a big girl now; and after travelingaround the world and seeing how scarvesare fashionably and fabulously worn bypeople of all cultures, I’m convincedthat the scarf is one of the most importantfashion accessories––one that can make orbreak an outfit.
Designing scarves is fun. Scarves offer aninfinite variety of possibilities. They are chic,colorful, funky and fun and take arelatively short time to knit. Scarves say agood deal about the wearer’s personality,and they make a great gift.
The signature scarves featured in this bookuse all kinds of materials, techniques andstyles. I was fortunate enough to have one ofmy scarves appear on the cover of the 25thanniversary issue of Vogue Knitting magazine,and have included the instructions for thescarf in this book. Many of these designsreally will keep you warm, but not quitelike the heavyweight mufflers that yourAunt Becky used to send you at Christmas,bless her soul.
I invite you to make your favorites ofthese scarves, but I’m warning you––it canbe addictive. Soon you may find yourselfknitting a scarf for every one of your(or a loved one’s) outfits.
I hope you have fun knitting these scarves.
Stay warm…be cool!
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I’d love to hear from you!Please visit www.nickyepstein.com
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10 NICKY EPSTEIN’S SIGNATURE SCARVES
� INTERMEDIATESIZE
Approx 10" W x 60" L/25.5cm x152.5cm excluding fringe
NOTEScarf is knitted in the round, creatinga double thickness.
STITCH GLOSSARY
LT K the 2nd st on LH needle, k thefirst st on LH needle, slip both stsfrom needle tog.
TEXTURE PATTERN
Rnds 1 and 2 Knit.Rnd 3 *LT, p2; rep from * around.Rnd 4 *K2, p2; rep from * around.Rep rnds 1– 4 for texture pat.
SCARF
With A, cast on 96 sts. Place markerfor end of rnd and join. K 2 rnds.Beg Fair Isle Pat
Work rnds 1–39 of Fair Isle chart twice,then work rnds 1 to 3 once more.Beg Texture Pat
*Rep rnds 1–4 of Texture pat 6 times,then work rnds 1–3 of Fair Isle chart;rep from * 5 times more.Beg Fair Isle Pat
Then work rnds 39–1 of Fair Isle charttwice. Change to A and k 2 rnds. Bind off.
GAUGES
The crown motif is key here.Have fun and find a closure of your choice.
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� 4 13⁄4oz/50g skeins(each approx 109yd/100m)of Cascade Yarns Dolce(alpaca/silk/wool) in #941dark brown (A)
� 1 each in #973 turquoise(B), #916 olive (C),#912 tan (D), #927 teal (E),#955 orange (F),#940 beige (G), #924 rust(H), #958 sea green (I)
� Size 8 (5mm) circularneedle, 16"/40cm long
� Stitch marker
� 2 purchased clasps
Mixing a stitchpattern with a peerie and
adding a flap edginggives a new twist to the
classic Fair Isle look.
20 sts and 22 rnds = 4"/10cmover Fair Isle pat
22 sts and 24 rnds = 4"/10cmover Texture pat
MATERIALS
MajesticFair Isle
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WINTER ROSES 19
� 2 13⁄4oz/50g balls (eachapprox 191yd/175m) ofRowan/Westminster Fibers,Inc. Felted Tweed (merino/alpaca/viscose) in #147dragon (MC)
� 1 ball each in #155 pickle(A), #150 rage (B),#154 ginger (C), #148 sigh(D), #146 herb (E) and#157 camel (F)
� Sizes 10 (6mm) and13 (9mm) needles
� Tapestry needle
Long after the springflowers have disappeared,you can still wear these
winter roses.
10 sts and 8 rows = 4"/10cmin pattern stitch usinglarger needles
GAUGE
MATERIALS
WinterRoses
Both delicateand earthy, these florals
are brimming withcharm.
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� 1 7oz/200g ball (eachapprox 364yd/333m) ofNaturally NZ/Fiber TrendsAlpine 10-ply (pure NZ wool)each in #2002 green (A) and#2007 burgundy (B)
� Size 8 (5mm) needles
� Tapestry needle
� Fabric, 8" x 56", for lining
� Sewing needle andmatching thread
� 14"/35.5cm length ofpurchased beaded fringe
Modern colors arekey to this Moroccan
tile-inspired scarf.
17 sts and 21 rows =4"/10cm in St st
MATERIALS
Brocade, beads,duplicate stitch–
this scarf has it all!
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GAUGE
MoorishMedallion
MOORISH MEDALLION 31
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GAUGE
RoyalCrowns
� 5 13⁄4oz/50g skeins (eachapprox 118yd/106m) ofClassic Elite Yarns WoolBam Boo (wool/bamboo) in#1603 flint
� Size 6 (4mm) needles
� Stitch holder
To personalize thisscarf you can add initialsin duplicate stitch below
the crown.
22 sts and 30 rows =4"/10cm over St st
MATERIALS
� INTERMEDIATE
SIZE
Approx 9" W x 56" L/23cm x 142cm
STITCH GLOSSARY
MB (make bobble) (K1, yo, k1, yo, k1)in next st—5 sts, turn, k5, turn, p5,turn, k1, SK2P, k1, turn, p3tog.4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back,k2, k2 from cn.4-st LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front,k2, k2 from cn.4-st RPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back,k2, p2 from cn.4-st LPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front,p2, k2 from cn.
RIGHT CABLE PATTERN
(over 14 sts)Row 1 (WS) K2, p4, k4, p2, k2.Row 2 P2, 4-st LPC, p2, k4, p2.Row 3 K2, p4, k2, p2, k4.Row 4 P4, 4-st LC, 4-st LPC, p2.Row 5 K2, p2, k2, p4, k4.Row 6 P2, 4-st RPC, 4-st LPC, k2, p2.Row 7 K2, p4, k4, p2, k2.Row 8 P2, k2, p4, 4-st LC, p2.Rep rows 1–8 for Right Cable pat.
LEFT CABLE PATTERN
(over 14 sts)Row 1 (WS) K2, p2, k4, p4, k2.Row 2 P2, k4, p2, 4-st RPC, p2.
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SILVER ANNIVERSARY 101
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� 2 13⁄4oz/50g hanks (approx 138yd/126m) of Alchemy Yarns ofTransformation Silk Purse(silk) in #9m pewter
� 1 hank each in #42msilver, #9c diamonda
� Size 5 (3.75mm) needles
� 25 8mm Swarovski crystals(optional)
My 25-flower tribute to Vogue Knitting
on its silver anniversary. This also was their
featured cover scarf.
24 sts and 20 rows =4"/10cm over garter st
MATERIALS
GAUGE
This is a fashion statement you’ll really want to make! Very chic!
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Silver Anniversary
� VERY EASY
SIZE
51⁄2" W x 26" L/14cm x 66cm
NOTESee workshop for details on working scarf.
STAR POINTS PATTERN
Cast on 6 sts.Row 1 (RS) K3, yo, k3—7 sts. Row 2 and all WS rows Knit. Row 3 K3, yo, k4—8 sts. Row 5 K3, yo, k5—9 sts. Row 7 K3, yo, k6—10 sts. Row 9 K3, yo, k7—11 sts. Row 11 K3, yo, k8—12 sts. Row 12 Bind off 6 sts, k to end—6 sts. Rep rows 1–12 for Star Points pat.
STAR FLOWERS
(make 11 with pewter, 7 with silverand 7 with diamonda) Work rows 1–12 of Star Points pat fivetimes. Bind off rem 6 sts. Sew cast-onedge to bound-off edge to form star.Weave yarn in and out of eyelet, pulltightly to cinch and secure. Sew one crystal in center of each flower.
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Aabbreviations 145acknowledgments 148appliquéHeathered Leaf Wrap 26–29Into the Woods 84–87Patchwork Floral 14–17 Tea Rose 38–41Winter Roses 18
BBada-Bing! 52–53Bubble Waves 48–51Bullets 42–43
Ccable cast-on 145Cabled Scarf WithUnraveled Fringe 54–57cablesCabled Scarf WithUnraveled Fringe 54–57Royal Crowns 58–63Shawl-Collar CablePoint 126–131Carriage Cowl 92–95Celtic Glory 64–67Chain Gang 132–133Chakra 80–81Classic Shibori 96–97Cloud Ten 98–99
Dduplicate stitch 147
Eedgings 140–143
FFair IsleMajestic Fair Isle 10–13Moorish Medallion 30–33Tea Rose 38–41felted projectsBubble Waves 48–51Classic Shibori 96–97Kookie-Cutter Felt 88–91Mouse Trap 108–111Oak Leaves 44–47Woven Strips 34–37felting 37fringe 146
HHeathered Leaf Wrap 26–29Holiday Doves 112–117Hot Wheels 118–121
II-cord, knit 146Il Professore 134–135Initial Signature 122–125intarsiaHoliday Doves 112–117Initial Signature 122–125Into the Woods 84–87
KKookie-Cutter Felt 88–91
LlaceCeltic Glory 64–67Tudor Lace 22–25lazy daisy stitch 147
MMajestic Fair Isle 10–13Marilyn 82–83Moorish Medallion 30–33Mosaic 104–107Mouse Trap 108–111
OOak Leaves 44–47
PPatchwork Floral 14–17provisional cast-on 144
RRoyal Crowns 58–63
SShawl-Collar CablePoint 126–131
Silver Anniversary 100–103single cast-on 144skill levels 144Skull-Face Mosaic 70–75
TTea Rose 38–41techniques 144–147three-needle bind-off 147three-needle joining 147Tudor Lace 22–25tying a scarf 136–139
WWinter Roses 18–21Woven Strips 34–37
Yyarn resources 149–150Yo-Yos 76–79
Index
Crochet forDolls25 Fun,Fabulous Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls
NickyEpsteinKnits forDolls�
25 Fun,FabulousOutfits for 18-InchDolls
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NickyEpstein
One of today’s most popular andbeloved knitting designers and authors,Nicky Epstein has gained internationalrecognition for her innovative work,whimsical and high-fashion sense of style,and informative workshops. She hasauthored many bestselling books,including Nicky Epstein The EssentialEdgings Collection, an anthology of herthree popular edgings titles, Knitting onthe Edge, Over the Edge, and Beyond theEdge; Nicky Epstein Knitted Flowers;Knitting on Top of the World; and twopattern collections for18-inch dolls,Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls andNicky Epstein Crochet for Dolls.Her unique designs have appeared inVogue Knitting® and many otherpublications, as well as on television andin museums. Nicky lives in New York Cityand travels extensively around the worldteaching and lecturing on the art andcraft that she loves.
vBooks
EpsteinNicky AN IMPRINT
OF SIXTH&SPRING
BOOKS
sixthandspringbooks.com
PRINTED IN CHINA
In short, no knitter,beginner or advanced,will want to be without
Nicky Epstein’sSignature Scarves!
Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarvesdelivers what fans of knitting, and of
Nicky, have been craving:Nicky’s hallmark embellished style,
applied to the simple scarf.
Inside you will find patterns to delightand inspire—from a fabulous tweedywrap with appliquéd leaves, to a scarfcomprised of bright circles, to a mosaicpiece that, upon close inspection,
sports rows of tiny skeletons! Fans offelting will delight in the scarf madeof interwoven cut felted strips, as wellas the effervescent shibori-style scarfbillowing with bubbles. In total, morethan 30 scarves show the spectacularrange of Nicky’s creativity in a widespectrum of styles. Ideal as gifts andquick knitting projects, scarves neverlose their appeal; scarves bearingNicky’s special touch become lovely
accents to add to any outfit.
Dazzling Designs to Knit
$19.95 US • $21.95 Canada
vSignature
Scarves
NickyEpstein’s
NIC
KYEPSTE
IN’SSIG
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URE
SCARVESDazzlin
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nstoKnit
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EpsteinNicky
Nicky applies her trademarkinventiveness to the simple scarf,
with showstopping results!Take your knitting project to the
next level with Nicky’s special touch.In this book you will find:
• More than 30 exquisite scarves
• A full range of styles andknitting techniques: felting, FairIsle, florals and embellishments, as
well as simple stitch patterns
• Perfect patterns for beginners andadvanced knitters!
NickyEpsteinStyle!
Scarves,C R A F T S • K N I T T I N G
$19.95 US • $21.95 Canada
ISBN: 978-1-936096-68-8
9 7 8 1 9 3 6 0 9 6 6 8 8
5 1 9 9 5
Scarves
Epstein’sSignature
DazzlingDesigns to
Knit
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