Knitting in Circles 100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More

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.

Nicky Epstein is the beloved knitwear designer and bestselling author of numerous books, including Knitting Block by Block, the Edge series, Knitting on Top of the World, and Knitted Flowers. She currently resides in New York City and travels extensively, teaching and lecturing.

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