Sterling Publishing-Nicky Epstein Books: Knitting On Top Of The World. Nicky details the origin and use of classic knitting techniques-Fair Isle applique Aran and more-in folk knitting traditions around the globe then reinvigorates and recombines these techniques in her own inimitable way to create all new innovative designs and traditions. This book contains a world tour of knitting traditions and techniques with more than fifty new designs. Author: Nicky Epstein. Softcover 248 pages. Published Year: 2008. ISBN 978-1-936096-75-6. Imported. Nicky Epstein is a knitwear designer, author of numerous bestselling books on knitting, and a popular teacher who travels nationally and internationally to lecture and give workshops on knitting technique. In 2005, she received a prestigious award from The National NeedleArts Association, and a year later her work was featured in a retrospective fashion show at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. She lives in New York, NY. This book contains a world tour of knitting traditions and techniques with more than fifty new designs This recombines techniques in her own inimitable way to create all new innovative designs and traditions Made in United States