Sometimes not being able to work a pattern doesn't mean the book has a mistake. For instance, p.139 "Butterfly" does not have different numbers of stitches on each row. Notice that "Embossed Hearts" on the same page ends each row differently worded than does "Butterfly." If not read carefully, "Butterfly" would seem to say do the repeat as many times as required, then knit #. But it says to "end last rep k#." So the last repeat of each row ends with a different number of knit stitches than the other repeats in the row. I counted it out and it works.

I also checked several more throughout the book in response to another review that said the first row always required more stitches than were cast-on. In the couple dozen that I checked, none were wrong.

I understand this book has errors. But we must not be blind to our own and instead blame the author.

This book, like the others in the 'edge' series, is a must-have for any knitter's library.

I like the book because it is like a scrap book of all kinds of edges you can make, but cannot remember when you are planning your next project. I often look in the book just to see the beautiful pictures. I like the layout with the changing of colors every time she changes her technic. Nicky Epstein is very good to give ideas and inspirations to other knitters.
Grete, Norway

As an intermediate knitter new to (but obsessed with!) lace, I've found this book to be unique and excellent. I started trying to knit lace with a couple of patterns I found online, but was practically in tears over those. I had decided I simply couldn't knit lace at all until I found this book. I began with a nine-line lace pattern and can't wait until I get good enough to try some of the thirty-line ones! I know this book will challenge and inspire me for some time to come.