Jun 11 2007
More Inspiration from Ms. Gaughan
I have yet to knit one of Norah’s patterns (I am planning one for the next color scheme of Project Spectrum) but I draw such inspiration from her work. Perhaps it is her clean lines and unique constructions, or her nature-oriented motifs… all I know is that I love it.
Last week’s Berroco Knit Bits email inspired me all over again - they announced Norah Gaughan’s new pattern book, combining two collections, and simply titled “Volume One” (that indicates that more than one is planned!) There are some brilliant pieces in both collections, and here are some of the ones that really caught my eye:
This picture shows three of the knits from the “Urban Layers” collection. “Justina” is the skirt -worn here as a dress - such a lovely and versatile piece! (and see the boots? I have some that are nearly identical!)
The Anais tee, with the lovely neck line. I can see this become a hot blog knit…
I love the photostyling in both collections, and these two pieces, the Chantal cardigan, and the simple Noemi scarf are both nice additions to any wardrobe.
The Aune skirt is particularly lovely with all of the textural details.
There are some other stunning designs in this collection, and even some simple designs that will be wardrobe staples. I am looking forward to getting my copy of this wonderful volume!
wow! That second pattern, the top, totally made my eyes widen! A hit for sure!! I cannot wait for this pattern book… thanks Lolly!
Anais totally caught my eye too! I’m hoping I have something in the stash for it . . .
love the chantall sweater. beautiful and simple.
i can’t wait to see this pattern book either. when you posted the pictures on your flickr account, my heart skipped a beat. Woohoo!
I already sat and drooled over half of the items from this book after seeing it on the Berroco website.. I think half of it is the photostyling of the book that really got me interested in the designs. Usually I think Berroco steals its design concepts from Zoolander’s “Mugatu” (the whole army blanket as poncho “Derelicte” look…) but I’m glad to see them stepping it up.
I love her designs, too. For me, it’s the way she combines unique textures and patterns into classic clean lines. Makes for a piece that you can wear for years but that will always have a little edge to it. I can’t wait to get my own copy!
couldn’t agree more! when i got the newsletter i thought “lolly must be loving this one too!”
given how great a lot of the free berroco patterns have been lately, i’m wondering if norah is designing them too. maybe wren?
Lovely patterns. Thanks for the heads up!
Ooooh, yeah!!
Hmmm, yes, I will definitely be picking this book up.
oh man, I love that anais tee! it’s so cute and would look great layered with a ruffly blouse. let me know and I just might knitalong with you!
Oooh, thanks for the heads up. I hadn’t visited that Berroco site in a while. So pretty!
I loved the Anais tee too, but I’m wondering why the model has a shirt underneath.
i think i’m in love!
Wow, there are some great patterns in that book!
I’m not sure that “gimme” acutally expresses my desire for these booklets…. DEFINITELY interested in a KAL for Anais if anyone’s starting one up.
ohh my….I love every photo. Can’t wait till this one comes out!
I saw that pattern book preview, too, and I love that Chantal sweater!
Oooh, thanks for letting us know. I am so buying that. Can someone tell me how to pronounce “Gaughan” so that I can ask at my yarn shop if they have it without embarrassing myself? I always say Gow-gan, but have no idea if that’s right.
I got that email and almost immediately laid the credit card down to order the book. I do love me some Norah! Definitely love that tee and the cardigan; would definitely wear both a lot.
Ooh, what lovely patterns! Norah Gaughan is one of my favourite designers too. Can’t wait for the book to come out! Thanks for the heads up
I, too, was very excited to see Norah Gaughan’s new designs. Thank goodness she’s bringing Berroco up a notch or ten. I think my favorite is the Chantal cardi you posted… can’t wait to see what starts popping up in blogland!
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(like vaughan with a “g”)
Thanks sooooo much for all of the lovely words!
OK, you’ve gotten me all excited about this! I printed out a list of Berroco shops in my area from their website and I’m going to see if I can find this at one of them. I think a KAL is a GREAT idea!
Also I can see a lot of the Urban Layers being great projects for our current Project Spectrum colors!
Thanks for letting us all know! That Anais top is definitely gorgeous, a new must-buy pattern book!
Fantastic patterns to add to the queue. So Lolly, are you going to start a KAL? heh.
How cool that Norah reads your blog! But then who doesn’t?
I think I saw a crochet version of Knitting Nature at the store the other day full of amazing stuff.
I think I like that skirt. A lot.
It’s so interesting–I used to say that I would never knit a skirt, but lately I have seen several patterns that I think I would not only knit, but also actually wear! Thanks for the links!
oooh, i love nora gaughan’s designs. i sit and drool over ‘knitting nature’ all the time.
I chose the same ones as favorites as soon as I saw them on Friday! I even made a mosaic for my blog but didn’t get around to posting until today. It’s nice to see some one shares exactly my taste.
The Anais top really spoke to me, too. I can’t wait to see everyone else’s interpretation of it.
This book looks to die for!
omg, I WANT this, like I haven’t wanted a knitting book in a while. Usually, I can’t find 3 patterns in a book that I would wear. This time, not only are three patterns I love in the same book, but also on the same PAGE, and even on the SAME MODEL!! Thanks for showing us.
I liked the Eloide (sp?) shrug from her collection. The construction looked very interesting. They showed it in Ultra Alpaca Light, which I am also looking forward to, having knit very happily with Ultra Alpaca. Of course, many of the other patterns are great, too. I think I need this book!
Wow, thanks Norah! Your way is much more elegant than mine.
i love it all! i’ll take one of each please! i really like her design aesthetic…very wearable
Thankyou for posting this; I LOVE that coat. Now if I could only get the booklet delivered here to England… If anyone has any suggestions for online stores who would do this, I’d be eternally grateful!
I love all of those! I only just checked out her Knitting Nature Book and was blown away - I think I liked nearly every pattern. How often does that happen with clothing?
Now a new book is coming…my library will be growing.
I haven’t made any of her designs yet, but I did just get the Knitting Nature book as a gift. I keep looking through it and can’t decide which one I want to make! Now I have even more designs to keep me busy.
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