Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The tweedy vest will see you through multiple seasons with a design reminiscent of playground games. Soft subtle hues of Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo Tweed are crocheted into granny-square-inspired quarters that meet at all the right angles. The garment, which is designed by Audrey Drysdale, is available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 92cm (36in) to 112cm (44in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Andesite, designed by Audrey Drysdale, is a quaint, retro bonnet that sports delicate garter stitch ties. A textured knit and purl pattern using Noro Haunui Cotton. Finished head circumference measurements are approximately 52cm (21.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The moody reds and purples seen in this particular colourway of Noro Ito stripe across the Bara jumper. This garment, which is worked bottom up, features raglan sleeves and 2x2 ribbing to the hem, neck and cuffs; all-over moss stitch gives the colours that extra pop! Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 104cm (41in) to 126cm (49.5in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Ito
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Botan is an edge-to-edge cardigan knitted in Noro Rikka. This V-necked model has a wide, ribbed front band and is worked in 4x2 rib to the shoulder shaping, then stocking stitch to the shoulders. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 89cm (35in) to 124cm (49in).
Yarn weight
Chunky
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Nicky Epstein uses Noro Haunui Silk to create this flowy cabled cardigan. The collar is embellished here with tonal daisy stitch and French knot embroidery - although you could opt for a contrast colour! The single cable along the centre of the sleeve forms a natural point at the wrist, whereas garter stitch panels separate the cables. The garment is available in five sizes, with finished chest (buttoned) measurements ranging from 94cm (37in) to 151cm (59.5in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Haunui Silk
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Rosann Fleischauere's Country Weave pillows (one pair) make the perfect rustic yet airy décor accent. Using Noro Kureyon, the front pieces are worked in a woven-like basketweave stitch and then felted, whereas the back is worked in plain stocking stitch without felting. The finished pillows measure approximately 56cm (22in) by 56cm (22in) after felting and assembly.
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Using Noro Haunui Cotton, Sandi Prosser's Flagstaff jumper is reminiscent of an arriving dusk. A loose fit, full-fashioned raglan armholes and a wide, round neck give a laid-back feel to the intricate Fair Isle diamond pattern. The garment, which is knitted in the round, is available in seven sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 91.5cm (36in) to 152.5cm (91.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Haunui Cotton
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Shown here in oceanic blues of Noro Haunui Cotton, the Hanashobu jumper features long sleeves, dropped shoulders with rolled edges on the neck, hem and cuffs. Alternating diagonal bands of stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch glide elegantly across the front and back. The garment, which is worked flat from the bottom up, is available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 101cm (40in) to 134cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Haunui Cotton
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Higanbana is knitted in Noro Kureyon, which provides a rainbow of ribbing in a bottom up, long-sleeved, dropped shoulder mock turtleneck jumper. Travelling garter stitch bands traverse a wide rib background, pulled together with shaped shoulders. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 100cm (39.5in) to 140cm (55.5in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Kureyon
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Shown here in subtle greys of Noro Tasogare the Hosta jumper is worked bottom up in an overall diagonal knit, purl and twisted stitch pattern for the body, complemented by seed stitch sleeves and a drop shoulder silhouette. The garment is available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 107cm (42in) to 137cm (54in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Tasogare
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Seven colours of nubby, flecked Noro Madara - a dream of silk and alpaca on a wool base - add a homely feel to a simple, colourblock blanket that will put you in mind of the tricky stacking game. The blanket, which is worked in garter stitch, has finished measurements of approximately 110cm (43.25in) by 135cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Madara
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The classic combination of two Noro Malvinas solids make Irina Poludnenko's Kimono Sleeve jumper a seasonless staple. The garment's modular diagonal stripes pattern alternates black and white garter bands, giving this easy-fit and fun-to-knit piece a contemporary look. Don't like the stark contrast? Feel free to choose your own perfect colours. Available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 101cm (40in) to 122cm (48in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Malvinas
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The pure Falklands wool of Malvinas knits up beautifully into a ribbed turtleneck and lattice-patterned hood designed by Audrey Drysdale. The piece is worked in the round and the lattice pattern can be worked from text or chart. The finished circumference of this one-size piece is approximately 52cm (51.5in), which will fit an adult head.
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Malvinas
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The dappled pink shade of Noro Haunui Cotton used to knit Annabelle Speer's Malaia arm warmers is as soft as the yarn's base. The 2x2 rib accessories are worked in the round from wrist to elbow with branch-like eyelet increases, resulting in a perfect comfortable fit. These one-size arm warmers have finished upper arm circumference measurements of approximately 22cm (8.5in) and length of 52cm (51.5in), which will fit an adult woman.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Haunui Cotton
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Audrey Drysdale's Marana jumper knitted using two colourways of Noro Madara make for a sophisticated, slightly oversized turtleneck worked in the round, top-down, graced with a stylish Fair Isle yoke and ribbing at the neck, cuffs and hem. Available to make in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 99cm (39in) to 132cm (52in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Madara
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Peoria, designed by Rosemary Drysdale, reflects the varied hues of a mesa sunset. Knitted using Noro Rikka, this oversized, easy silhouette vest is worked flat in stocking stitch with a wide V-neck and 1x1 ribbed edging. The garment is available in seven sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 96cm (38in) to 147cm (58in).
Yarn weight
Chunky
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Using Noro Silk Garden Lite with the basic entrelac pattern, Rosemary Drysdale creates a dazzling display of all the colours of the rainbow. Only the fronts are worked in the pattern; the backs are simple stocking stitch. Finished measurements of the cushions are 43cm (18in) by 43cm (18in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
River Birch is a cosy blanket designed by Margeau Soboti. Lacy leaves emerge from their stems against a stocking stitch background in two complementary colourways. The undulating knitted lace pattern alternates stripes of two shades of Noro Silk Garden. Once completed, the blanket measures approximately 117cm (46in) by 152.5cm (60in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Here's a beginner's piece to get you dancing! These Rond de Jambe leg warmers are knitted in the round using Noro Tasogare and feature a twisted rib stitch (achieved by knitting through the back of the loop). Available in three sizes, with finished upper leg width measurements ranging from 29cm (11.5in) to 30.5cm (15.5in), and finished ankle width measurements ranging from 24cm (9.5in) to 33cm (13in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Tasogare
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Roswell, designed by Mari Lynn Patrick, is a long-line raglan cardigan sporting knit-in pockets and one-row buttonholes. The garment's all-over nubby stitch is knitted using Noro Tasogare. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 102cm (40in) to 124cm (47in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Tasogare
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The cool shades of Noro Tasogare used in the Sakurasau jumper are a beautiful background to an overall 28-row lace pattern. This bottom up, dropped shoulder piece is edged with a garter stitch border at the hem, cuffs and neckband, with a wide, easy-wearing neck. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 106cm (42in) to 152cm (60in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Tasogare
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Neutral is never dull when you're showing off unexpected techniques, as the Sand Grains scarf testifies. Using subtle shades of Noro Kureyon this scarf boasts an I-cord fringe and 1x1 ribs alternating with attached I-cord sections in between. The smart colour contrast is achieved by alternating balls of yarn for each section. Finished measurements of this one-size piece is 16.5cm (6.5in) by 262cm (16.5in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Kureyon
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The Sedona Blanket designed by Amy Gunderson is a traditional quilting technique (log cabin) reinvented in knit. You begin with the centre square of each block using Noro Silk Garden Solo; the subsequent modular squares are built around this square using Silk Garden. An attached I-cord finished the outer edges. The completed blanket measures approximately 96.5cm (38in) by 96.5cm (38in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Rosemary Drysdale's Silestone is an entrelac cowl which may look tricky but is just the thing for first-time entrelac knitters. Worked in the round in light-to-dark earth tones of Noro Rikka, although you can always experiment using shades to suit your personality. The finished piece's circumference measures approximately 71cm (28in) and is 23cm (9in) deep.
Yarn weight
Chunky
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Stripes and Solids, designed by Jacqueline Van Dillen, is a jumper featuring wide, diagonal stripes of Noro Tsuido in mossy green and autumnal brown. Worked from the bottom up, the thick-and thin-yarn works in harmony with stocking stitch and ribbing at the hem, neck and cuffs. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 117cm (46in) to 135cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Chunky
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Entrelac is a wonderful technique for isolating the glorious hues of Noro Viola, which Erica Schlueter has used to create her Sweet Gardens blanket. A crochet hook is required for chain stitch cast on. Once finished, the blanket measures approximately 111.5cm (44in) by 122cm (48in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Viola
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Deborah Newton's Tahoe cardigan-cum-jacket is knitted using Noro Madara. The dropped shoulder, two-button, stocking stitch garment is slightly oversized and worked in pieces. An elegant seed stitch trim is worked at the yoke and lower edges, and garter stitch at the collar. Seven sizes are available to make, with finished chest measurements ranging from 96cm (38in) to 157cm (62in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Madara
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Melissa Leapman's Tetris jumper is a jewel-tone patchwork masterpiece crocheted in Noro Kashirukuru. Similar to the classic video game, the colourblocked crocheted shapes shift and morph along the main body and a sideways rib. Please note, the pattern uses US terminology throughout; there is, however, a conversion chart provided at the end of the magazine. Five sizes are available, with finished chest measurements ranging from 90cm (36in) to 132cm (52in).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
Taos, designed by Cristina Mershon, allows you to embrace your creative side with the bright pink, brown and grey of Noro Silk Garden Sock then drape yourself for cool evenings in a crochet shawl comprising individual leaf motif squares in contrasting colours. Please note, the pattern uses US terminology throughout; there is, however, a conversion chart provided at the end of the magazine. Finished measurements are approximately 122cm (48in) long and 40.5cm (16in) wide.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Silk Garden Sock
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Noro Magazine Issue 23 Fall Winter 2023
The Tuscan wrap, designed by Rosemary Drysdale, uses earthy, clay-like tones of Noro Ito (although you can, of course, choose your own colourway) to self-stripe across a triangular shawl worked in garter stitch across the width from point to point, alternating the two skeins every two rows for more striping action. It may look tricky, but it's an easy, beginner project. Finished measurements are approximately 147cm (58in) at the widest point and 71cm (28in) long (from centre back).
Yarn weight
Aran
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Ito
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