In this book, theyre found in the pattern for a scarf, the cables of a pullover, and. I love her work, and the book knitting nature in particular, though. Vogue knitting has just published a book which showcases a collection of her designs spanning from 1987 until the present. Knitting nature 39 designs inspired by patterns in nature. Norah gaughan has served as design director for berroco yarns, reynolds yarns, and adrienne vittadini yarns, and has published patterns in leading knitting and textile magazines such as vogue knitting, interweave knits, and womans world magazines. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. She is the younger child of phoebe gaughan, artist and needlework illustrator, and jack gaughan, illustrator of fantasy and science fiction books and magazines. Jul, 2006 a knit along for all projects in knitting nature by norah gaughan.
From tops and tanks to shawls and even a skirt, this book has everything you need to make your spring wardrobe complete. After working as a design director for several yarn companies her most recent gig was 9 years at. All of the patterns are inspired by natural forms found in nature the author, norah gaughan, in the introduction, states that she has always been torn between simultaneous desires to study art and science. With each design, gaughan first explains where in nature the pattern can be found, such as the spiral in a rams horn or seashell. As someone who loves both science and knitting, i especially adore how her designs in this book.
My goal for this collection was to design interesting modern pieces that are easy and relaxing to knit. Knitting nature is a recommended addition for any knitting library. See all books authored by norah gaughan, including knitting nature. Norah gaughan is an amazing designer so inventive and offkilter. Copiously illustrated with photos by jared flood taken from her new book norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook.
Oct 11, 2016 norah gaughan has served as design director for berroco yarns and jca yarns, designed for adrienne vittadini, and published patterns in all the leading knitting and textile magazines. A special two book set exclusively available to customers. Her recent book, norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook. In the next few days ill add a link in the side bar so that people can acess it easily and comment and help keep it up to date. In knitting nature, gaughan blends together the natural and artistic world with 39 stunning, funtoknit. This pattern is a celebration of ingenuity and ambition just as the people attracted to knitting it must also be ingenious and ambitious. Pdf knitting nature download full pdf book download.
As someone who loves both science and knitting, i especially adore how her designs in this book are inspired by forms in nature. You begin at the center of the swirl, work out in the round, and then switch to flat knitting with a circular needle. I was afraid that i cant put in the true beauty of this book. Each book contains knit andor crochet patterns using berrocco yarns. Her dad was a science fiction illustrator and her mom created the first shortrow shaping illustration for vogue knitting. Afghans features 50 patterns for these cozy blankets, made with berroco comfort yarnan affordable, ultrasoft acrylicnylon blendand designed by the berroco team, headed by norah gaughan. Presents thirtynine knitting patterns inspired by such natural motifs. From knitting nature and beyond, learn all the tricks to knitting garments made from hexagons and other polygons. I dont even like cables, and i put the norah gaughan book on hold at the library. Among them are a skirt patterned after the hexagonal scales nature has used to cover a.
Written by norah gaughan, one of the most innovative and respected knitwear designers working today, knitting nature was an instant classic when it was released in hardcover in 2006, and it is now available at a musthave paperback price. Norah gaughan make it your own patterned yoke martha wissing mosaic knitting photos with your favorite designers at the end of class. Norah gaughan pattern books are available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. An internationally known knitwear designer, her work has been featured in all the major knitting publications. Norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook published by stewart tabori and chang, edited by melanie falick and jared flood did the awesome photography. Norah gaughan books list of books by author norah gaughan. The 1 hour lecture will be followed by a try on trunk show with several sizes. You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. A fractal is a complex geometric figure made up of patterns that repeat themselves at smaller and smaller, or larger and larger, scales. May 09, 2017 norahs upbringing, schooling and experience coalesce in her two hardcover volumes knitting nature and norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook. Among them are a skirt patterned after the hexagonal scales nature has used to cover a domed turtles shell, a jacket whose collar grows in a spiralmuch the same way a rams horn doesand a tank. Norah gaughan pattern books norah gaughan books, distributed by berroco, are unique and amazing. Knit a log cabin shawl with norah gaughan creativebug youtube.
Which is one of the reasons john is such a good match for norah he gets knitting. From inspired textures to spellbinding cables to innovative constructions, she has created a legacy that will last for. Oct 11, 2016 norah gaughan has served as design director for berroco yarns and jca yarns, designed for adrienne vittadini and published patterns in all the leading knitting and textile magazines. Knitting nature norah gaughan, thayer allyson gowdy bok. Norah gaughan, who got her degree from brown in both biology and art, has combined her knowledge to compile this book of 39 fabulous designs inspired by patterns in nature. Norah gaughan has 11 books on goodreads with 2052 ratings. Norah stands out as being very much on the cutting edge of innovative designers. Norah s upbringing, schooling and experience coalesce in her two hardcover volumes knitting nature and norah gaughan s knitted cable sourcebook. In this book, theyre found in the pattern for a scarf, the cables of a pullover, and the intricate. It shows new, innovative and unusual ways of garment constructions. A knit along for all projects in knitting nature by norah gaughan.
Norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook on apple books. Knitting nature is a singular book created by one of the most innovative and respected designers working today. Her work has been published in all of the major knitting magazines, online, and in many books, including reversible knitting, weekend knitting, and handknit holidays from stc craft. A breakthrough guide to knitting with cables and designing your own by norah gaughan 2016, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Knitting books a calm wash of blues unifies this collection of modern lace garments. With stints as design director at two major yarn houses reynolds jca and berroco and two books, knitting nature and norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook, under her belt a third, framework. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There are hexagons, pentagons, spirals, waves and more, put together into the stunning designs weve come to expect from the design director of berroco. Norah gaughans most popular book is knitting nature. Norah gaughan is the design director at berroco yarns. Interesting constructions in loose silhouettes are at once comfortable and worldly. Forty stunning intermediatelevel designs from one of knitwears brightest stars. Norah gaughan has served as design director for berroco yarns and jca yarns, designed for adrienne vittadini, and published patterns in all the leading knitting and textile magazines.
Places to buy the book knitpicks this site allows you to look at a few of the patterns in the book powells. Andi adore easy, whimsical knitting, so i plan to purchase the epstein book at the earliest opportunity. Norah gaughan has served as design director for berroco yarns and jca yarns, designed for adrienne vittadini and published patterns in all the leading knitting and textile magazines. Pdf download norah gaughan vogue knitting free unquote books. The designs range from ultramodern to traditional, from spare to embellished. Gaughan first learned to knit at the age of 14, while she and a friend avoided a heatwave by staying indoors for the day, knitting to pass the time. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. In knitting nature, gaughan blends together the natural and artistic world with 39 stunning, funtoknit designs for women, men, and children. This book is far beyond knitwear designs inspired from nature. A breakthrough guide to knitting with cables and designing your own. Norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook book depository. Knitting nature norah gaughan, thayer allyson gowdy. Episode 61 is really exciting, featuring an interview with the amazing knitwear designer norah gaughan. This interesting knitting book has chapters titled hexagons, pentagons, spirals, phyllotaxis, fractals and waves.
Framework a collaboration with quince and company featuring iinen yarns. Norah gaughan, is the design director for berrocco yarns and has been working in the design industry for more than 20 years. Knitting nature knitalong a knit along for all projects in knitting nature by norah gaughan. This beautifully photographed hard cover book contains 39 designs inspired by patterns in nature. When i wrote knitting nature, a laymans science book on patterns in nature. Norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook hardcover abrams. Mar 04, 2015 norah s book knitting nature brought together her love of knitting with her degree in biology. Master the art of cable knitting, then test your newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns for wraps, sweaters, and accessories.