Japanese designer Eisaku Noro creates some of the world’s most magnificent yarns-made from exquisite natural materials and color-blended into stunning hues, they’re prized by knitters everywhere. This lush, beautifully styled book offers needleworkers of all skill levels a collection of patterns that make the most of Noro’s breathtaking creations. ~ Sixth & Springs
Courtesy of Sixth & Spring Books
I recently received a review copy of Knit Noro and was very excited to see the designs that were included in this collection were for knitters of all skill levels. If you love the vibrant colors of Noro Yarn, you will love this collection of patterns!
Beautiful, imaginative and striking, inside you will find a collection of 30 designs using Noro’s Kureyon, Silk Garden, Silk Garden Sock and Taiyo by the top twenty-six designers in the industry, including Rosemary Drysdale, Anna Beth Meyer-Graham, Mary Scott Huff, Theresa Schabes, Tina Whitmore and Michele Wang .
Using the unique quality of Noro’s yarn, knitters will be delighted to find patterns that include hats, gloves, scarves, cardigans, vests, tunics, socks and even two stunning afghans.
Here’s what I love about this collection:
- Sizes for garments range from small to extra-extra large making the designs available for all shapes and sizes.
- Classic styles such as the Fair Isle Cardigan by Mary Scott Huff, the Belted Cardigan Vest by Theresa Schabes , the tunic length Hooded Vest by Pat Olski, and the cabled Cowl Neck Tunic by Michele Wang.
- Innovative styles such as the Block Cardigan by Peggy Forester, the Long Vest by Dana Matuskey and the Modular Vest by Linda Cyr.
- Accessory pieces that you can’t wait to knit such as the Leaf Lace Socks by Judy Sumner, the Reversible Cabled Scarf by Grace Akhrem, the Diamonds and Stripes Gloves by Cheryl Murray and the Spiral Beanie by Linda Medina. These projects are simple, elegant and would make wonderful gifts for the holidays!
- Gorgeous afghans that bring out a kaleidoscope of striking colors such as the Chevron Throw by Grace AKhrem, the Modgular Afghan by Anna Beth Meyer-Graham and the Patwork Afghan by Dorcas Lavery.
- Scrumptious shawls and wraps that are simple yet very elegant.
- Beautiful photographs that truly capture the unique color combinations of Noro’s yarn.
- Step-by-Step instructions along with charted instructions where needed, as well as a listing of abbreviations and basic stitch techniques.
This collection of patterns not only brings out the texture of Noro’s yarn, but shows how to create beautiful pieces with a yarn that tends to shift colors while knitting. For those of you who love color, love classic and innovative designs, as well as designs that provide a creative way to use yarns that often have a shift in color repeats, Knit Noro is for you!
About Noro Yarns: For more than 40 years, Noro has been producing yarns that are known for their fabulous textures and outstanding color combinations. Led by founder Eisaku Noro, the company creates yarns from only the highest quality natural fibers with strict attention to environmentally friendly practices.
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I’m so excited to announce that, Tara, the publicist for Sixth & Springs Books (Soho Publishing), has generously offered one free copy of Knit Noro as giveaway to my blog readers. To enter this giveaway, simply leave a comment, and do be sure to leave a means of contact if your email does not automatically attach to your comment, for example your Ravelry ID or Twitter ID.
The Deadline to enter is Sunday, June 12th at 5:00pm Arizona Time, with the winner being selected by a random number generator. The winner will be announced on Monday, June 13th . Please note that the winner will receive their book directly from Tara of Soho Publishing!
So who wouldn’t want to win a free copy of this wonderful new book!
Chevron Scarf by Cheryl Kubat
Modular Afghan by Anna Beth Meyer-Graham
Three Button Cardigan by Edna Hart
Thank you for entering ~ this giveaway is now closed!
This book looks fabulous! Would love to win it!
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What a beautiful book.It would be great to have a collection that takes advantage of Noro’s color changes. Thank you for this chance. lostinkansas on ravelry
I saw/touched/drooled over the NORO yarn for the first time just last month at the MD Wool festival. STUNNING colors and texture. What a treasure it would be to have this book.
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Admiring Noro yarn in my LYC is one of the things which re-hooked me on knitting after a 30 year break — love the richness ofthe colors and the luxurious feel. The patterns you pictured really do use the yarn to itsbest advantage — I’d LOVE to win a copy of the book!
I’m such a Noro junkie! At the moment I have two Noro WIP and about five others that I am ready to work! Would love to add this book to my Noro collection!
Ooo what pretty patterns!! Email: leanna313@cox.net
oh! I’d love to win this book! Just sayin
Noro yarns are gorgeous! I love the colours. Having a book of patterns that shows of these yarns without having to alter the patterns or the yarn is wonderful. Whoever wins this one is going to be extremely lucky! I want this book.
Noro is so lovely – it would be wonderful to knit from this book! Thanks for offering it as a giveaway!
I love Noro yarn. It looks like a wonderful collection and I’m sure a challenge for this beginning knitter!
Lots of great patterns in that collection – I love letting the yarn do the work.
Noro yarn is fabulous for someone like me that is usually scared about matching colours. Noro does it for me!
monkalicious on Ravelry
I love Noro yarns, so of course would love this book!
The projects look beautiful, I would especially love to knit the gorgeous afghan. Looks like a wonderful book to add to my library!
saraq24 on Ravelry
Love Noro. Would love to win this.
Oh I love Noro. Haven’t knit any of their patterns but this book looks like it would definately have loads to knit. I would love to win a copy of it. I just found your site and look forward to browsing around. Thanks. I’m also Knitsensei on Ravelry.
Have yarn… will knit!! OMG! That Cardi is awesome!! How fortunate will the winner be to receive the book straight from the author!! Oh man, I hope I win!! I have been collecting Noro as much as I can afford, but have yet to enjoy knitting with it… this pattern book would be a great addition to my library!!
Indulgence on Ravelry.com
Would love a chance! Thank-you, Lynn
Thanks for hosting the drawing!
I’d love to win a copy of the book. The projects look inspiring. Ravelry amchart
Love the colors in Noro yarn. I’d love to learn how to make full use of the color runs!
Thank you
I would love to win it! Gorgeous!
I would to have this book. sparky136 on Ravelry
Oh, this looks so beautiful, I would love to win it.
email should be linked to me and rainbowscuba on Ravelry
Of course would enjoy winning this book there are som amny intriguing Noro patterns out there. I will definitely be on the look out fo tor this book.
I am ‘knitclicketyclack on Ravelry and lincannon@comcast.net otherwise. What an outstanding book.
Awesome, I love Noro (like most knitters I think) it’s hard not to when the shifting colours are so wonderful.
I love Noro yarn and the book looks inspiring.
Can’t wait to see what the book offers. I would love to win it. Hope I get lucky this time too (I won the celtic baby blanket last week)!
I love Noro yarn – so I know I would this book…I’ll be back to visit your blog, too. My daughter lives in Arizona…(Phoenix)
nhsarab at yahoo dot com
Beautiful looking book. Would love to try some of the patterns with Noro.
I love Noro. So beautiful!
Knitterlydesigns on Ravelry
I love all noro yarns and designs.
I’m mjajito on Ravelry
I would love to win this gorgeous book!
ravelry barblt99
I just learned to knit, so a book would be a great way to learn some new skills! I am emjozwiak on Ravelry.
Eeeek I LOVE Noro! I’d absolutely adore a copy of this book
love noro patterns but don’t own any books yet. thanks for the giveaway
I would love to win this book.
I love Noro yarns, but haven’t got any of their books yet…would love to start with this one!!!
Rav ID: mrsrobinson1110
I love the Noro books, I just ordered one of the older books and would love to add this to my library!!!
The book looks awesome!! Noro is great! Thanks for the giveaway.
rav: aewsimmons
Noro yarn is one of my favorites! The colors are just amazing. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
MrsCollinHobbs on Ravelry
I LUV Noro! All of the patterns look amazing, but I’m never quite sure if it’s the patterns themselves that are fabulous or if it’s the yarn that make them look so yummy. Eh, who cares!
the book looks wonderful. barbara143 on rav
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what a super giveaway…noro is so much fun to knit with..thanks!!
I have 4 skeins of Noro Kureyon just waiting for me to find the “Perfect” pattern. This book would be a joy to win indeed.
Oh, I love Noro yarn so much! I’ve recently enjoyed designing with Noro in mind, and I’d love to see what this book has!
I love NORO!
I’m ermellina on Ravelry
I love Noro yarn and would love a copy of the new book!
alystyn on Ravelry
Great giveaway…thx for the chance to win
Rav ID: bluej2009
I love Noro yarn and I am knitting a sweater right now–for myself!—the first sweater I never knit for myself! 9and i have been knittng for over 40 years) out of Silk Garden..I would love to win this book!
Please pick me! This book looks amazing!
Oh my word – I love to own this book! Thank you so much for such a generous giveaway. You can reach me on Ravelry as PprmntMochaMama, should I be blessed enough to win.
Awesome giveaway! I love Noro!
zilliah on ravelry
I love, love, love, NORO yarns!!! I would love to win this book! My Ravelry Id is katyps. Thanks so much for doing this giveaway!
I love the unexpected surprises that Noro yarns deliver! Would love the book, too
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I’d love a chance to win the book please, Clare
I love Noro! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity! Hope you are well!
Love Noro yarns. Book looks fabulous