Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The angular eyelet pattern - which is worked in two rectangles that alternate blocks of garter stitch with the eyelet - dominates the Amami top. Knitted using Noro Akari, the piece is finished off with stocking stitch borders at the hem, neckline and around the armholes. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 114cm (38in) to 152cm (60in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Assateague is Sandi Prosser's garden-themed edge-to-edge cardigan. The floral crochet motifs are made separately and then crocheted together. The garment uses a combination of two yarns - Noro Shima and Shima Sonata - and three shades. Available in four sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 108cm (42.5in) to 169cm (66.5in). Please note US crochet terms are used throughout.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Big Sur, designed by Mari Lynn Patrick, is a multidirectional jumper. All four segments are worked in four separate directions. This garment uses provisional cast-on, 3-needle cast-off, slip stitch weave pattern and a ridge pattern. Knitted using Noro Uchiwa, this piece is available in four sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 109cm (43in) to 159cm (50in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
This Jacqueline van Dillon tee, which has a similar silhouette to Filagree, features a 4-row garter ridge pattern with a 5-stich rib bisecting the front and back at their centres and running along the raglan armholes. The garment is knitted in Noro Akari Solo, the top is available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging 99cm (39in) to 119cm (47in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Akari Solo
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The Cape Manzamo top features panels of alternating lace and garter triangles against a stocking stitch background, drop shoulders, a deep V-neck and ribbed edges. Knitted using Noro Akari Solo, the garment is available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 106cm (42in) to 127cm (50in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Akari Solo
Needles
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5 of 30
Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Cape May, designed by Sandi Prosser, is a jumper featuring a marled textural lace pattern, drop shoulders and vents in the body and sleeves. Worked in two strands of Noro Sonata held together throughout this garment is available in eight sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 100cm (39.5in) to 171cm (67.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Currents, designed by Jacob Seifert, is the perfect wrap for late afternoons at the beach. Working width-wise in garter stitch, short rows create the undulating wave stripes. Knitted using Noro Sonata and Sonata Shima. Finished measurements are 169cm (66.5in) wide and 48cm (19in) deep.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Sonata
Noro Sonata Shima
Noro Sonata Shima
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The body of Audrey Drysdale's Elevation tee is worked in one neat piece from the neck, with sleeves worked in the round after the raglan increases have been completed. The garment is worked in stocking stitch with a purl ridge every 19th row. Knitted in Noro Kakigori, the top is available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 99cm (39in) to 137cm (54in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Jacqueline Van Dillen has crafted Filigree - a textured tee worked in the round, top down. The garment features a narrow lace pattern that points downward across the yoke in spokes. Each spoke then transforms into a wider, arrow-like lace pattern. Knitted using Noro Akari this top is available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 104cm (41in) to 139.5cm (55in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Rosemary Drysdale's Half Moon Bay is a belted, short-sleeved beauty knitted in Noro Tsubame. The back is worked in a rectangle of stocking stitch with a ribbed lower edge, and deep V-neck shaping distinguishes the fronts. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 106.5cm (37in) to 150cm (58in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Sandi Prosser's Hazelnut Cream is a mock turtleneck capelet. The garment, which is knitted using Noro Silk Garden Sock, features a wavy lace pattern and subtle scalloped hems before giving way to ribbing at the shoulders up to the collar. Available in three sizes, with finished circumference measurements ranging from 106.5cm (42in) to 137cm (54in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
A bas relief bobble-and-vine patterning characterises Yoko Hatta's Ivory Vine mittens, which are knitted using Noro Silk Garden Sock. They are knitted in the round from the ribbed cuff and shaped with decreases at the fingertips. The thumb opening is worked over two rows with cast-off and cast-on stitches. Once completed , the mittens have a hand circumference of 18cm (7in) and length of 29cm (11.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Kujukuri features a delicate pattern and uses an equally delicate yarn: Noro Asaginu - a mix of linen, washi paper and a hint of nylon. The back, front and sleeves are worked separately in stocking stitch until they are joined in the round at the underarm, where it bursts into a lace pattern. Available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 109cm (43in) to 134.5cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Rosemary Drysdale's Laguna Beach jumper features an 8-row ridge of textural stripes created by alternating Noro Silk Garden Solo and Silk Garden. The piece also boasts drop shoulders, 3/4 sleeves and a 3-needle cast-off at the shoulders. Available in five sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 102cm (40in) to 143cm (56in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Silk Garden Solo
Noro Silk Garden
Noro Silk Garden
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Cristina Mershon's Malibu is a blanket that doubles as a wrap. Both ends of this piece are worked in a crochet slip stitch using two shades of Noro Silk Garden Solo. The weave-effect borders bookend the body's stripes and contrasting coloured tassels contribute to a festive air. Finished measurements are approximately 91.5cm (36in) by 127cm (50in). Please note, US crochet terms are used.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Annabelle Speer's Monterey vest top is a fantastic series of welts and waves to create an all-over textured chevron pattern. The V-neck piece, which is knitted flat using Noro Akari and Akari Solo, is available in five sizes with finished chest measurements ranging from 94cm (37in) to 134cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
More Than One Direction has been re-imagined by the original designer Irina Poludnenko. Fascinating in appearance yet simple in construction, this multidirectional top gets its dimensional stripe effect by alternating two balls of Noro Uchiwa. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 89cm (35in) to 119cm (47in). Please note, this is a download-only pattern.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Deborah Newton makes the Nantucket lace cardigan easy without making it look easy! Incorporating a simple 4-row lace pattern this garment is worked in three pieces, each of which has lower and outer lace borders with a panel of stocking stitch in the centre. Knitted using Noro Asaginu, the piece is available in two sizes, with finished chest width measurements of 70cm (27.5in) and 77.5cm (30.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The front and back of the Odaiba top are each worked in two pieces: wide left front and right back pieces have a diamond lace pattern, whereas the narrower right front and left back are in subtle stocking stitch. This boxy fit garment is capped with separately knit stocking stitch sleeves with ribbed edges. Knitted using Noro Sonata, the piece is available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 114cm (45in) to 136cm (54in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Om My! are beginner-knit yoga socks with open heels and toes. They are knitted using Noro Sonata Shima, which is characterised by its smooth colour changes, which add a meditative layer. The pattern includes 2x2 rib and a 'baby cable', which is worked over two stitches. Available in two sizes, with finished foot circumferences measuring approximately 18cm (7in) and 21cm (8.25in), respectively.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Beginner
Yarns and Wools
Noro Sonata Shima
Needles
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Outer Banks is a round-neck cardigan designed by Audrey Drysdale. The body is knit back and forth from the lower edge beginning with a seed stitch border and a ridge row before moving on to stocking stitch. The garment, which is knitted using Noro Akari Solo, is available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 106.5cm (38in) to 147cm (58in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Akari Solo
Needles
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21 of 30
Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Wei Wilkins' Riven tee is worked top down, in the round. The yoke begins in garter stitch before 5 tiers of 1x1 rib unfurl, each tier punctuated by two rounds of garter. The rest of the body is worked in stocking stitch and finished with a garter hem. Knitted using Noro Sonata, the piece is available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 92cm (36.5in) to 102.5cm (40.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Katherine Mehls' top-down, 3/4 sleeve open cardigan gets its nubby pops of texture from holding two strands of Noro Haruito together throughout in a variety of combos to create the striking garter stitch and seed stitch sections. Available in six sizes, with finished chest (closed) measurements ranging from 112cm (44in) to 137cm (54in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
With Spectra, Deborah Newton takes a background pattern of double eyelet stitches and splices in a 22-stitch cable pattern worked down the centre back. This beauty is knitted using Noro Haruito (here pictured in shade #2 Inabe) and is available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 102cm (40in) to 149cm (58.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
24 of 30
Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
St Augustine is a striped and textured bag designed by Rosemary Drysdale. The piece is worked in seed stitch using two shades of Noro Asaginu - one strand of each held together throughout. The straps are ribbed and sewn in place. The finished bag measures approximately 40.5cm (16in) by 35.5cm (14).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
25 of 30
Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Jacob Seifert's triangular shawl takes the neutrals of Noro Silk Garden Sock #S267 Komaki and pits them against the greys and blues of #S471 Maniwa in undulating waves created with sections of short rows. Once completed the shawl measures approximately 150cm (59in) along the top edge and 67.5cm (26.5in) deep.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Bubbly linked scallops stripe Yoko Hatta's A-line Sun-Bleached skirt, which is crocheted in Noro Silk Garden Sock. Shape the piece by changing hook sizes are you work your way down from the waistline. This garment is available in four sizes, with finished waist measurements (before buttoning) range from 76cm (30in) to 101.5cm (40in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The three rectangles of Melissa Dehncke McGill's long-line lace vest (a back and two fronts) get their texture from stripes of double and treble crochet and rows of eyelets and x-stitches. Worked in Noro Yukata, this piece is available in five sizes, with finished back width measurements ranging from 56cm (22in) to 74cm (29in). Please note, US crochet terms are used.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
The easy-to-wear Tsunoshima top is knitted using Noro Sonata Shima and features a square neckline and wide raglan sleeves. The sweet textural pattern stripes alternate stocking stitch, small eyelet clusters and 2-row purl ridges. The garment is available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 101cm (40in) to 127cm (50.65in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Sonata Shima
Needles
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Noro Magazine Issue 22 Spring Summer 2023
Zaimokuza is a subtle A-line cardigan. Begin at the lower edge with a 1x1 rib, and work up into a lace and bobble pattern at the lower edges of both body and 3/4 length sleeves. Knitted using Noro Haruito, the garment is available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 105cm (41.5in) to 146cm (57.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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