Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Everything's rosy in Jacob Siefert's daisy-stitch scarf, which is knitted using Noro Akari. Gently tapered with shaping worked at either end, it features an I-cord border knit-in along the edges. The piece's finished measurements are approximately 15cm (6in) at the widest point and 165cm (65in) long.
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Worsted
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Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Jacob Siefert's easy garter ridge scarf is an undemanding knit. It begins with an I-cord tab, which extends along the side edges with a three-stitch selvedge to an I-cord cast-off. Gentle increase and decrease shaping tapers the ends. The scarf is knitted using one ball of Noro Akari and has completed measurements of approximately 15cm (6in) at the widest point and 165cm (65in) long.
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Worsted
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Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Eyelets anyone? A more complex design, Jacob Seifert's lace scarf is dotted all over with eyelets divided by one-stitch columns of reverse stocking stitch. The inherent ribbing formed by the pattern allows the scarf to drape smoothly without curling. Worked in Noro Akari, the finished piece measures approximately 15cm (6in) by 175cm (69in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Advanced
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Multidimensional cables add weighty drape to Wei Wilkins's airy asymmetrical shawl, which is knit outward from the narrowest point in Noro Kakigori. Within each panel, 4-st twist cables intertwine with drop-stitch panels in dramatic 8-st cable crossings. Once completed, the shawl measures approximately 203cm (80in) by 91.5cm (36in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Kakigori
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Christina Mershon has put a graphic angle on the granny square with Catawba. Her bell-sleeve pullover is worked top down, with corner increases forming the raglan 'seams'. Noro Sonata's saturated shades offer crisp contrast between its four alternating shades. Three sizes are available, with finished chest measurements ranging from 102cm (40in) to 122cm (48in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Melissa Dehncke McGill captures the granny's girly qualities with a vest worked here in four pastel shades of Noro Sonata. The first three rounds are crocheted in varied combinations and one shades defines the final rounds of each square, as well as the neckline, armholes and split-hem edgings. Available in three se4izes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 90cm (36in) to 120cm (48in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Pineapple-lace motifs circle the yoke of Christina Mershon's lacy top, which is crocheted in the round from the neckline. Popcorn stitches and treble-crochet Vs adorn the flounced sleeves. The body is worked in shell mesh, with a picot-edged lace peplum finishing the look. The garment, which uses Noro Kompeito, is available in two sizes, with finished chest measurements of 96.5cm (38in) and 106.5cm (42in), respectively.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Advanced
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Noro Kompeito
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
The chevron colour blocks on Kaye Adolphson's triangle shawl pay tribute to traditional methods of Japanese wood joinery, a technique that uses mitred interlocking shapes. Single- and treble-crochet panels alternate single-shade Noro Sonata and multi-hued Akari. Narrow wings are worked with increases from each point, then joined with slip stitch.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Advanced
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Rosemary Drysdale's Corsage top knitted using Noro Akari. Front and back are worked from the eyelet-rib hem to the entrelac yoke. The open nature of the lace entrelac wides the yoke and forms the cap sleeves. Available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 110cm (43.5in) to 132cm (52in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Start the party early in the confetti hues of Noro Kompeito. The body and sleeves of Deborah Newton's raglan jumper are worked flat with tailored compound shaping. A background of basketweave stitch grounds a ribbed cable which runs up the centre front and flows into the neckline. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 95.5cm (37.5in) to 145cm (57in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Kompeito
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Interlocking ovals bring a sense of old-world charm to Melissa McGill's ruffled tank, crocheted in Noro Sonata. They're made of stacked shell stitches that are later segmented by spike stitches, each of which are worked into a space two rows below.. Rapid increases shape the double-crochet ruffle. Five sizes are available, with finished chest measurements ranging from 84cm (33in) to 99cm (39in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Sonata
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
The tropical pastels of the Tsubame colourway shown here take the spotlight in Annabelle Speer's V-neck vest, which keeps the design simple with minimal shaping and a showpiece cable at the centre. The twin lace cable motif splits at the base of the neckline. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 101cm (40in) to 152cm (60in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Bring a beach vibe to your office wear in Rosemary Drysdale's poncho pullover, knit using Noro Haruito. Single ribbing trims the hems and flows up through the edgings on the open sides. Deep shoulder shaping creates a sleek, draped fit. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 58.5cm (23in) to 72.5cm (28.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Christina Behnke's A-line raglan jumper is worked flat from the eyelet garter lower edges in Noro Haruito. Paired double-helix eyelet cables, worked along the raglan seam at the back and front yoke, lend wabi-sabi charm. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 76cm (30in) to 126cm (50in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Coachella style for the city. Sandi Prosser's fringed poncho pullover is knit side-to-side in reverse stocking stitch, blurring the tones of Noro Natsumeki. Lower-edge panels are unravelled to make the fringe. The stocking stitch sleeves are sewn on leaving deep side vents. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 150cm (59in) to 188cm (74in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Noro Natsumeki
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Outsize square motifs worked in alternating rounds of double ad treble crochet form the body of Audrey Drysdale polo tunic. The meshy fabric drapes across the body complementing the oversized fit. Single-crochet ribbing, worked into the back loops forms the plackets and collar. Available in two sizes, with finished chest measurements of 112cm (44in) and 122cm (48in), respectively.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Lacy V-stitch wings across an oversized V-neck vest, knit here in the verdant shade of Noro Yukata. Front and back are knit flat forming deep hi-lo side vents. The generous k2, p2 ribbed neckband is tailored at the centre front with mitred decrease. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 96cm (38in) to 131cm (51.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Wei Wilkins's shawl starts with a traditional triangle-shawl shape knit from the centre out with side and centre increases. A neutral shade of Noro Kureyon serves as a backdrop to textured stripes worked in deep reds and blacks. Innovation occurs at the outer edges, which flow into diminishing bias-knit panels using dark neutrals as the accent colour. Finished dimensions are 177.5cm (70in) by 58.5cm (23in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Sweet as candy, the confetti rainbow of Kompeito gets added dimension from a slip-stitch texture pattern worked above the vented hem. It's worked simply by making a yarnover, then passing it over the next two stitches. Available in five sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 91cm (36in) to 124cm (49.5in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Kompeito
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
This cap-sleeve tee, knitted in Noro Haruito, comprises two panels worked flat to form the front and back. Diminishing diamonds embellish the yoke, which is worked in the round. Stitches cast on at the base of the yoke form the sleeves. Available in two sizes, with finished chest measurements of 112cm (44in) and 119cm (47in), respectively.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Haruito
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Noro Natsumeki welcomes a summer in tropical hues. Front and back are knit the same - each one large square - before the pieces are joined for the yoke, with cast-on stitches making cap sleeves. The lace pattern yoke creates dusky waves in violet, lime and navy. Available in two sizes, with finished chest measurements of 102cm (40in) and 112cm (44in), respectively.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Natsumeki
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
A little tough, a little sweet. The chainmail-inspired mech pattern of Audrey Drysdale's tank is cleverly formed by alternating rows of double-crochet shells with chain stitch anchored by single crochet. The pattern's simplicity complements the dramatic tones of Noro Natsumeki. Six sizes are available, with finished chest measurements ranging from 89cm (35in) to 12cm (48in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Easy
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Worked in the round from the top down Christina Behnke's A-line raglan jumper evokes spring blossoms in Noro Haruito. The yoke is shaped with increases and features twin lace-and-cable panels running down the back and front. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 75cm (29.5in) to 122cm (48in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Undulating mesh panels interspersed with purl ridges illustrate a rugged landscape in a sandstone shade of Noro Kakigori. Stocking stitch allows plenty of drape through the bodice. The narrow reverse stocking stitch button bands are knit along with the fronts. Available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 91cm (36in) to 135cm (53in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
The Seedling Scarf is worked in seed stitch using two balls of the same self-striping colourway of Noro Kureyon to stagger the colour sequence that makes for a simple, multiseasonal scarf. Finished measurements are approximately 218.5cm (86in) by 26.5cm (10.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Beginner
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
This buttercup shade of Noro Sonata recalls golden fields with a leaf-lace pattern worked throughout the bodice and sleeves of a V-neck cardigan. Panels of knit/purl diamonds, worked just above the hems, ground the look. Available in three sizes, with finished chest measurements (closed) ranging from 114cm (38in) to 134cm (53in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Sonata
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Abbreviating Jacqueline van Dillen's loose long-sleeve jumper makes a small yet might impact. The resulting top uses an offset chevron stripe, knitted in Noro Kakigori. The chevron patten, which is knitted in strips and seamed at the centre, creates a natural ripple at the hem. Available in six sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 90cm (35.5in) to 145cm (57in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
The simple the stitch, the more dazzling the colours. Margie Kieper's trapezoidal wrap employs crocheted granny triangle to isolate the rich jewel tones of Noro Silk Garden Sock. Three large and six small triangles are assembled with slip stitch to form the overall trapezoid shape, which spans to a generous 80 inches. The shape allows for versatile styling options.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
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Noro Silk Garden Sock
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Nicky Epstein's crochet blanket makes a flowery statement. Ridged leaf motifs in Noro Sonata, created by working into the back lops, form the outsize flower petals. Small puff-stich circle motifs form the flowers' centre discs. Each motif is bordered in chain-stitch mesh, which is also used to join the motifs. Once finished, the blanket measures approximately 114cm (45in) by 157cm (62in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Advanced
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Easy to knit and easy to wear, Maria Uzquiano's flared-leg trousers are worked flat one leg at a time in mirrored pieces that are seamed in finishing. Peachy in Noro Akari Solo they feature lace wave stitch hems. Available in three sizes with finished waist measurements ranging from 69cm (27in) to 79cm (31in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Noro Akari Solo
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Stitch work is the star of Dora Ohrenstein's jacket crocheted here in a citrusy shade of Noro Sonata Shima. A diamond pattern creates the open eyelet fabric . The body is worked seamlessly to the yoke; sleeves are picked up and worked from the armholes. Available in four sizes, with finished chest measurements ranging from 92cm (36in) to 122cm (48in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
Advanced
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Noro Sonata Shima
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Noro Magazine Issue 24 Spring Summer 2024
Knit in Noro Akari Solo Mari Lynn Patrick's longline vest with pockets is worked throughout in a textured waffle stitch. The body features subtle A-line shaping, while the shoulders are shaped with short rows. Hem facings finish the look. Available four sizes, with finished chest measurements (closed) ranging from 137cm (54in) to 160cm (63in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
Advanced
Yarns and Wools
Noro Akari Solo
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