I have never used Noro yarns or knit these patterns, but this book is filled with wonderful and fun projects for the fashion knitter and I will try one using Noro yarn. The colors are amazing as are the patterns. I did read some reviews on this book and most were 4.5 Stars on Amazon. I really like this book. Any yarn with the same gauge as the featured Noro yarn can be used for these patterns. Most knitters are familiar with Noro yarns by name and by look, even if they’ve never knit with them before. These yarns are known for their vibrant colors, individual dyeing techniques and doing as much of the production process by hand as possible. Fans of Noro love to use these yarns for a variety of projects, and Knitting Noro: The Magic of Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns by Jane Ellison (a specialist at working with the yarn) offers Noro lovers new and old a variety of simple clothing designs to try with some of the company’s products. The beginning of the book reads a bit like an advertisement for Noro yarns, which I guess the whole book really is, if you think about it. “Compare a hank of hand-dyed Noro yarn with a ball of man-made acrylic yarn and the differences between the two are immediately apparent,” Ellison writes in one passage. This book is beautifully done with lovely clear pictures and some trendy patterns. Some of the wording here is taken from About.com Knitting, by: Sarah E. White who has a great review for you if you would like to know more about this book. I received this book form Random House and they mention designer Jane Ellison presents more than 30 patterns to knit with Noro yarns. Designed to let the glorious colors of the long repeat variegated yarns take center stage, the garments are divided into six classic silhouettes with variations for each. From the Pullovers chapter, readers can make a striped sweater with ribbed details or a turtleneck sweater dress; from the Classic Jackets chapter, both a zippered hoodie and a long textured coat can be made. From tanks to wraps, the patterns are accompanied by beautiful photographs and clear instructions. The figure-flattering shapes of these garments and the vibrant colors of the yarns are sure to make Knitting Noro a book that knitters of all skill levels will come back to again and again. If any of you have used Noro Yarns please let us know what you think of them. This is a random drawing book giveaway that will run from November 1, 2009 through November 14th 2009. Please type “Enter Me” in the comment area and good luck.
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Billie K says
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Sylvia says
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Sharon Parsons says
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Just finished a Noro entrelac project. Would love to start another Noro pattern.
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Turtle says
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love noro!!
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Nikki Pacheco Theard says
Please enter me! Oh the joys of Noro yarns for creating knitted projects is unending.Using this book as a guide would be delightful. Thanks for sharing Noro’s love!
Julie S. says
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I love Noro yarns! Just finished a lovely shawl.
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awesome book & YARN!!!
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I received Beautiful Noro Yarn as a birthday present from my daughters two years, and it is the most super-lovely-nice- yarn I ever had.!!!I am a Noro fan forever. Beautifull quality, and lovely colors! I would like to recieve the book.
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Amy V says
I love Noro for scarves and cowls.
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StephCat says
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I used Nora for 2 different lady eleanor stoles. Loved how the colorways worked out in the entrelac.
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Marti Hurford says
Enter Me….Love felting with Noro!
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Jennifer says
I’ve had this book on my Amazon wish list for months. How fun it would be to win it!
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Kathleen says
I want this book! I’m ready to take my knitting to a new level.
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Cait says
I love the colors that the various Noro lines come in. The fact that they’re a silk/wool blend make them feel lovely.
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Diane says
Please enter me…I am a knitting junkie and love this yarn…so yummy!
Amelia says
I have a truly absurd amount of noro in my stash. Please enter me!
Mia J. says
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Carmen says
Enter me. I have seen some amazing Noro designs – this looks like a great book.
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Beth w says
Enter me please! Noro rocks!
sarah says
enter me please! i am fascinated by noro yarns (even if i cant afford them!)