Vogue Knitting: Norah Gaughan: 40 Timeless Knits

Beautiful, Beautiful designs. Unfortunately, it is not a book for beginners. It is tough for me. I consider myself an advanced beginner to an intermediate knitter. I will continue build on less complicated projects until I am able to knit one of Norah designs with confidence.

Fabulous book! Haven't seen a book where I wanted to make them all. Love Norah! Two of the designs I made with great success. Two things: don't let cabling scare you. Excellent directions. Also, use good quality yarn. Cashmere was never in my budget but quality is essential.

Great variety of patterns

I don't think of myself as an Intermediate knitter, but like to challenge myself with new patterns. If I find a book with 1 or 2 patterns that inspire me, I consider myself lucky. This book has 40 patterns in it that are really good! For the first time, I am arguing with myself over which one to start first. There are less than 6 designs that don't make me want to get my needles and go through my stash. Best of all, these sweaters are doable and the instructions are easy to follow. I have an extensive pattern book library, and this is the best book in it!

I’ve been a long time fan of Norah’s designs and each one is more lovely than the last. This book is a timeline of designs that have appeared in Vogue Knitting magazines beginning with Summer 1987. Don’t be put off by the dates...these gorgeous patterns are very current and each one lists both the original yarn used (many of which are no longer available) as well as a suitable substitute yarn. For the most part, Norah’s designs are a tad complex but oh so worth the effort. Her cabled patterns are both eye pleasing and unusual. Having said all that, there are only 3 round 4 patterns in this book that I don’t already have in my Library. I was hoping for more new designs but I should have known from the title (and the photo on the cover) that this would be a compilation of previously published patterns.

Beautiful patterns

Well if this book does not satisfy your knitting needs?! The most amazing paterns and kables, full color pictures and explanations. Amazing book! Super happy with it and the first knitting project will start soon

One of my favourite knitwear designers, this book is a wonderful reflection of Norah Gaughan's interest from her initial designs for 'Vogue' knitting magazine to the present day in cables, shape and interesting structures. There are designs for women and men's garments, and where the original yarns are no longer available, alternatives have been given. The creative impetus behind each garment gives a fascinating insight into the designer's intention, and reprinting the articles from 'Vogue' which accompanied some of the designs gives further information into this amazing designer's inspiration. The instructions are clear, as are the design charts (all designs are worked from charts), and the photographs' clarity show the design details precisely. Gaughan's designs have not dated, with the one which appeared in 1987 as stylish now as it was then. This is not a book for beginners, but unlike many knitting books which have perhaps one or two designs which "take the eye" there are many here to keep knitters who want stylish, eye-catching garments happy (as indeed I will be!) for many projects to come.

Es en inglés, pero con el traductor de Google no tienes problemas. El tema de las tallas toca revisarlo con la lana y agujas que utilices. Los gráficos están perfectos al menos en los modelos que he tejido yo.

Excellent value for money. wonderful patterns.

This was for a friend and just made her day. Just what she wanted and made lovely jumpers.

Des tricots réellement intemporels. Explications lumineuses, techniques innovantes pour un résultat bluffant. Un excellent investissement

This book contains 40 models from Vouge knitting magazines for last 35 years. Most of the models are unique for shapes and patterns. I've already knitted a few of them. You may like this book if you want to knit something that will not be like from mass-market but something outstanding.