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Nora Gaughan Vol.1 presents two distinct themes and approaches to dressing. Published as a "flipbook", Volume 1 has two stories featuring 22 great designs. Eleanor's Search, which we previewed in our last post, is about unique shapes and structures with punches of colour. Today we focus on Urban Layers: muted colour palettes, simple, wearable pieces and fantastic accessories.
As our weather changes dressing becomes all about layering and mixing pieces. You know how it is. Choose your knitting projects wisely and invest your time and effort in great accessories that will compliment your wardrobe.
A long vest with simple construction and gentle ribbing knit with a soft Peruvian Wool-Alpaca blend. In classic colours like Camel or Grey, solids or heathered tones, this will take you through the coming Fall and Winter. Wear it over skirts, over pants, around the house, at work, this is a great investment piece that you will wear and wear.
A few evenings a week and look at the pretty accessories you can make. Time to knit? Yes, there is always time to knit. Plan now, knit now, wear it later. And look fabulous!
Nora Gaughan brings a fresh alternative to classic knitting patterns. The proportions of the pieces, the simple construction and interesting stitch details makes this collection for Berroco a welcome change. As many of our customers have responded - "She Get's Us!"
Simple, understated, refined. When worked in a muted shade like Fennel (Ultra Alpaca #6249) this duster coat will become your favourite to throw on when heading downtown on the subway, picking the kids up at school or on your way to lunch.
Worked in a light worsted weight yarn, these pieces will not stretch out of shape nor be hot and bulky. Smart choices for the seasons to come.
The A line shaping of this skirt with it's generous design ease and a soft, stocking stich waist band with side buttons allows you to wear this as both a skirt and a dress. Pair it with a shirt or fine gauge knits.
Great accessories work up quickly in Worsted and Aran weight hand knitting yarns.
This vest combines assymetry and easy elegance with the creative addition of a brass ring to draw the tails through creating a pretty draped front.
Ultra Alpaca is a great yarn choice for felting projects such as "Jatta" - 2 skeins of Ultra Alpaca to make this pretty handbag.
"Kaari" features a generous proportion with raglan sleeve shaping and these fun workman's pockets around the perimeter. Optional of course. A great sweater style for layering worked in an Aran weight Merino Wool.
Nora's "Kirsti" felted bag takes 3 skeins of Ultra Alpaca to knit and felt. This model shown in Blue Berry Mix #6288, one of our more popular colours of Ultra Alpaca.
Village Yarns stocks the complete colour range for Berroco Ultra Alpaca. Available in 61 solid and heather tones.
To view images of the "flipside" patterns from Nora Gaughan Vol.1 - click on this link for Eleanor's Search.
We hope you enjoy this preview and invite you to Village Yarns in Toronto to see the patterns for yourself and look for store samples coming soon.
Please contact us for more information or to order at villageyarns@sympatico.ca or toll free 888-343-8885 or Toronto local (416)232-2361. We ship worldwide.
Enjoy your passion!
Village Yarns
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
www.villageyarns.com
Since joining Berroco as Design Director, Nora Gaughan has made a wonderful contribution to this yarn company with her deft hand for intriguing garment design and construction.
For Fall 2007 Village Yarns presents Nora's first self-titled collection of knitwear for Berroco; Nora Gaughan Vol. 1.
In Part 1 we preview "Eleanor's Search" followed by Part 2 previewing the flip-side collection titled "Urban Layers". Two decidedly different focuses published in one great "flip book" design. With 22 pieces of garments and accessories, this knitting pattern collection offers wonderful twists on classic shapes with interesting stitch and construction details. 
Eleanor's Search: 9 designs featuring Hexagons, Lace, Stripes and Circles are paired with simple construcion techniques that make these intricate looking knitting patterns fun to knit without being too challenging.
Manon.
This Cardigan presents interesting construction details by repeating a mitred triangle motif with cables and moss stitch which creates the peplum. This is joined to the bodice which is finished in simple Stocking Stitch. 3/4 sleeves with a split cuff round out the interesting details. Worked in an Aran-weight Merino, the perfect choice for the office, school or about town.
Aamu.
A cute cropped U-neck, this is the perfect quick-knit for Fall 2007. Shown in a self-striping Merino, solid shades will work equally as well for those not wanting horizonal lines. The U-shape neckline is perfect for knitters who don't alway want a crew and provides a nice alternative to v-necks. The ribbing can be modified if you don't want that volume at your neck - or increased for more of a cowl. Elbow length sleeves make this the perfect topper for fine gauge turtlenecks and long sleeve t-shirts.
Astrid.
A series of web-like circles of various sizes knit seperately then joined to form this light and lovely shawl. Interesting, textural, the perfect accessory for travellers. Wear it on the plane, packs light and takes you from day to evening.
Aune (Skirt).
To date, this overskirt pattern has generated the most interest with it's pretty hexagon counterpanes knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca and joined with a simple Crochet chain stitch. Soft, pretty, very feminine, this skirt can be worn endlessly for many occassions.
Sabine FX (Scarf).
You can never have too many scarves! It's all about the accessories. Dreading the dark colours that decend on us as we move into Fall and Winter? Give your wardrobe a boost with this interesting twisted ladder construction knit in shiny Metallic FX.
Elodie.
A shrug of generous proportions yet just touching the waist, full sleeves to envelope you in texture and warmth. Like lace knitting but not on 2mm needles? This stitch pattern worked in a Double Knitting weight Alpaca works up quickly, giving the hands the fun of forming yarn overs and paired increases all framed by 2x2 ribbing.
Luce.
Nora Gaughan takes a lovely colour transition merino and knits it in alternating rows of casting on, knitting and casting off to create volume and texture which is Luce. We loved this sample when viewed at TNNA in June.
Noemi (Scarf).
An excellent choice for new knitters wishing to move beyond basic knit and purl. This scarf features paired increases and simple lace stitches in an easy to follow chart.
Knit in a Double Knitting weight Alpaca/Wool blend, this is a great yarn weight to work with and produces a soft, textural scarf.
Chantal (Sweater).
Simplicity, line, proportion. Chantal features nicely set-in sleeves and a wider neckline to be worn over dresses, blouses and super-fine knits. Construction details are that the bodice is worked in a Double Knitting Gauge Alpaca/Wool and the ribbing in the next gauge up, Light Worsted.
Part 2 previewing the flip-side collection titled "Urban Layers" follows in the next post.
Nora Gaughan Vol. 1 is in stock at Village Yarns in Toronto, as well as the complete Berroco Pattern library. Please contact us for more information or to order Nora Gaughan Vol.1 at villageyarns@sympatico.ca or toll free 888-343-8885 or Toronto local (416)232-2361. We ship worldwide via Canada Post.
Enjoy your passion!
Village Yarns
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
www.villageyarns.com
