编织控欣赏 | Noro 9， 2016秋冬

#1 Brick Stitch Cowl by Mari Tobita

Vivid panes of blue, lilac, yellow and teal peek through a neutral gray grid, softly illuminating a fitted cowl with a look reminiscent of stained glass. Worked throughout in brick stitch, the pattern alternates stockinette panels knit in Kureyon colorway #359 with garter bands and slip-stitch insets in A La Mode #3 Raindance. Knit in the round, the cowl features decrease shaping at the yoke that forms a chic funnel-neck collar.

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#2 Patchwork Poncho by Wei Wilkins

Knit in deep blue hues, a medley of two-color patterns—among them, hound’s tooth, chevron, pinstripe and garter mosaic—recalls the look of oriental indigo patchwork. Solid sapphire Silk Garden Solo #3 Royal anchors the blue, cerulean, jade and ocher shades of Silk Garden colorway #373. The poncho is constructed from six long panels, each consisting of seven pattern blocks; midway through the centermost panels, the blocks narrow, creating the open-front silhouette.

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#3 Dot Stitch Scarf by Jacqueline van Dille

Knit in a simple two-color slip-stitch pattern, a dotted scarf flaunts the cool navy, purple, turquoise and brown spectrum of Silk Garden Lite colorway #2088. A coordinating solid shade, Silk Garden Lite Solo #2003 Violet, offers fluctuating degrees of contrast, lending a subtle sense of motion to the overall patterning. The side edgings are knit
intarsia-style using Silk Garden Lite Solo, creating a border continuous with the garter-stitch bands that are worked at each end.

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#4 Chevron Striped Scarf by Sandi Prosser

Crisp chevrons run the length of a generous scarf, forming gentle scallops at each end. Narrow navy-shaded stripes in A La Mode #4 Blackberry Wine serve as striking contrast to Taiyo colorway #23, a bright blue, green and mocha rainbow highlighted with bursts of pink, orange and citron. Slip-stitch selvages form tidy edges at the sides, while narrow bands of garter stitch trim the ends. The easy-to-memorize pattern makes this a streamlined and relaxing knit.

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#5 Double-Knit Cowl by Sian Price-White

Double-knit patterning—worked in fine-weight yarns to create a cowl that’s warm yet lightweight—explores the interplay between Silk Garden Sock colorway #8 royal, purple and green and Silk Garden Sock Solo #3 Royal. On one side, the solid shade frames an auroral color­scape; on the reverse, solid-color blocks float against a dynamic variegated backdrop. It’s knit from a provisional cast-on and joined smoothly with Kitchener stitch. Modified selvage edges create a clean look.

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#6 Fringed Cowl by Edna Hart

A dazzling shade of turquoise launches a hippie-chic staple, the fringed poncho, into 2016. Worked in graduated stripes, A La Mode #17 Feyway is complemented by the subdued color shifts of green, red and turquoise in Kureopatora colorway #1025. Knit in garter stitch with the wrong side facing—which helps to delineate the eyelet bands that separate each stripe—the poncho is worked seamlessly from the top down and edged with flirty multicolor fringe in Kureopatora.

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#7 Directional Pillow Cover by Irina Poludnenko

Fluctuating over a garter-block pillow, shades of saffron, orange, coral and grape in Silk Garden Lite colorway #2125 juxtapose the fuchsia, black and aqua tones of colorway #2087. A quartet of mitered triangles form each square, playing up the color contrast in alternating striped and solid panels. After the squares have been assembled for the front and back, stitches are picked up around each piece’s outer edge and joined with a three-needle bind-off.

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#8 Short Row Pillow Cover by Denise Curran

Simple yet striking in two-row garter stripes, this pillow alternates skeins of Kureopatora to create coordinated contrast among the saturated green, lime, red and violet shades of colorway #1019. At the front, short rows form slanted panels that are divided by four-row bands; at the back, the stripes are horizontal. The pieces are seamed in finishing.

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#9 Fair Isle Pillow Cover by Therese Chynoweth

Alpine Fair Isle motifs form a pastoral colorscape in shades
of fresh green, gold and taupe. Worked in the round from a provisional cast-on, the pillow is knit using Silk Garden color-­way #359 (for the background) and #426 (for the Fair Isle motifs). To create the double-rib opening on the back, place half of the stitches on hold as you cast on additional stitches, completing the round. Toggle closures offer a rugged finishing touch.

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#10 Mosaic Pillow Cover by Wei Wilkins

Inspired by the Chinese art of calligraphy, the block motifs worked throughout a mosaic-knit pillow signal good fortune; a starry sequence of waffle-stitch dots forms the backdrop. Knit in textured garter stitch, the reds and rusts of Silk Garden colorway #84 subtly shift against deep blue Silk Garden Solo #03 Royal. The loop button closures feature knitted covers for a polished look.

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#11 Striped Slouch Hat and Mittens by Yoko Hatta (風工房)

Mod stripes get a boho-chic makeover in two neutral colorways of Silk Garden Sock—deep taupe and black #267 and bright cream, tan and gray #269. The lightweight yarn lends extra slouch to the hat while creating a close fit for the matching mittens. Each piece is worked seamlessly from a snug single-rib border, with wide stockinette stripes forming the body. The hat is shaped at the top, forming a flat crown, and trimmed with a pompom.

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#12 Basketweave Beanie by Lisa Craig

Simple textures look bold and beautiful in chunky Hakone colorway #11 Green Mile, a marled blend of brown, gray and hunter green hues. Knit in the round, the beanie features a twisted single-rib border that flows into the main basket­weave pattern of twisted-rib and reverse-stockinette blocks. The crown shaping forms a wide point, allowing for a trendy soft-slouch look. Fold the brim up to create a closer watch-cap fit.

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#13 Trapper Hat by Devin Cole

Warm, earthy tones are a natural fit for a toasty trapper. The crown is worked in multiple pieces, isolating the brown, wine and sand shades of Silk Garden colorway #364: A stockinette panel forms the center, while sturdy seed stitch maintains the hat’s shape at the side panels. Solid-shaded Silk Garden Solo, in coordinating colorway #13 Sienna, highlights the classic cable-and-bobble patterns at the front and earflaps, which feature pompom-tipped I-cord ties.

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#14 Cabled Cap by Yoko Hatta (風工房)

Score street-style points in a cabled cap: The rich texture, soft pointed shape and neon pastel shading offer a trifecta of trendy looks. Tipped with lime-green A La Mode #8 Fusion and continuing in Silk Garden Solo colorway #1 natural, soft brown and pink, the deep cuffed brim is worked in double ribbing. Plush bobbles and horseshoe cables encircle the body of the hat through the shaped crown, which is topped with a bright pompom in A La Mode.

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#15 Fair Isle Hat by Audrey Drysdale

Set against a pale white-and-natural backdrop in Silk Garden colorway #269, bold Fair Isle motifs seem to smolder in colorway #349 burnt orange, wine, black and taupe. Starting with the darker shade, the fitted hat is knit seamlessly from the narrow double-rib brim and worked in cozy stranded colorwork patterning. Rounded crown shaping is worked into the topmost motif. A fluffy pompom, made in the lighter shade, balances the look.

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#16 Striped Shawl by Jacqueline van Dillen

Graceful color, gorgeous drape: Van Dillen’s rectangular shawl is knit on the bias in Silk Garden Solo colorways #17 Lavender, #10 Pink, #1 Natural and #2 Light Grey. The broad colorblocks showcase the soft nuances of each shade in a bold stripe sequence. Knit in fluid stockinette stitch, the shawl is worked with increase shaping from a two-stitch cast-on, forming one corner. Decreases shape the opposite end after the body has been completed.

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#17 Drapey Vest by Laura Zukaite

Pretty in Silk Garden Solo colorway #10 Pink, Zukaite’s open-front vest is designed for a flowing fit: The fronts taper from the double-rib hemline, creating the draped silhouette. Single ribbing trims the armholes at the deep shaped shoulders. The Fair Isle front bands are knit using #2 Light Grey, with highlights in #18 Grapevine. They can be worn with the stranded side facing, as shown, or folded back to form a shawl collar for a more traditional look.

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#18 Intarsia Sweater by Mari Tobita

Abstract geometric patterning, worked intarsia-style in stockinette stitch, elevates Tobita’s oversized pullover to artful proportions. The front and back are knit in a harmonized, contrasting trio of Silk Garden Solo colorways: #2 Light Grey, #7 Red and #10 Pink. Featuring deep drop shoulders and a sleek bateau neckline, the poncho-like fit is offset by narrower sleeves worked in solid gray. Garter-stitch bands border the collar, cuffs and hem.

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#19 Textured Tee by Courtney Cedarholm

Clean, simple lines allow a vivid hue to shine. Cedar­holm’s textured tee, knit in A La Mode colorway #16 Lavish Lavender, is worked in one piece from cuff to cuff, with cast-on and bound-off stitches shaping the body and sleeves. At the piece’s center, an inset is knit using scrap yarn; the stitches are released onto a circular needle and bound off in finishing to create the mirrored deep-V neckline. Garter ridges add interest while forming self-finished edges.

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#20 Colorblock Aran Pullover and Scarf by Yoko Hatta (風工房)

Representing an original approach to colorblocking, Hatta’s cabled raglan pullover and scarf pair the tweedy tones of Silk Garden Solo with a rich array of traditional cable patterns. Colorways #8 Plum—used at the sweater’s upper half—and #18 Grapevine create a subtle duotone effect, while the scarf, knit in #17 Lavender, adds bright contrast. Edged with double ribbing, the scarf features the same small cable motifs that flank the sweater’s central diamond cable.

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#21 Oversized Cardigan by Cathy Payson

Payson keeps it simple, setting the spotlight on her textured cardigan’s opulent royal colors. Knit in Silk Garden Solo colorway #17 Lavender—and bordered in a deeper shade of #8 Plum—it features a relaxed boyfriend-style fit with a classic round neckline. The background of stockinette stitch is punctuated by ridged eyelet bands, adding
interest to an otherwise uncomplicated knit. Garter-stitch edgings complement the allover texture.

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#22 Pocket Tunic Pullover by Laura Zukaite

Channels of single ribbing run the length of Zukaite’s slim boat-neck tunic, offering functional embellishment that complements the sporty side vents and raglan yoke. A La Mode colorway #1 Cottontail, a wear-with-anything neutral, shows off the patterning to best effect. Subtle blush detail appears at the collar and inset pockets, where
the single-rib trims are tipped with tubular applied I-cord in #11 Delicate Rose. I-cord at the lower edge completes the look.

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#23 Infinity Scarf by Margie Kieper

Taking a cue from condo knitting, Kieper’s infinity scarf stripes super-bulky Rainbow Roll colorway #1011 pink, purple and orange and fine-weight Silk Garden Sock Solo #7 Red—with opulent results. The simple pattern of double-crochet clusters, worked in two rows at a time across the right and wrong sides, flaunts the sumptuous interplay of color, loft and texture. The ends are crocheted together. A tasseled chain cinches the scarf, creating a fabulous finish.

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#24 Duster Vest by Cristina Mershon

Mershon’s striking duster vest belies a wonderfully simple construction. Crocheted in Kureopatora colorway #1001, a high-contrast blend of black, silver, blue and seashell pink, it’s worked sideways in one piece with slip stitches and crochet chains forming the armholes. The allover pattern of shell-stitch mesh alternates rows of single and double crochet, creating a structured fabric with plenty of drape. The top edge folds over naturally to form the shawl collar.

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#25 Poncho by Cristina Mershon

Crocheted side to side in two pieces, Mershon’s poncho—cloud-light yet toasty warm in Rainbow Roll—gets added drape from the main pattern of single-crochet mesh. Bands of single-crochet ribbing form the deep lower border, transforming colorway #1015 navy, taupe and pink into sleek vertical stripes. The extra-plush turtleneck is worked separately in single-crochet rib and sewn to the neckline in finishing, while the sides are left open for ease of movement.

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#26 Mitered Square Scarf by Nirmal Khalsa

Marled shades of coral, silver, ocher and mauve glide across Khalsa’s chunky scarf composed of mitered squares. Quick and easy to crochet in bulky-weight Hakone, each block is worked in extended single crochet with double decreases forming the diagonal center spine. The pattern alternates larger and smaller squares, which offsets the sequence in colorway #8 Shakespeare in Love for a dynamic look. To customize the length, simply add or subtract squares.

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#27 Spiral Shawl by Donna Childs

As engaging to style as it is to crochet, Childs’s spiral shawl is worked in wedges formed by single, half-double and double crochet stitches. The sawtooth edge is shaped with short rows that are offset at the beginning of the row by chain-stitch extensions; the technique creates the narrow crescent shape. A narrow single-crochet band reinforces the top edge. Silk Garden Lite colorway #2093 adds drama with bright flashes of turquoise, pink and orange against dark gray.

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#28 Trapezoidal Shawl by Margie Kieper

Classic granny triangles play up all the angles of Silk Garden Sock colorway #415—a bright mélange of peach, pink, purple, green and copper—in Kieper’s trapezoidal shawl. To form the versatile shape, six small and three large triangles are crocheted from the center out and assembled in finishing. The fine-weight gauge offers gorgeous drape when the shawl is worn about the shoulders and just the right amount of slouch when it’s looped into an oversize bandana.

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#29 Garter and Stockinette Stitch Blanket by Rachel Maurer

The bold bands of lime, olive and jade in colorway #332 might catch this easy-to-knit blanket some envious glances. It’s knit in a simple pattern of wide garter and stockinette blocks, with a garter-stitch border knit in as the blanket is worked. The first stitch of every row is slipped to create a trim edge.

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#30 Garter and Rib Blanket by Rachel Maurer

A cuddly blanket can help beat the blues, especially when it sports plenty of cool color and sleek texture. Knit in colorway #40—a mix
of blue, aqua, purple, emerald and wine—it’s worked in narrow alternating bands of garter stitch and k1, p3 ribbing. A knit-in border of
garter stitch keeps the edges neat.

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#31 Slip Stitch Rib Blanket by Rachel Maurer

Hot pink shades meet a super-warm blanket. An overall pattern of slip-stitch ribbing creates lots of toasty texture as it marbles the bright fuchsia, orange, yellow and indigo tones of colorway #102. Like the other styles, it features a wide garter-stitch border with a tidy slip-stitch edge worked on every row.

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#32 Thrummed Mittens by Cheryl Murray

Warm and cozy mittens are knit in the round using turquoise A La Mode #17. The thrum stitches are blue, green and turquoise puffs of Rainbow Roll #1009, which are knit into the stockinette fabric. The light and soft nature of this roving yarn provides the perfect insulation for the windy, wintry days ahead.