Berroco Norah Gaughan Collection Vol. 12
By Berroco
Specifications
| Brand: | Berroco |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 14 |
| Pages: | 36 |
Product Description
In the Berroco Norah Gaughan Collection Vol. 12, designer Norah Gaughan brings a range of warm weather tops and accessories that play with geometry, texture, and drape. These simple shapes have refined, sometimes elaborate detailing, like the glorious openwork panels of the ¾ sleeve Tracery pullover and the slip-stitch/cable sleeve and yoke details on the seed stitch Niche sweater. The 14 designs are knit in Berroco yarns, including Maya, Elements, Fuji, Ultra Alpaca Light, Ultra Alpaca Fine, Flicker, Captiva, and Captiva Metallic. Featured patterns include Gewgaw, an airy, oversized pullover with unique sleeve details and Niche, a comfortable pullover with horizontal cabling.
This pattern book is available as a PDF download.
Berroco Norah Gaughan Collection Vol. 12 – Knitting Patterns
The Berroco Norah Gaughan Collection Vol. 12 is a downloadable PDF containing 13 original knit designs created by renowned designer Norah Gaughan. This first edition collection showcases a diverse range of garments and accessories, each crafted using distinct Berroco yarn varieties and intermediate-level knitting techniques.
Design Overview
This collection features 13 unique knitted pieces, each identified by a distinctive name and constructed using specific Berroco yarn lines. The designs range from fitted garments to decorative accessories, demonstrating various construction methods and stitch applications suitable for intermediate knitters.
Featured Designs and Yarn Selections
- Niche – knit in Berroco Maya™
- Pivot – knit in Berroco Elements™
- Gewgaw – knit in Berroco Fuji™
- Enter – knit in Berroco Maya™
- Knickknack – knit in Berroco Ultra® Alpaca Light
- Agile – knit in Berroco Flicker™
- Pause – knit in Berroco Captiva™ Metallic
- Tracery – knit in Berroco Fuji™
- Diaphony – knit in Berroco Ultra∞ Berroco Alpaca Fine
- Void – knit in Berroco Captiva™
- Trifle – knit in Berroco Maya™
- Quirk – knit in Berroco Maya™
- Lacuna – knit in Berroco Captiva™
Construction Techniques and Stitches
The patterns in this collection employ fundamental knitting stitches and techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. Moss stitch appears as a primary stitch pattern throughout multiple designs, providing textural interest and structural stability. Cable panels are incorporated into construction, adding dimensional detail and visual complexity to garments.
Pattern construction utilizes straight needles for flat knitting, with designs worked from cast-on edges through systematic increases and shaping. Increases are strategically placed at regular intervals to create fitted silhouettes, with specific row counts varying by size. Neckline shaping and sleeve cap construction are integral to garment assembly, with marker placement used to designate pattern sections and shaping points.
Sizing and Fit
Designs are available in multiple sizes to accommodate bust measurements ranging from 30 inches to 54 inches, ensuring accessibility across various body types. Size-specific stitch counts and row intervals are provided throughout patterns to achieve proper fit and proportion at each size.
Yarn Materials
The collection showcases Berroco's diverse yarn portfolio, including Maya™, Elements™, Fuji™, Ultra® Alpaca Light, Flicker™, Captiva™ Metallic, and Alpaca Fine blends. These yarn selections offer varied fiber content, weight, and texture characteristics, allowing knitters to select projects based on desired drape, warmth, and visual effect.
Pattern Support and Resources
Complete pattern instructions include terminology definitions, abbreviation glossaries, and technical references available through Berroco's official website. Pattern corrections and updates are maintained online to ensure accuracy and address any revisions to the original publication.
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