Noro Secrets Gloves Knitting Pattern

Noro Secrets - Boutique Knitting Collection

This downloadable PDF pattern collection by Jenny Watson features three elegant knitted accessories crafted with Noro's luxurious Silk Garden Solo yarn. The designs showcase classic cable knit techniques combined with both seamless and seamed construction methods, making this collection suitable for knitters seeking refined, wearable pieces.

Beret

The beret is a structured, classic hat design worked from the bottom up using a combination of ribbed and cable knit patterns. This piece begins with a 1x1 rib foundation worked on 4mm (US6) needles, which is then increased and transitioned to 5mm (US8) needles for the main pattern sections. The design incorporates strategic increases to shape the crown, building from 81 stitches to 139 stitches and eventually 151 stitches across the work.

Techniques and Stitches: The beret employs cable stitches as a primary design element, specifically C4B (cable 4 back) and C4F (cable 4 front) crosses that create textured, dimensional patterns. These cables are worked in alternating sections with reverse stockinette stitch (purl) columns, creating visual contrast. The pattern uses a cable needle to manipulate stitches, and includes make-one (M1) increases to shape the hat's expansion. The combination of knit and purl stitches in structured rows creates a fitted ribbed base that transitions into the decorative cable sections.

Materials: The beret requires 2 balls of Silk Garden Solo (Col 10), a luxurious yarn blend. Needles required are one pair of 5mm (US8) needles and one pair of 4mm (US6) needles, plus a cable needle for executing the cable crosses.

Scarf

The scarf is a generous rectangular accessory measuring 19cm wide by 182cm long (7½ by 72 inches), designed to be worked flat from one end to the other. This piece showcases the same cable knit aesthetic as the beret, creating a coordinated look when worn together.

Techniques and Stitches: The scarf utilizes the same cable techniques as the beret—C4B and C4F crosses—worked in repeating pattern sections separated by reverse stockinette columns. The flat construction allows for consistent pattern repeats across the entire length of the scarf. The pattern is worked in rows rather than in the round, making it accessible for knitters who prefer flat knitting methods.

Materials: The scarf requires 5 balls of Silk Garden Solo (Col 10). The same needle sizes are used: 5mm (US8) and 4mm (US6) needles, along with a cable needle.

Fingerless Gloves

The fingerless gloves are compact hand accessories measuring 16cm (6¼ inches) in circumference, designed for warmth without full finger coverage. These pieces can be worked seamlessly or seamed, offering flexibility in construction method.

Techniques and Stitches: The gloves feature cable knit detailing consistent with the collection's design theme. The 16cm measurement indicates these are fitted pieces, likely worked in the round or flat and seamed to create the tubular hand covering. The cable crosses and knit-purl combinations provide both texture and stretch.

Materials: One ball of Silk Garden Solo (Col 10) is sufficient for the fingerless gloves alone, though the pattern notes that 7 balls total will complete all three garments in the collection. The same needle sizes and cable needle are used throughout.

General Pattern Information

Yarn and Tension: All pieces in this collection use Silk Garden Solo, a premium yarn that creates a refined drape and subtle color variation. The pattern specifies a tension of 16 stitches and 22 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch using 5mm (US8) needles. This tension is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and garment fit.

Construction Methods: The collection demonstrates versatility in construction techniques. Pieces are worked both flat (requiring seaming) and seamlessly, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method. The bottom-up approach used throughout means pieces are begun at the lower edge and worked upward, making it easy to try on and adjust length as needed.

Cable Techniques: The pattern uses standard cable abbreviations including C4B, C4F, C2B, and C2F, representing 4-stitch and 2-stitch cables crossed either to the back or front. The pattern notes specific stitch allowances for cables: 2 stitches are allowed for each 4-stitch cable and 3 stitches for each 8-stitch cable, ensuring proper