Turbulence is a FO!
TURBULENCE SWEATERfrom Knitting Nature Book
Pattern by Norah Gaughan
Knitted in Debbie Bliss cotton DK
Turbulence is finally off the needle and strangely, I'm going to miss it. This is one of many beautiful patterns in this stunning book - patterns based on forms and shapes found in nature, by Norah Gaughan. What a visionary and creative designer Norah is and I just wish I had a smidgen of her talent! I love the 3/4 length sleeves, the twisted ribbing and the cabling around the neck. I already have yarn to make another - though this time in the recommended yarn, Berocca Soft Twist (a lovely soft, silky yarn) I ordered from the States as could not find a seller in this country. The only modification made to the pattern was I lengthened the body by a couple of inches to save the embarrassment of unleashing my 'middle' to an unsuspecting world... My next 'must-do' from this book (and there will be more!) is Ogee ... I love it and fingers are itching to cast on!
Labels: Berroco Soft twist, Debbie Bliss cotton DK, Knitting Nature, Norah Gaughan Turbulence jumper, Ogee sweater
posted by blog-blethers at 8:43 pm
20 Comments:
Wow! That is really beautiful. It looks like a really elegant, stylish jumper. You must be feeling very happy!
Thank you, Kendra! Am really pleased to have it off the needles and reckon I'll get a lot of use out of it ... have several skirts with similar shade of terracotta through them. And its always lovely to see the end result of your efforts, isn't it?
It's a beauty :) I really want to get the Knitting Nature book and all the more so now I see such lovely finished products. Thanks very much for your comment about my Sockapalooza socks! N
It is beautiful, and like you, I love the design around the neck. What are the sizings like in the book plz? Do they cater for the jubblitastic? :)
It is such a lovely top. Well done for choosng a great colour too!
Nicola, thanks for dropping by... lovely to catch up again! I can't tell you how much I love some of the patterns in this book and I reckon I could knit them over and over as they are pretty 'timeless'. Go on ... get it:) PL, I think the sizes are pretty generous - this pattern comes in 4 sizes (36/40/44/48"). I did mine in the 2nd largest size and it fits fine. The neckline is great too for those of who have done well in the 'jubble' dept;) It's scooped, rather than low cut and seems a very flattering neckline. QOF, I love the colour too and was just so chuffed when Pictish (from http://craftythreadsnyarns.myfreeforum.org) de-stashed and I stash-enhanced very quickly:) I've got red hair and very pale skin and can't get away with certain colours - but reckon terracotta is one of my 'better' shades.
wow, I love your jumper. I bet you wear it loads. Nice necklace too.
Hi. I saw your comment over on Nothwithstanding Nicole about Cardiff not getting the passion pulses roaring, and just stopped by to respectfully disagree. I made a visit to Cardiff two years ago this month, and was quite taken with it. (an American who enjoyed Wales) go figure.
Really glad that you were taken by Cardiff ... and hope that you get the chance to visit the UK again (so many beautiful places to see). Honest:) Was only teasing a little - I live in Cardiff, though only for the past 7 years. Your socks are stunning and look forward to seeing more of your WIPs and FO's
Oh Turbulence is beautiful! And Ogee sounds intriguing.
good to see you back.
It is stunning. I love all of Norah's designs and you have certainly done real justice to this one. Beautiful colour too. :)
It really is beautiful Angie :)
It's a work of art!!! - Gorgeous!
I'm a big Norah Gaughin fan too, I love that book although havent really had much time to try out any of the patterns. Thanks for popping over to my blog, that cardi is in last winters vogue, I met my partner online too, I lived in Cardiff up until 4 years ago, and moved here to be with him, small world isn't it!
Gorgeous sweater. Love the colour too. One day I'll knit something from that book!
Gorgeous top. Great name too!
Well done you. It is wonderful.
What a great jumper!!! I like the neckline too.
Thank you all for your locvely comments ... you've got an old knitter blushing here! It's staggering to think that our British summer this year means that its absolutely feasible to be wearing this jumper on a fair few days! Norah is such a talent, isn't she? I'm in awe at the way she 'sees' and constructs such stunning patterns. I'm still itching to start Ogee and have discovered that Pavi Yarns stock some of the Filatura di Crossa Zara yarn recommended. Pavi Yarns have been extremely helpful and are checking just now to see if its possible to order in my preferred colours as a special order. Fantastic service!
That color is especially pretty! I love the shape of it too..very stylish!
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