Nora Bea

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Knitting: Cowl
Cables can produce a fabulous texture and depth and when I came across this lovely cable stitch with so much variety I thought, O Why Knot! The cables have a wonderful richness and movement, and create a beautiful fabric with that continuous flow. It’s an easy stitch pattern to memorise, yet has enough variety happening that it is sure to enter...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This lovely, textured cable reflects the one used in the matching O Why Knot! cowl, incorporating the O Knot and braids, but with a slight twist. The cable in these mitts emerges from the ribbing at the wrist, weaves its way through the centre and then winds its way back into the ribbing at the fingertips.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The combination of this subtle colour and the softness of mohair evokes the sense of calm that cool, crisp mornings can bring. Those mornings in which you can simply soak in the beauty as the sun reflects off the fresh, pristine layer of frost in the stillness of the early morning hours. Slip on these soft mitts with their dreamy warmth and you...
Knitting: Cowl
The combination of this subtle colour and the softness of mohair evokes the sense of calm that cool, crisp mornings can bring. Those mornings in which you can simply soak in the beauty as the sun reflects off the fresh, pristine layer of frost in the stillness of the early morning hours. Wrap yourself in the dreamy warmth of this cowl and you’r...
Knitting: Pullover
This design became an homage to everything “Dijon”. The mustard colour is vibrant and intense, yet subdued – a richness which is always welcome to brighten the season.
Knitting: Cardigan
There are times in life when one feels the need to cover just a little more, while still being able to maintain that feminine appearance. This cardigan does just that; it gracefully covers the curves one would prefer to keep subtle, yet being knit in fingering weight makes the sweater light enough to not add unnecessary bulk, nor get too warm, ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tulipa Hollandia, a strong red and regal tulip, with its lofty and stately petals most certainly commands attention. This beautiful flower is gentle yet stately, delicate yet tenacious. Tulipa Hollandia, a seemingly innocent flower, packs a mighty punch! The design of this wrap, with its shaping and stitch pattern, is my way to pay homage to th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lily petals have a way of being so graceful and dazzling with their twisting curves. This stitch pattern, with its delicate flowing curves and layers, reminds me of Lilium Regale’s exquisite white petals bursting open and curling back to put on their show. Lilium Regale wrap, knit up in this sumptuous alpaca silk, is just large enough to keep w...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful lace motif immediately had me envisioning delicate rose petals. Those found on the Eden Rose can range from an almost white pastel pink on the outer edges, to a brilliant pink centre. The powder pink yarn was just perfect for it. Wearing Eden Rose wrap, knit in this sumptuous Alpaca/Silk blend, feels just as soft and luxurious as...
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover was designed to accommodate very specific requirements. He wanted it to be lightweight, have a comfortable and loose fit around the neckline with a good amount of ease through the torso and, of course, some texture for interest. Whew!
Knitting: Pullover
It’s light, airy, warm, luscious, satisfying and delightful - like a chocolate soufflé, only without the calories! This pullover combines a modified drop shoulder with narrower sleeves and ever-so-slight waist shaping – if you so choose, along with a scoop neck for a comfortable fit while reducing the amount of volume that could make a sweater ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Vidrio (pronounced vee-dree-oh, which in Spanish means glass)