Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Weaving with Noro

I've written in the past about how I am a little leery of Noro yarn.  When I first saw it, I didn't really understand the fascination.  I decided I should knit with it before drawing any conclusions and started these socks:


I began to understand the wonder of Noro yarn, but still wasn't ready to fill my stash wall with it.

When looking for ideas for weaving projects online, many of my favorites happened to be made with Noro yarn.  With as quick as weaving projects go, I figured I could try it out in a woven garment.  Despite being advised against it, I decided to warp my loom with Noro Sekku, a lace weight yarn.

Warping the loom was amazing.  Colors started unfolding before my eyes, I never knew what to expect next. 


I started weaving- it clicked.  I finally understood the beauty of Noro yarn.






Warp and Weft: Noro Sekku in Red, Green, Purple
Done on my Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom


Posted by French Press Knits at 8:00 AM
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43 comments:

  1. knit one, knit twoAugust 31, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    That's pretty! Nice work.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Absolutely amazing! I know what I'm warping my loom with next.

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  3. Alli (One Pearl Button)August 31, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I have never been a big fan of Noro, but that scarf is completely gorgeous.

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  4. StripeyspotsAugust 31, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    You've inspired me!

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  5. CloudberryAugust 31, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That scarf is gorgeus!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    That is so beautiful! I also was confounded by Noro but have recently come around! (This post is bringing back deja vu as I posted about my confusion too!) Now I want to get a loom!
    -ooeygooeyknits

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  7. AmandaAugust 31, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks a lot. Now *I* understand the wonder of weaving...like I need another fibery distraction :)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Absolutely beautiful....smiles.

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    OMG that's stunning! I'm officially getting a loom for Christmas! or maybe before Christmas so I can use it to make beautiful Christmas gifts.

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  10. JulieAugust 31, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    ooh, that is stunning!! I know what you mean, I knit a shawl with Noro once, and wasn't to sure what the fuss was about until afterwards- I find that it gets softer and lovelier with wear. Your scarf is beautiful!

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  11. nook.August 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    ohmygoodness! that is gorgeous! i love love it!!! i forget is your loom a biggie? i would love to learn to weave... but i don't have the space for a huge loom.
    beautiful scarf!

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    1. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      there are looms in so many width...I've seen table looms as narrow as 12 inches, floor looms as narrow as 24 inches

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    2. Leslie B.January 8, 2014 at 10:19 PM

      Harrisville Designs makes beautifully crafted looms. I have a 36" floor loom that folds up to less than 12" deep. Handy - you can unfold it as simply as unscrewing wing nuts on two screws.

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  12. CutziAugust 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous! I have felt the same about Noro. I even knit up a pair of socks with it and still didn't feel quite as enthusiastic as I wanted to. I made these and they turned out cute enough though:

    http://www.churchmouseyarns.com/collections/churchmouse-classics-patterns/products/turkish-bed-socks

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  13. JewleighAugust 31, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a gorgeous scarf! It makes me want to go out and buy a loom and Noro RIGHT NOW. Beautiful work :)

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  14. AngelaAugust 31, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Ok, now I want to try weaving with Noro! You are so brave to warp with it. Simply gorgeous!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous! I made the "turning a square hat" with noro and a solid before, but this woven scarf takes the cake! Way to go!

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  16. AnnieAugust 31, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Wow. I'm also leery of Noro, but this is special. I've been pretty skeptical about weaving, but this kind of makes me want to try it. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. MymimiknitsAugust 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Just BEAUTIFUL!!! I guess I'll be buying a loom because I MUST HAVE THAT SCARF.

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  18. AllegraAugust 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh. My. God. I have always wanted to weave and now I know I must buy one and try that yarn. Simply gorgeous!!

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  19. knittingsouthAugust 31, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Trying not to get seduced into a loom, trying not to get seduced into a loom,trying not to get seduced into a loom.

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  20. anotheryarnAugust 31, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful. But why were you advised not to use Noro Sekku for weaving?

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  21. MelissaAugust 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Yup, that is gorgeous. I really really want a cricket loom now!

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  22. margauxAugust 31, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    that is BEAUTIFUL. again onestep closer to getting a loom! haha!

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  23. French Press KnitsAugust 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    @anotheryarn
    Just because you're not supposed to warp a loom with lace weight yarn. I ran into a couple of problems, but was able to figure things out :-)

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  24. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Wow. This is really lovely!

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  25. MarcyAugust 31, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Really beautiful, I just got a new loom about a month ago, now I need to get some NORO. I've made the famous "stripe scarf" with noro. So I'm sure I'll love to weave with it.

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  26. DawnAugust 31, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love Noro!!

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  27. MadeleineAugust 31, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I LOVE it! Just beautiful.

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  28. Jane RichmondSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    It's stunning! You are making me seriously jealous of your little loom and if I take up weaving I won't have nearly as much time to knit, lol.

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  29. m&mSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    what is the Noro yarn you are using to knit the socks? I LOVE the color combination and couldn't find it online!

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  30. Juniper GraceSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    wowwwwwwwww I want to learn how to weave now. It's your fault.. I blame you. <3

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  31. FluffykiraSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    This is amazing. I may have to try this!!! :)

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  32. LeeAnnSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    That scarf is stunning! I would stop a random stranger to ask where they got a scarf like that. Great job!

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  33. TeresaSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love this scarf. I have not started weaving yet but can see that the love I already have for knitting with Noro will spread into my weaving.

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  34. NikkiDecember 6, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    My husband just got me a Cricket as an early Christmas present! First a spinning wheel for my birthday and now a loom--is he trying to tell me something here? ;)

    I know very little about weaving right now, but have been dying to try it for forever now. How much material did you use for this lovely noro scarf?

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  35. KarenDecember 7, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    that is a beautiful wrap! absolutely gorgeous! noro works great for certain projects, but not for all! glad you found something that turned out so beautiful!

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  36. MegJanuary 15, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I found a picture of your gorgeous scarf through Pinterest a few weeks ago and came to your post through that. I have always wanted to weave and put the loom on my Christmas list. I received the loom from my parents and am now addicted! I hope to try using the Noro yarn soon. Thank you for sharing the beauty of weaving!

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  37. SunflowersMarch 11, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Hello..

    Well like all of you, I too am blown away by this glorious colourful shawl/wrap/scarf.

    As many of you have asked, I too would like to know what size of Loom would be best to begin with, and the type of Loom should we get.

    Do you suggest we take a few classes to get started ?

    I've always had a fascination for weaving. I'm sure it is seeing all the colours of yarn woven together.

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful piece with us.

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  38. Ronni LynnJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to know what number color this was.....It's outstanding
    Thank You

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  39. MistyAugust 31, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Gorgeous! I love Sekku and weaving! What a happy combination! :)

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  40. UnknownJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    How much yarn did this take? I have No ro left overs and would love to try one.

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Nice! I just finished weaving with Noro Nabori - I used it for the weft only. I had used it for the warp and about an inch in, it snapped, so started over again. Will try with Sekku - maybe it's a stronger yarn?

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