--- product_id: 3058544 title: "Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature" brand: "norah gaughanthayer allyson gowdy" price: "234 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3058544-knitting-nature-39-designs-inspired-by-patterns-in-nature store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature **Brand:** norah gaughanthayer allyson gowdy **Price:** 234 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature by norah gaughanthayer allyson gowdy - **How much does it cost?** 234 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3058544-knitting-nature-39-designs-inspired-by-patterns-in-nature) ## Best For - norah gaughanthayer allyson gowdy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted norah gaughanthayer allyson gowdy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QPb1CxJBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Knitting and Nature Meld *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2012* This interesting knitting book has chapters titled Hexagons, Pentagons, Spirals, Phyllotaxis, Fractals and Waves. All of the patterns are inspired by natural forms found in nature The author, Norah Gaughan, in the introduction, states that she has "always been torn between simultaneous desires to study art and science". This book is a good example of how she combines the two and creates beauty. As Norah's life progressed, she realized that what she truly loved was knitting and wanted to make a career as a knitting designer. "The work in this book feels like the melding of my science - and art-loving selves...". "Some of the designs in this book are structurally similar to nature's example." This can be seen by the chapter headings themselves. "In some cases, the structure of the natural phenomenon dictated the structure of the garment (the garments made from hexagonal and pentagonal pieces, for instance). In others, the pattern from nature become a surface decoration imposed on the grid of knitting...". "In all cases, working within the framework of six categories of patterns found in nature freed my mind to look at things differently and allowed me to rethink the structure of garment-making."Many of the patterns are eye-catching and lovely. In Hexagons, the Asymmetrical Cardigan in a lovely light blue hue is definitely a pattern I want to try. It is knit in cashmere . The stitch in this cardigan is modeled after the woven pattern of caned chair seats. The Hex Afghan is stunning. Knit in a rich brownish-red, half alpaca and half wool, it contains rows of elongated hexagons.The Swirled Pentagon Pullover is luscious. Knit in an angora and wool blend, it is an almost turquoise colorway. The top of the pullover has swirled pentagons and the bottom of the sweater is knit in a classic stockinette stitch. The Bubble Pullover is knit in a lovely violet color out of baby alpaca. It has large pentagons as its motif.The Spiral Scarf is very 'now'. Its contemporary feel is obvious to the knitter. It is knit with Mongolian Cashmere in a golden and blue hue and is comprised of spirals attached together. The Cabled Spiral Pullover is knit in a light blue colorway from extra fine merino DK. There is a spiral motif on the top and the bottom two thirds of the sweater is knit in stockinette stitch.The Roundabout Leaf Tank is knit in an ivory hue with silk yarn. "The seater is made out of a spiraling strip, in the same way that leaves grow on a stem." The Phyllotaxis Scarf is perfect for a man or woman. Knit in a brown colorway with a wool, mohair and silk combination yarn, it is reversible. The scarf is knit in a tube to make its reversibility possible. "There are five spirals slanting to the right and eight spirals slanting to the left so the pair from the Fibonacci sequence is 5-8." I love the Sunflower Tam. There are two examples in the photograph. One is green and the other yellow. They are knit with Icelandic wool. "For this tam, I wanted to make a disk with two opposing spirals, like the phyllotaxis of a sunflower, daisy, or coneflower."The Fractal section has several nice patterns. I really like the Branching Aran Guernsey knit with wool. "I purposefully incorporated some traditional elements of the British guernsey into this design - the drop-shoulder shaping and the simple ladder pattern between the columns of the cables - and like the way they play against the naturalistic, very modern, branching cables." The Serpentin Coat, knit in browns and blues with merino wool, is perfect for an autumn day. "The sinuous motif used on the yoke of this coat is a Dragon Curve, another mathematical fractal." The Triangle Scarf is in a dark beige and knit with a combination of nylon and rayon yarn. It features triangles based on a mathematical fractal called the Serpinski Triangle.The Wave section of the book has several lovely patterns. I really like the Vortex Street Pullover in a green/brown blend knit with cotton. "A phenomenon of fluid dynamics, a vortex street is an organized pattern of spirals formed in the wake of fluid flowing past a solid object." The center of this pullover has a wave section with stockinette surrounding it. The Reflection Aran Pullover is knit in a deep wine color out of wool. "Inspired by the rule of wave reflection, the cables in this pullover 'reflect' off of the edges of the center panel." The Droplet Hat is another Aran pattern knit in a green colorway with wool yarn. "This design is based upon a photo showing a droplet of water speeding downward propelled by gravity, spewing off little droplets as well as a narrow trail of water. My interpretation is rendered in bobbles and embossed leaves."Overall, this book is a real winner with clear photographs of the projects and easy-to-read pattern instructions. Some of the photos are a bit sexist for my taste but I can overlook that. They just seem silly. The book itself is a very welcome addition to my knitting library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aesthetically-One of the Most Beautiful Knitting Book Available *by N***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2006* I have been a fan of Norah Gaughan for some time and have ofter marveled at her patterns in the various knitting magazines. So when I saw she had written a book, I did something I rarely do. I ordered it sight unseen, hoping it would be interesting and I might be inspired to try something new. Well I wasn't just inspired to knit but to actually go out, look around and marvel at nature.When I opened it for the first time, the book literally took my breath away. The designs are stunning and each design is so beautiful photographed, I kept paging through it again and again. "Knitting Nature" delivers page after page of beautiful designs that will make your fingers tingle to cast on. The look and feel of the book is first rate. Turns out Norah, in addition to being a talented knitter, is a math wiz and in "Knitting Nature" she takes you through her design journey using shapes and theories taken from Nature. The commentary of her design process is fancinating to read. I can't wait for the book tour because I would love to learn more about her approach to design.The test of any knitting book is the quality of the instructions. The designs in "Knitting Nature" seemed a little daunting at first but as I read through the pattern instructions, I began to feel a little more confident because the instruction are clear, concise and easy to read. I can't wait to try my first project. I should mention that some of the recommended yarns are on the pricey side. For those of you who are looking for more than just another simple pattern book - who want to be inspired; this is the book to buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow..... *by C***K on Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2007* What an amazing book. I didn't pre-order this as I do most of my knitting books, to be honest, her designs never get stickied when they feature in my favourite knitting mags. I have admired their technicalities in the past, but usually found them a little shapeless or un-cool. But after seeing a photo of the funnel sleeved sweater, I had to have this book. I was a little put off by all the errata comments, but prepared to risk it and wing it. Anyway, I am pleasantly surprised. Not only is it the usually beautifully photographed book - fab settings, beautiful models, lovely styling - what one expects from this publisher, basically - but their are a number of items I want to make now.I removed a star because of the yarns. No number rating or even a hint of whether a yarn is bulky, worsted, whatever.... in this day and age. Come on. This is pure laziness and thoughtlessness. Furthermore, I don't expect to see a brand new book using Polar - this was discontinued years ago. Last but not least, many US books now contain m etric measurements - why not here ? (But this is the least important and I wouldn't have removed a star for it). I would probably remove another star for the errors but can't reveiew wshat I haven't yet experienced. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3058544-knitting-nature-39-designs-inspired-by-patterns-in-nature](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/3058544-knitting-nature-39-designs-inspired-by-patterns-in-nature) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*