Norah Gaughan

A bright star in the knitting firmament for decades, Norah Gaughan has designed for every elite knitting publication—contributing more than 120 designs to Vogue Knitting magazine alone.  Her book Knitting Nature, her Knitted Cable Sourcebook, and her Twisted Stitch Sourcebook are blasts of inspiration and technique, and everlasting classics. When Norah teaches, her classes sell out in a hot minute.

Speaking of elite knitting publications, we are beyond proud that Norah is the designer for MDK Field Guide No. 9: Revolution, and the forthcoming MDK Field Guide No. 28.

2022 marked the publication of Norah’s latest book: Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat, featuring 36 sweaters and accessories inspired by origami. Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd, too.

Norah’s website is a big box of eye candy that will keep you up to date on her current work.