What do you think?
Rate this book
Noni Flowers: 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers
Designer Nora J. Bellows’s extraordinary Noni® bag and flower patterns have earned her acclaim and endeared her to a loyal following of knitters all over the world. Now, in her first book, she offers lifelike knitted flowers that rival the beauty of true botanicals. This is a collection of luscious designs and essential techniques that knitters will turn to again and again. Inside, you’ll • 40 exceptional knitted and felted flowers, from Angel’s Tears Ddaffodils to ylang ylang • 6 beautiful yet practical garment, accessory, and home projects perfect for floral embellishment • Clear instructions for knitting, felting, wiring, and finishing your work
- GenresKnittingCraftsNonfiction
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
14 people are currently reading
33 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
May 2, 2025
Lovely book on knitting very life-like flowers. The author doesn't specify gauge on any of the flowers, instead giving general guidance on how tight the fabric should be for finished knitted or felted flowers. There is a great photo of a knitted stephanotis bloom in 12 different gauges (p. 12) which really shows "the power of gauge." (The stephanotis is not one of the 40 flowers, though.) The author illustrates the anatomy of a knitted flower but assumes the reader has knitting experience as there isn't much in the way of how to actually knit. I think some of the 40 flowers are more successful than others, with the rose being particularly disappointing! The six projects are ok, nothing extraordinary. If you love knitted flowers, this is a great resource.
December 13, 2023
There were some nice projects but I was disappointed because all of them involved knitting. I was wanting a book with some projects that were just felted.
January 1, 2013
Books on knitting sweaters, hats, etc., abound and are everywhere. As the subtitle makes clear 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers – 6 Beautiful Projects” this is not one of those kind of books. The intricacy and beauty of these knitted flowers is simply amazing in this book.
The book is broken down into basically three parts and a multipage appendix. The untitled first part contains a preface and introduction regarding knitted flowers and the inspiration behind the work of author Norma J. Bellows. Then the first section moves to practical advice on techniques, materials needed and used, explanation of the difficulty levels of the various flowers as well as projects, techniques used, abbreviations in the pattern instructions, and other information. Plenty of pictures detailing the steps are present along with the text. A text that, while using black ink, is a little light for older eyes.
Next is “The Flowers” starting on pages 34-35. After a picture and accompanying introductory text, this section starts with “Angel’s Tears Daffodil” on pages 36-38. Along with the Latin name, difficulty rating, several pictures both large and small, there are instructions on how to make the various parts of the flower, materials and tools needed, and a tip to finish the item off. 39 flowers follow in color and complexity whether they are the simple “Chicory” (pages 45-46) and “Pom-Pom Chrysanthemum” (pages 110-111) or the difficult “Hollyhock” (pages 78-80) there are plenty of choices to be had. Each one is a clear work of art that will result in a striking and very realistic flower.
You could arrange the completed flowers in a vase of some type. Or you could attach them to something else. That is the purpose of the section titled “The Projects” that begins on pages 138-139. There are six projects here such as “May Violets Fingerless Gloves (pages 140-143), the “Forget-Me-Not Pillow” (pages 143-145) and four others. The six projects allow you to accessories your outfits when you are out and about so that you can make a colorful and unique fashion statement.
The book closes with a multipage appendix on topics such as “Felting Basics” (pages 160-163) “Yarn Information “(page 168), “Resources” (page 169) and other useful information. A two page index at the end of this section brings the 176 page book to a close.
Colorful and distinctive Noni Flowers: 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers – 6 Beautiful Projects by Nora J. Bellows has an idea for any level of knitter. If you are looking to do something different than the normal run of the mill hat, sweater, gloves, etc., this book just might be perfect for you.
Noni Flowers: 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers – 6 Beautiful Projects
Nora J. Bellows
http://www.noniflowers.com
Potter Craft (Random House)
http://www.pottercraft.com
April 2012
ISBN# 978-0-307-58671-1
Paperback
176 Pages
$24.99
Material supplied by the good folks of the Plano Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2012
Author of the e-book short story collection Mind Slices available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords in a variety of formats.
Contributor to the Carpathian Shadows, Volume II anthology available in print and e-book.
Book Reviews and More http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
The book is broken down into basically three parts and a multipage appendix. The untitled first part contains a preface and introduction regarding knitted flowers and the inspiration behind the work of author Norma J. Bellows. Then the first section moves to practical advice on techniques, materials needed and used, explanation of the difficulty levels of the various flowers as well as projects, techniques used, abbreviations in the pattern instructions, and other information. Plenty of pictures detailing the steps are present along with the text. A text that, while using black ink, is a little light for older eyes.
Next is “The Flowers” starting on pages 34-35. After a picture and accompanying introductory text, this section starts with “Angel’s Tears Daffodil” on pages 36-38. Along with the Latin name, difficulty rating, several pictures both large and small, there are instructions on how to make the various parts of the flower, materials and tools needed, and a tip to finish the item off. 39 flowers follow in color and complexity whether they are the simple “Chicory” (pages 45-46) and “Pom-Pom Chrysanthemum” (pages 110-111) or the difficult “Hollyhock” (pages 78-80) there are plenty of choices to be had. Each one is a clear work of art that will result in a striking and very realistic flower.
You could arrange the completed flowers in a vase of some type. Or you could attach them to something else. That is the purpose of the section titled “The Projects” that begins on pages 138-139. There are six projects here such as “May Violets Fingerless Gloves (pages 140-143), the “Forget-Me-Not Pillow” (pages 143-145) and four others. The six projects allow you to accessories your outfits when you are out and about so that you can make a colorful and unique fashion statement.
The book closes with a multipage appendix on topics such as “Felting Basics” (pages 160-163) “Yarn Information “(page 168), “Resources” (page 169) and other useful information. A two page index at the end of this section brings the 176 page book to a close.
Colorful and distinctive Noni Flowers: 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers – 6 Beautiful Projects by Nora J. Bellows has an idea for any level of knitter. If you are looking to do something different than the normal run of the mill hat, sweater, gloves, etc., this book just might be perfect for you.
Noni Flowers: 40 Exquisite Knitted Flowers – 6 Beautiful Projects
Nora J. Bellows
http://www.noniflowers.com
Potter Craft (Random House)
http://www.pottercraft.com
April 2012
ISBN# 978-0-307-58671-1
Paperback
176 Pages
$24.99
Material supplied by the good folks of the Plano Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2012
Author of the e-book short story collection Mind Slices available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Smashwords in a variety of formats.
Contributor to the Carpathian Shadows, Volume II anthology available in print and e-book.
Book Reviews and More http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
April 29, 2016
I don't know why I didn't record this before; I've gotten it from the library a few times over the years and just got it out again. I just think it is so beautiful! I really would like to own it; perhaps I'll put in a request next Christmas! This time I am actually going to try to tackle a few projects...
October 16, 2015
great ideas on knitting and crocheting flowers, incredibly detailed with color pictures. As always the explanation or how-to section is bit lacking. But does a great job of ranging the jobs from easy to difficult. Knitted flowers are niche market but if done right looks incredible.
May 23, 2012
This book caught my interest the second I spotted it on the bookstore shelves. Beautiful! I am so excited to give some of these patterns a try. What a great size to tackle something new!
September 14, 2012
making one of the patterns! I'll let you know!
May 7, 2014
Beautiful flowers to knit
November 27, 2016
Detailed directions for very realistic flowers.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews