Crew Neck Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Noro |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | S to XL |
| Pattern Code: | 14872 |
What you'll need
| Size: | S | M/L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|
10159971
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3 | 4 | 4 |
Product Description
Crew Neck Sweater in Noro Kumo
What is Being Made
This is an intermediate-level knitted crew neck sweater designed to be worked in three sizes: Small (bust 41in/104cm), Medium/Large (bust 46½in/118cm), and X-Large (bust 52in/132cm). The sweater features a classic crew neckline and is sized to fit various body measurements, with finished front length ranging from 22¾ to 23¾ inches (58 to 60.5cm) depending on size selection. The upper arm circumference ranges from 12 to 14 inches (30.5 to 35.5cm) across the size range.
Knitting Techniques Used
This project employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to construct the garment. Shaping is achieved through decreasing (reducing stitches in a row using methods such as knit two together or purl two together) and increasing (adding stitches by knitting into the front and back of a stitch). The pattern incorporates make one increases, which involve lifting the strand between stitches on the needle and knitting or purling into it to add a single stitch seamlessly.
The sweater uses stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process. Picking up and knitting or purling is employed to add stitches along finished edges, a technique commonly used when working necklines and other edgings. The pattern includes chart-based sections where no stitch indicators (shown as shaded spaces) mark areas where stitches have been decreased or not yet created, requiring the knitter to skip these spaces while working the remaining stitches.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The construction relies on basic knit and purl stitches as the foundation. Knitwise and purlwise insertions are used to work stitches in their correct orientation. The pattern employs slip, slip, knit (or slip, slip, purl
Selvage stitches are incorporated as edge stitches to facilitate easier seaming when joining pieces together. The pattern uses chart notation to guide stitch placement, making it accessible for knitters who prefer visual stitch-by-stitch instructions. The sweater is designed to be worked in Noro Kumo, a premium yarn available in color options #15 and #11. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 3 hanks of 100g weight, while Medium/Large and X-Large each require 4 hanks of 100g weight. Two circular needles are required to complete the project. A US 2/2.75mm circular needle measuring 32 inches (80cm) is used for ribbed sections and areas requiring a tighter gauge, while a US 3/3.25mm circular needle also measuring 32 inches (80cm) is used for the main body where a slightly looser gauge is desired. Both needle sizes should be selected to obtain the correct gauge as specified in the pattern instructions. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern sections and stitch holders for temporarily securing stitches during construction.Materials and Tools
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