Mock Turtleneck Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Mock Turtleneck Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern produces a classic mock turtleneck sweater jumper designed by Noro. The garment is a fitted pullover sweater with a distinctive mock turtleneck collar and tailored armhole shaping. The pattern is available in three sizes to fit bust measurements of 32-34 inches (81-86 cm), 34-36 inches (86-91 cm), and 36-38 inches (91-96 cm), with finished widths at the underarm ranging from 44 to 48 inches (112 to 122 cm). The finished length varies from 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm) depending on size selected.

Techniques Used

The sweater construction employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern uses decreasing techniques to shape the armholes and neckline, with K2tog (knit two together) decreases worked at strategic intervals to create a fitted silhouette. Stocking stitch forms the primary fabric throughout the garment, creating a smooth, classic appearance. The pattern includes ribbed edging at the lower edge, worked in a knit-purl alternating pattern to provide elasticity and structure. Colored markers are used to denote shaping points, helping crafters track decreases and armhole placement accurately.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st.st.): The dominant stitch throughout the sweater, created by alternating knit rows on the right side facing and purl rows on the wrong side facing to produce a smooth, uniform fabric
• Ribbed stitch: A knit-one-purl-one (K1, P1) alternating pattern used for the lower edge ribbing, which stretches approximately 10 rows to provide fitted elasticity
• Knit two together (K2tog): A decrease stitch worked repeatedly to shape the armholes and reduce stitch counts progressively
• Reverse stocking stitch (Rev.st.st.): Referenced in the abbreviations for potential textural variation, though the primary construction uses standard stocking stitch

Materials and Tools

The pattern requires US 10½ (6.5mm) needles in a pair format. The recommended yarn is Noro Cyochin, a premium yarn choice from the Noro brand. Yardage requirements vary by size: the smallest size requires 480 grams (approximately 5 skeins), the medium size requires 500 grams (approximately 5 skeins), and the largest size requires 520 grams (approximately 6 skeins). The pattern specifies two yarn shades: shade #7 for the primary construction and shade #4 for color variation. Additional materials include colored markers for tracking shaping points and a measuring tool for checking tension.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving correct tension is emphasized as very important for this pattern. The specified tension is 14 stitches by 22 rows over a 4-inch (10 cm) square when measured over stocking stitch using US 10½ needles. Crafters are instructed to work a tension square before beginning the main garment; if the test square measures smaller than specified, a larger needle should be used, and if it measures larger, a smaller needle should be used. Working to the correct tension is essential to achieve the finished measurements stated in the pattern.

Construction Overview

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces beginning with the back panel. The back is cast on with 77 to 85 stitches depending on size and begins with ribbed edging worked over 12 rows. The main body is then worked in stocking stitch until the piece measures 11½ to 13½ inches from the beginning. Armhole shaping is then introduced through a series of decrease rows spaced 8 rows apart, with five complete decrease sequences followed by additional shaping rows. The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions for managing stitch counts and creating the fitted armhole depth characteristic of this intermediate-level design.