Noro Ribbed Batwing Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Ribbed Batwing Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Ribbed Batwing Pullover is an easy-level knitted sweater featuring a distinctive batwing silhouette. This pullover is available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, with finished measurements of 34 (36, 38) inches at the waist and a length of 20½ (21, 21½) inches. The design combines classic ribbed texturing with the relaxed, flowing lines of batwing sleeves, creating a comfortable and stylish garment suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the finished sections are seamed together to create the final garment. This traditional approach allows for straightforward shaping and makes it accessible for knitters of intermediate skill levels.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pullover utilizes fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to create its textured appearance and proper fit:

• Ribbed stitches form the primary texture of the garment, creating vertical lines of elasticity and visual interest
• Decreases are worked throughout the pattern to shape the garment, accomplished through techniques such as knit two together and purl two together
• Increases are incorporated where needed for shaping, using methods including knit in front and back of stitch and make one increases (both knitwise and purlwise variations)
• Slip, slip, knit decreases provide a refined finish to decreased areas
• Selvage stitches are worked at the edges to facilitate neat seaming of the finished pieces
• Stitch markers are placed to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process
• Pick up and knit techniques are used to add stitches along edges, particularly useful for neckline and finishing details

Materials

The Noro Ribbed Batwing Pullover requires the following materials:

• Yarn: 3 (4, 4) x 100g hanks of Noro Kiri in colorway #07, providing approximately 300-400 grams of yarn depending on size
• Needles: One pair of size US 6/4mm needles for ribbing and initial construction, and one pair of size US 7/4.5mm needles (or size needed to obtain proper gauge) for the main fabric
• Additional notions: One size US 6/4mm circular needle measuring 24 inches in length, and stitch holders for managing stitches during construction
• Optional: The editor recommends using LYKKE® needles and hooks for best results

Pattern Notes

The pattern includes helpful guidance for successful completion. Shaded spaces on charts indicate "no stitch" areas where stitches have been decreased or not yet made; knitters should skip over these spaces and work only the stitches that are present. The three-size range allows customization for different body measurements, with proportional adjustments to both width and length across the Small, Medium, and Large options.