Noro Cable Yoked Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Cable Yoked Pullover

Project Overview

The Noro Cable Yoked Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed for a classic, structured fit. This pullover features a distinctive cable-patterned yoke that transitions from a ribbed body, creating visual interest and dimension across the shoulders and upper chest. The garment is available in five sizes ranging from Small to XX-Large, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches (86.5cm) to 55½ inches (141cm) and lengths from 21½ inches (54.5cm) to 23¾ inches (60.5cm).

Construction Technique

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach with seaming. The garment pieces are knitted individually in flat rows rather than in the round, then seamed together to create the finished pullover. This construction method allows for precise shaping and makes it easier to work complex stitch patterns like cables. The yoke features cable detailing that adds both structural interest and a professional, tailored appearance to the neckline and shoulder area.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Noro Cable Yoked Pullover employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Ribbing: Used for the body and cuffs, ribbing creates an elastic, fitted finish that hugs the body and helps the garment retain its shape. The pattern specifies binding off in ribbing, maintaining the knit and purl pattern throughout the edge finish.
• Cable stitches: The defining feature of the yoke, cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another to form twisted, rope-like patterns. These require careful stitch manipulation and chart reading.
• Increases and decreases: The pattern uses standard increase methods such as make one (lifting the strand between stitches and knitting into the back loop) and make one purl stitch (lifting and purling the strand between stitches) to shape the garment. Decreases include knit two together and purl two together to taper sections smoothly.
• Selvage stitches: Edge stitches are incorporated to facilitate clean, professional seaming where pieces are joined together.

Materials Required

The Noro Cable Yoked Pullover is designed to be worked in Noro Kureyon yarn in colorway #418. The yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 8 balls of 50g weight, Medium requires 9 balls, Large requires 10 balls, X-Large requires 11 balls, and XX-Large requires 13 balls. Each 50g ball contains 50 yards of yarn.

Needles specified for this project include US 8/5mm circular needles—one 16-inch (40cm) needle and one 32-inch (80cm) needle. The 16-inch needle is typically used for smaller circumference sections such as neckbands and cuffs, while the 32-inch needle accommodates the larger body circumferences. Circular needles are used here for their versatility in managing flat-worked pieces and for ease of holding stitches during construction.

Upper Arm and Fit Specifications

The sweater is carefully proportioned with upper arm measurements ranging from 14 inches (35.5cm) in the Small size to 17½ inches (44.5cm) in the XX-Large size. These measurements ensure proper sleeve cap fit and comfortable arm mobility while maintaining the structured silhouette created by the cable yoke.