Noro Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Sweater

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level knitted sweater sized for X-Small, designed to fit a bust measurement of 34-36 inches (86-96cm). The finished garment features an underarm width of 42 inches (106cm), a total length of 29½ inches (75cm), and sleeves with a seam length of 16½ inches (42cm). The sweater includes four buttons as functional closures.

Construction Techniques

The Noro Sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which requires seaming pieces together after completion. This construction method allows for precise shaping and finishing details typical of traditional sweater construction.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs a variety of fundamental knitting stitches and techniques suitable for an intermediate-level project:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric structure
• Increases are created using methods such as knitting into the front and back of a stitch, and the "make one" technique, which involves lifting the strand between stitches and working into the back loop to add stitches smoothly
• Make one purl stitch allows for increases that maintain purl fabric continuity
• Decreases using the slip, slip, knit (or purl) method reduce stitches where shaping is needed
• Slip stitches are used for edge stitches that facilitate easier seaming
• Knitwise and purlwise insertions ensure proper stitch orientation throughout the project
• Stitch markers help track pattern repeats and shaping points
• Pick up and knit/purl techniques are used to add stitches along finished edges, commonly for necklines or button bands
• Chart reading with "no stitch" spaces indicates where stitches have been decreased or not yet created

Materials

The sweater is crafted using 3 balls of Noro Ito yarn in colorway #03, with each ball weighing 200 grams. The pattern calls for two pairs of needles: US size 10 (6mm) needles and US size 10½ (6.5mm) needles, with the larger size used to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern recommends using LYKKE® needles and hooks for best results. Four buttons complete the garment as functional and decorative elements.