Noro Lace Raglan Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Lace Raglan Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Lace Raglan Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed in six sizes ranging from X-Small to 2X-Large. This pullover features a classic raglan construction with finished bust measurements from 33½ inches (85cm) to 50 inches (127cm) and lengths ranging from 19¾ inches (50cm) to 23½ inches (59.5cm). The upper arm circumference spans from 13½ inches (34.5cm) to 18 inches (45.5cm), making it a versatile garment suitable for various body types and fit preferences.

Knitting Techniques

This pullover employs multiple construction techniques to achieve its finished design. The sweater is worked flat and in the round, allowing for efficient construction while maintaining proper shaping. The top-down approach enables knitters to try on the garment as it progresses and easily adjust length before binding off. The pullover features seamed construction, which provides clean finishing and structural integrity at key joining points. The raglan shaping—where sleeve increases occur diagonally from the neckline—is a hallmark technique that creates a flattering fit and allows for comfortable arm movement.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern incorporates lace stitching as a primary design element, creating an openwork aesthetic throughout the garment. Essential stitch techniques include:

• Increases: The pattern uses "make one" increases (both knitwise and purlwise variations) to add stitches gradually, as well as knit front and back increases for raglan shaping
• Decreases: Knit two together and purl two together decreases are employed to shape the garment and create lace pattern definition
• Ribbing: Rib patterns are used for finishing edges and are maintained through the bind-off process, where knit stitches are knitted and purl stitches are purled to preserve the elastic texture
• Selvage stitches: Edge stitches are incorporated to facilitate clean seaming
• Chart reading: The pattern includes lace charts with "no stitch" spaces indicating areas where stitches have been decreased or not yet made, requiring knitters to skip over these shaded spaces

Materials and Tools

This project requires Noro Geshi yarn in colorway #02, with yardage quantities of 2 to 3 balls (200g each) depending on the chosen size. The pattern calls for Size US 7/4.5mm circular needles—specifically one 16-inch (40cm) needle for working smaller circumferences and one 32-inch (80cm) needle for larger sections. Circular needles are essential for this top-down construction method, allowing seamless transitions between flat and in-the-round working sections. Additional materials include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and raglan increase lines throughout the knitting process.