Noro Two-Direction Ripple Top Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Two-Direction Ripple Top

What is Being Made

The Noro Two-Direction Ripple Top is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed in four sizes: Small (bust 36in/91.5cm), Medium/Large (bust 43in/109cm), X-Large (bust 50in/127cm), and XX-Large (bust 57in/144.5cm). The garment features a distinctive ripple stitch pattern that creates textured, undulating fabric. Length measurements range from 23½in (59.5cm) in the smallest size to 28in (71cm) in the largest size, making this a versatile pullover suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using seamed and worked flat knitting techniques. Rather than being knitted in the round, the pieces are worked flat on straight needles and then seamed together, which allows for precise shaping and easier pattern management. The two-direction ripple construction creates dynamic visual interest through the interplay of stitch directions across the fabric.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout this design is the Ripple stitch, which creates the signature textured, wave-like pattern. The pattern incorporates several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve the ripple effect:

• Yarn overs – Creating new stitches to add fullness and openness to the fabric
• Decreases – Using slip, slip, knit (SSK) and purl decreases to shape the ripples and control stitch count
• Selvage stitches – Edge stitches worked at the beginning and end of rows to facilitate clean seaming
• Purl stitches – Creating texture and definition within the ripple pattern
• Picked-up stitches – Knitting or purling into loops along edges, likely used for neckline or armhole finishing

The pattern uses stitch charts to guide the ripple construction, with "no stitch" spaces indicating areas where decreases have been made or stitches have not yet been created. Stitch markers are used to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the knitting process.

Materials and Tools

The Noro Two-Direction Ripple Top is designed to be knitted with Noro Silk Garden Lite yarn in colorway #2082. The yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 6 balls of 50g each, Medium/Large requires 7 balls, X-Large requires 10 balls, and XX-Large requires 11 balls. Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn.

The needles required include one pair of size US 8/5mm straight needles for the main fabric and one size US 7/4.5mm circular needle measuring 24in/60cm long, likely used for ribbed edgings or finishing work. A stitch marker is also needed to track pattern repeats and shaping.

Gauge

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 16 stitches and 23 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Ripple stitch using size US 8/5mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements and proper drape of the garment.