Noro 1702 Turtleneck Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro 1702 Turtleneck Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro 1702 Turtleneck Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater featuring a classic turtleneck neckline. This pullover is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 36 inches (91.5 cm) to 56 inches (142 cm) and lengths from 22 inches (55.5 cm) to 24.5 inches (62 cm). The upper arm circumference ranges from 15.5 inches (39 cm) to 19 inches (48 cm) across the size range. The sweater is shown in size Small and is designed as a classic wardrobe staple with a fitted turtleneck construction.

Construction Techniques

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The body and sleeves are worked flat on straight needles, then finished with seamedworked in the round, creating a seamless tubular neckline that sits comfortably around the neck. This combination of flat and circular knitting techniques allows for precise shaping in the body and sleeves while providing the comfort and stretch of circular knitting for the neck opening.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

The pattern employs a variety of fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• Increases are worked using multiple methods: knitting in the front and back of a stitch, make one (M1) increases worked knitwise, and make one purl stitch increases to add stitches strategically for shaping
• Decreases including slip, slip, knit (SSK) and slip, slip, purl (SSP) techniques to decrease stitches while maintaining fabric integrity
• Slip stitches are used for edge stitches (selvage stitches) that facilitate easier seaming of the finished pieces
• Stitch markers are placed on the needle to denote pattern repeats and shaping points
• Pick up and knit/purl techniques are used to pick up stitches along edges, particularly for the turtleneck construction
• Chart reading with "no stitch" spaces indicating areas where stitches have been decreased or not yet created

Materials

The Noro 1702 Turtleneck Pullover requires Noro Tabi yarn in colorway #06, with yardage varying by size: 3 cakes (450g total) for Small and Medium, 4 cakes (600g total) for Large and Medium-Large, and 5 cakes (750g total) for X-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large. The pattern calls for one pair of US size 8 (5mm) needles measuring 32 inches (80 cm) in length, or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Straight needles of this length provide ample space for working the flat pieces of the sweater body and sleeves, while circular needles are used for the in-the-round turtleneck construction.