Noro Slant Stitch Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Slant Stitch Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Noro Slant Stitch Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed as a classic pullover garment. This project is sized to fit bust measurements ranging from 44 inches (111.5 cm) in the smallest size through 57 inches (144.5 cm) in the largest size, with finished lengths between 22½ and 24 inches (57 to 61 cm) depending on the size selected. The pullover is available in six different sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large, making it accessible for a wide range of body types. Upper arm circumference measurements range from 14 to 19 inches (36 to 48 cm) across the size range.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the neckline. The garment is seamed, requiring the knitter to join pieces together after completion rather than working in the round. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles, producing individual flat pieces that are later assembled. This construction method is typical of traditional sweater design and allows for precise shaping and fit adjustments throughout the knitting process.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Noro Slant Stitch Pullover incorporates several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques. The pattern features purl stitches as a key element, including instructions for adding purl stitches through lifted increases. The design includes yarn overs, which create new stitches and are commonly used for decorative or shaping purposes. Slip, slip, knit and slip, slip, purl decreases are employed to shape the garment while maintaining clean edges. Slip stitches are used throughout, particularly as selvage stitches along edges to facilitate easier seaming. The pattern utilizes stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping points. Additional techniques include picking up and knitting or purling stitches along edges, which is essential for adding ribbing or other finishing elements. The pattern also references working even (continuing without increases or decreases) and skipping stitches as directed by the pattern charts. Chart-based instructions include "no stitch" spaces where stitches have been decreased or not yet made, requiring the knitter to skip over these shaded areas and work only the active stitches.

Materials

The Noro Slant Stitch Pullover is designed to be worked in Noro Tsuido yarn in colorway #04. The yardage requirement varies by size, ranging from 3 cakes of 200g (600 grams total) for the smallest sizes up to 6 cakes of 200g (1,200 grams total) for the largest sizes. Knitters will need one pair of size US 8/5mm needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge for the pattern. The gauge is established at 13 stitches per the specified measurement, which is essential information for obtaining the correct finished measurements.