Noro Diagonal Texture Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Diagonal Texture Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Diagonal Texture Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater designed as a classic pullover silhouette. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 47 to 54 inches (119 to 137 centimeters) and finished lengths from 25¾ to 27¾ inches (65.5 to 70.5 centimeters). The upper arm circumference ranges from 13½ to 18½ inches (34 to 47 centimeters) across the size range. The pullover is shown in size Medium in the pattern photography.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using seamed and worked flat knitting techniques. Working flat means the sweater pieces are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles rather than in the round, creating individual front, back, and sleeve pieces that are later joined together. The seamed construction method involves sewing these separate pieces together at the shoulders, sides, and underarms to create the finished garment. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and is well-suited to the diagonal texture pattern featured in the design.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Noro Diagonal Texture Pullover employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to create its textured appearance:

• Knit and Purl Stitches: The foundation of the pattern, worked knitwise and purlwise as indicated in the charted instructions
• Make One Increases: Both knitwise and purlwise make one increases are used to add stitches for shaping. These are worked by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting or purling into the back loop to create an invisible increase
• Make One Purl Stitch: Specifically used to increase by lifting the strand between the last stitch worked and the next stitch on the left-hand needle, then purling it to add one stitch
• Slip, Slip, Knit/Purl Decreases: Used to decrease stitches by slipping two stitches knitwise or purlwise one at a time to the right-hand needle, then inserting the left-hand needle through the fronts of these stitches from left to right and knitting or purling them together
• Slip Stitches: Stitches passed from the left-hand to the right-hand needle as if to purl without working them, used for edge definition and seaming preparation
• Selvage Stitches: Edge stitches worked at the beginning and end of rows to create neat edges that facilitate easier seaming
• Pick Up and Knit/Purl: Technique used to pick up stitches along finished edges, such as for neckline or band finishing
• Chart Reading: The pattern uses charted instructions with "no stitch" spaces indicated by shading, which are skipped during construction as stitches are decreased or not yet made

Materials

The Noro Diagonal Texture Pullover is knitted with Noro Ito yarn in colorway #30. The yardage requirements vary by size: Small, Medium, and Large sizes require 3 cakes of 200 grams each, while Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large sizes require 4 cakes of 200 grams each. The pattern is worked on two pairs of needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) needles and US size 8 (5mm) needles, allowing for gauge adjustment and ribbed versus stockinette sections if applicable to the design.