Noro High-Low Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro High-Low Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Noro High-Low Pullover is a knitted sweater designed with a high-low hemline silhouette. This pullover features a classic crew neckline and is constructed to fit bust sizes from Small to X-Large, with finished measurements of 39½ inches (100cm) in bust width and 24 inches (61cm) in length. The upper arm width measures 15 inches (38cm), making this a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types.

Construction Techniques

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up seamed construction, meaning the pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, which allows for easier pattern work and shaping. The high-low design is achieved through careful decreasing and stitch manipulation as outlined in the pattern charts.

The pattern includes detailed schematic diagrams that guide the construction process. Knitters are instructed to follow these schematics carefully, particularly for the lower edge rib border and subsequent shaping. The use of stitch markers is essential for tracking pattern repeats and construction points throughout the project.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used in this pullover is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates several shaping and construction techniques:

• Yarn overs are used to create new stitches and add decorative or structural elements to the design
• Slip, slip, knit (SSK) decreases are employed for left-leaning decreases that shape the garment
• Slip stitch techniques help manage edge stitches and facilitate easier seaming
• Selvage stitches are incorporated along edges to create clean, seam-friendly borders
• Pick up and knit techniques are used to add stitches along finished edges, particularly useful for neckline finishing
• No stitch indicators on charts show where stitches have been decreased or not yet made, requiring knitters to skip over shaded spaces and work only the active stitches

The pattern uses charts to communicate complex stitch patterns, and knitters must understand how to read these visual representations, including recognizing and working around "no stitch" spaces where the fabric shape changes.

Materials and Tools

The Noro High-Low Pullover is designed to be knitted with Noro Silk Garden yarn in colorway #503, requiring 9 skeins of 50g each. This yarn choice contributes to the garment's visual interest and drape.

The needle requirements include:

• One pair of US size 6 (4mm) needles for ribbed edging
• One pair of US size 7 (4.5mm) needles for the main body, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge
• One US size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 24 inches (60cm) long, likely used for neckline finishing
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10cm) over Stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Achieving the correct gauge is critical for obtaining the proper finished measurements, and knitters are strongly encouraged to knit and measure a gauge swatch before beginning the project.

Pattern Complexity

This pullover is rated as Complex, indicating that it includes advanced techniques, detailed shaping, and chart reading. The high-low construction requires careful attention to the schematic diagrams and pattern instructions, making it suitable for experienced knitters who are comfortable with seamed garment construction and chart interpretation.