Noro Benton Knitting Pattern

Noro Benton Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Benton is an intermediate-level crochet pullover designed by Jacqueline van Dillen. This garment features a unique construction method where individual crochet flowers are worked and joined together to form the circumference of the pullover. The design is available in two sizes: Small/Medium with a finished bust of 36 inches (91.5 cm) and length of 18 inches (46 cm), and Large/1X with a finished bust of 40½ inches (103 cm) and length of 23 inches (58 cm). The upper arm measurement ranges from 13½ inches (34 cm) for the smaller size to 15¾ inches (40 cm) for the larger size.

Techniques Used

The Noro Benton employs several advanced crochet techniques to create its distinctive appearance. Flowers are worked individually and then joined to one another at two side points to form a circular arrangement that creates the circumference section of the pullover. A chain using the main color is used to link the flowers together, with single crochet stitches placed at two top and lower points to frame the flower chain. This linked chain is then crocheted into along the top and lower edges to form the frame of the garment. The contrasting color is used to join the framed flowers along the center section, adding visual interest and structural integrity to the design.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates fundamental and decorative crochet stitches essential to the flower-based construction. Key stitches include:

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create the linking chains between flowers and to establish the foundation of the crochet flowers
• Single crochet (sc): Applied at specific points to frame the flower chain and create structural connections
• Double crochet (dc): Used in the gauge measurement and as part of the flower construction
• Slip stitch (sl st): Employed to join rounds and connect elements together
• Back post stitches: Variations including back post double crochet (BPdc), back post single crochet (BPsc), and back post treble crochet (BPtr) are referenced in the abbreviations for textural depth
• Yarn over (yo): A fundamental technique used throughout to create new stitches

Materials

The Noro Benton is worked using Noro Viola yarn, a premium multi-colored yarn that adds richness to the finished garment. For the Small/Medium size, you will need 2 balls of Noro Viola in colorway #03 (designated as color A) and 1 ball of Noro Viola in colorway #02 (designated as color B). For the Large/1X size, the pattern requires 3 balls of Noro Viola in #03 (A) and 1 ball in #02 (B). Each ball weighs 200 grams. The pattern is worked with a US G-6/4mm crochet hook, or a hook size that achieves the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 10 double crochet stitches with chain-1 spaces equaling 4 inches (10 cm), and one crochet flower measuring 2¼ inches (6 cm) in diameter when worked with the specified hook size. Clip-on stitch markers are also required to help track pattern sections and maintain accuracy throughout construction.