Noro Batura Knitting Pattern

Noro Batura Knitted Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Noro Batura is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed by the Noro Design Team. This garment is sized for X-Small through 2X, with finished bust measurements ranging from 38 to 53 inches (96 to 134 centimeters) and lengths from 19 to 22 inches (48 to 56 centimeters). The cardigan features a classic construction with set-in sleeves, upper arm measurements between 13 and 18 inches (33 to 46 centimeters), and is finished with three ¾-inch buttons for closure.

Knitting Techniques Used

This design employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques to create structure and visual interest. The garment begins with a ribbed edge created using the pick-up-and-knit method along edges, which allows for seamless integration of pieces. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases using the slip, slip, knit technique, which decreases one stitch while maintaining an even fabric. Yarn overs are incorporated to create texture and stitch definition throughout the piece. The pattern utilizes selvage stitches along edges to facilitate easier seaming during construction. The designer also employs the slip stitch technique to pass stitches without working them, creating a polished edge finish.

Stitches Used

• Knit and Purl Stitches: The foundation of the design, used in combination to create the ribbed sections and stockinette stitch body
• K1, P1 Rib: A classic alternating knit and purl pattern worked over 2 rows to create an elastic, fitted edge that measures 2 inches in length
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): The primary stitch pattern for the body of the cardigan, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Slip, Slip, Knit (SSK): A left-leaning decrease stitch created by slipping two stitches knitwise one at a time, then inserting the left-hand needle through their fronts and knitting them together
• Yarn Over (YO): Used to create new stitches and add texture by placing yarn over the right-hand needle
• Selvage Stitch: Edge stitches that simplify the seaming process
• Slip Stitch: Stitches passed from left-hand to right-hand needle without being worked, used for finishing edges

Materials and Gauge

The Noro Batura is worked in Noro Silk Garden Sock in colorway #s517, with yardage requirements of 4 skeins (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) x 100 grams depending on size. The pattern calls for two pairs of needles: US 3/3.25mm needles for the ribbed sections and a US 5/3.75mm circular needle (32 inches or longer) for the main body. The recommended gauge is 21 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Three ¾-inch buttons and stitch markers complete the notions required for construction.