Noro 2127 Kanjut Knitting Pattern

Noro 2127 Kanjut Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

The Noro 2127 Kanjut is an intermediate-level knitted garment designed by The Noro Design Team. This pattern creates a fitted pullover sweater available in six sizes ranging from X-Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 40½ inches (102cm) to 52 inches (132cm). The garment features a length of approximately 22 to 24½ inches (56 to 62cm) and upper arm circumference options from 14 to 18 inches (36 to 46cm), making it a versatile wardrobe piece suitable for various body types.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several intermediate-level techniques that add visual interest and texture to the finished garment. The design incorporates cable stitches, which are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another to form distinctive twisted patterns. The pattern also utilizes slip stitches, which involve transferring stitches from the left needle to the right needle without working them, allowing for smoother edges and easier seaming. Additionally, the pattern includes yarn overs, a technique that creates new stitches by wrapping yarn around the needle, often used to produce decorative holes or lace-like effects. The use of selvage stitches along the edges helps facilitate clean seaming during garment assembly.

Stitches Used

The Noro 2127 Kanjut pattern features a variety of cable and textured stitches:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) – The foundational stitch creating a smooth, classic knit fabric
• Cable Pattern – Complex stitch combinations that create raised, twisted textures
• 2-st RPC (Right Purl Cable) – A two-stitch cable crossing with a purl element, created by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding it to the back, knitting one stitch, then purling one stitch from the cable needle
• 2-st LPC (Left Purl Cable) – A two-stitch cable crossing with a purl element, created by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding it to the front, purling one stitch, then knitting one stitch from the cable needle
• 3-st RC (Right Cable) – A three-stitch cable crossing created by slipping two stitches to a cable needle and holding to the back, knitting one stitch, then knitting two stitches from the cable needle
• 3-st LC (Left Cable) – A three-stitch cable crossing created by slipping two stitches to a cable needle and holding to the front, knitting two stitches, then knitting one stitch from the cable needle
• 3-st RPC (Right Purl Cable) – A three-stitch cable with purl elements, created by slipping two stitches to a cable needle and holding to the back, knitting one stitch, then purling two stitches from the cable needle
• 3-st LPC (Left Purl Cable) – A three-stitch cable with purl elements, created by slipping one stitch to a cable needle and holding to the front, knitting two stitches, then knitting one stitch from the cable needle
• Slip, Slip, Knit/Purl (ssk/ssp) – A decrease technique involving slipping two stitches knitwise or purlwise individually, then inserting the left needle through their fronts and working them together
• Purl Wise – Working stitches as if executing a purl stitch for specific shaping or textural purposes

Materials

The Noro 2127 Kanjut pattern requires specific materials to achieve the intended finished garment. The yarn specified is Noro Haunui in colorway #08, with yardage requirements of 3 balls (for smaller sizes X-Small, Small, and Medium) or 4 balls (for larger sizes Large, 1X, and 2X), with each ball weighing 200 grams. This yarn choice provides the characteristic color variations and texture that Noro yarns are known for.

The pattern calls for two pairs of knitting needles in different sizes to achieve proper gauge and fabric characteristics. Size US 7/4.5mm needles are used for ribbed or edging sections, while size US 8/5mm needles