Noro Asymmetrical Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Asymmetrical Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Asymmetrical Pullover is an intermediate-level knitted sweater featuring a distinctive asymmetrical design created through patchwork pattern placement on the front piece only. This pullover is available in three finished bust sizes: 50½"/128cm, 51½"/131cm, and 52½"/133cm, with a length ranging from 20"/51cm to 21"/53.5cm depending on size. The garment showcases a modern aesthetic by combining solid-colored body sections with contrasting patchwork panels that add visual interest and complexity to the design.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up method, meaning the knitter begins at the lower edge and works upward toward the shoulders. The front and back pieces are worked flat on straight needles, then seamed together during finishing. The asymmetrical design is achieved through strategic placement of cable work and stripe patterns exclusively on the front piece, creating visual contrast between the front and back of the finished garment. The patchwork patterns are worked in contrasting colors using bobbins or separate balls of yarn, allowing the knitter to create distinct color blocks within the overall design.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The Noro Asymmetrical Pullover employs several specialized cable stitches to create its textured surface:

• 4-Stitch Right Cross (4-St RC): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to back of work, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• 4-Stitch Left Cross (4-St LC): Slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work, knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
• 6-Stitch Right Cross (6-St RC): Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold to back of work, knit 3 stitches, then knit 3 stitches from cable needle
• 8-Stitch Right Cross (8-St RC): Slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold to back of work, knit 4 stitches, then knit 4 stitches from cable needle
• 8-Stitch Left Cross (8-St LC): Slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work, knit 4 stitches, then knit 4 stitches from cable needle

The patchwork patterns incorporate elongated stitches created by wrapping yarn around the needle multiple times, which are then dropped on subsequent rows to create textural variation. The base fabric is worked in reverse stockinette stitch, providing a smooth backdrop for the cable and patchwork details.

Materials

The Noro Asymmetrical Pullover requires Noro Cyochin yarn in two contrasting colors: 4 to 5 hanks each of color #2 (A) and color #6 (B), depending on the finished size. The pattern calls for size 11 (8mm) needles for the main body pieces, with a size 10 (6mm) circular needle measuring 16"/40cm for finishing details such as neckbands. A cable needle is essential for executing the various cable crosses, and stitch markers help track pattern repeats and shaping increases. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 22 rows over 4"/10cm in reverse stockinette stitch using size 11 needles, and knitters are advised to check gauge before beginning to ensure proper finished measurements.

Construction Notes

The front and back pieces of this pullover are knitted separately and joined through seaming. The patchwork patterns are worked exclusively on the front piece, making it the focal point of the design. Knitters should wind bobbins or begin new balls of yarn as needed when working the contrasting color patchwork sections to manage the yarn efficiently and prevent tangling. The finished measurements provided do not include the selvage stitches, which are incorporated into the seam allowance during finishing.