Noro Houndstooth Pullover Scarf Knitting Pattern

Noro Houndstooth Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Noro Houndstooth Pullover is a knitted pullover sweater available in five sizes ranging from Small to XX-Large. This garment features a classic houndstooth pattern and is designed as an easy-level knitting project. The finished measurements span bust widths from 35 inches (Small) to 52 inches (XX-Large), with lengths ranging from 22 inches to 24 inches depending on size. Upper arm circumferences vary from 11 inches to 14½ inches across the size range.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using seamed construction with pieces worked flat on needles rather than in the round. The flat-worked pieces are subsequently seamed together to create the finished garment. This traditional approach allows for precise shaping and pattern control throughout the body and sleeves.

Stitches and Pattern Elements

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to achieve the houndstooth design:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the houndstooth pattern, creating the characteristic two-color geometric texture
• Ribbing is used for finishing edges, particularly at cuffs and hem areas
• Bind off in ribbing maintains the rib pattern while securing the final edge, ensuring a neat, elastic finish
• Increases (including make one and knit in front and back methods) shape the garment at strategic points
• Decreases (knit 2 together and purl 2 together) refine the fit and create shaping
• Stitch markers help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout construction

Materials

The Noro Houndstooth Pullover requires two complementary Noro yarns in a two-color colorwork design:

• Main Color (MC): Noro Silk Garden Solo in colorway #9, requiring 6 to 10 skeins of 50g each depending on size
• Contrast Color (CC): Noro Silk Garden in colorway #349, requiring 5 to 8 balls of 50g each depending on size
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) circular needles in both 16-inch and 24-inch lengths for working flat pieces, plus one US 5 (3.75mm) circular needle at 16 inches for ribbed edgings

The combination of Noro Silk Garden Solo and Noro Silk Garden yarns creates a sophisticated houndstooth pattern while providing the luxury and color variation characteristic of Noro's premium fiber blends.