Noro Lace Sweater (Hanami 2) Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Lace Sweater (Hanami 2)

What is Being Made

The Noro Lace Sweater Hanami 2 is a refined pullover sweater designed to fit bust sizes 34-38 inches. This garment features finished measurements of 46 inches in width at the underarm and 20 inches in length, with sleeves measuring 9 inches. The design combines classic sweater construction with delicate lace patterning, creating an elegant piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the body and sleeves are knitted starting from the lower edges and working upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, requiring seaming to join the pieces together at the sides and underarms once all components are completed. The lace technique is incorporated throughout the design, creating an openwork pattern that adds visual interest and a sophisticated aesthetic to the finished sweater.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The sweater features a repeating pattern panel that measures 16 stitches by 10 rows. This lace pattern combines fundamental knitting stitches with decorative yarn manipulations:

• Knit stitches (K) and purl stitches (P) form the base structure of the pattern
• Knit two together (K2tog) decreases are used to shape the lace openings
• Yarn forward (yf) increases create the characteristic holes and eyelets typical of lace knitting
• Alternating right-side and wrong-side rows are worked, with wrong-side rows typically knitting all knit stitches and purling all purl stitches to maintain pattern integrity

The pattern panel is repeated throughout the body and sleeves, creating a cohesive lace design. Shaping is incorporated through strategic cast-offs at the armholes and neckline, with decreases worked at the neck edge over multiple rows to create a fitted neckline.

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires 390 grams of Noro Taiyo yarn in shade #75. The yarn is worked on two different needle sizes to achieve proper gauge and fabric characteristics. Size US 6 (4mm) needles are used for ribbing or initial cast-on sections, while size US 7 (4.5mm) needles are used for the main body and lace pattern work. The recommended tension is 17½ stitches by 24 rows over a 4-inch square when measured over the lace pattern using the size US 7 (4.5mm) needles.

Construction Details

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces: a back, front, and two sleeves. The back is worked first as the foundation, followed by the front, which includes shaping for the front neckline. The front neck shaping involves casting off stitches and then decreasing one stitch at the neck edge over ten rows to create a curved neckline. Shoulder shaping is achieved through a series of cast-offs worked over several rows on both the back and front pieces. Once all pieces are completed, they are seamed together to create the finished garment. The lace pattern is maintained throughout the body and sleeves, providing visual continuity across the entire sweater.