Noro Ladies Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Ladies Sweater - Feather & Fan in Silk Garden Lite

What is Being Made

This is a classic ladies' pullover sweater designed to fit bust sizes 34-38 inches (86-96 cm). The finished garment measures 31 inches (79 cm) across the back with a total length of 21 inches (53 cm) and sleeve length of 9 inches (23 cm). The sweater features an elegant lace pattern throughout, creating a delicate and feminine aesthetic suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Knitting Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using the worked flat technique, meaning pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round. The garment is then seamed together, with side seams and sleeve seams joined after the individual pieces are completed. The lace pattern requires fundamental lace-making techniques including yarn forwards (yarn overs) and decreases that create the characteristic openwork design.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The sweater showcases a beautiful Feather & Fan lace pattern that repeats over four rows. The pattern combines:

• Yarn forwards (yf) - creating deliberate holes in the fabric for the lace effect
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, K1, psso) - a left-leaning decrease
• Knit two together (K2tog) - a right-leaning decrease
• Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches for structure

The four-row repeat creates the signature feather and fan effect, with the pattern worked consistently across the back and front pieces. The lace pattern continues on the sleeves with strategic decreases worked simultaneously to shape the sleeve cap.

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires 340 grams of Noro Silk Garden Lite yarn in shade 2109. Silk Garden Lite is a lightweight, variegated yarn that showcases beautiful color changes throughout the knitting process. The project uses 5 mm (US size 8) needles for all pieces. The tension is measured at 18 stitches and 21 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in pattern using the specified needle size, making this an important measurement to verify before beginning the project.

Construction Method

The sweater begins with the back piece, where 94 stitches are cast on and the four-row lace pattern is worked for multiple sections totaling 162 rows before casting off. The front piece is worked identically to the back. Shoulder seams are then joined using specific markers placed during knitting to ensure proper alignment. The sleeves are picked up from marked points along the shoulder line, with 49 stitches picked up and worked downward. Sleeve shaping is achieved through decreases worked on alternating row intervals (every 4th and 6th rows alternately) until 33 stitches remain, after which the sleeve is worked straight before casting off. Final assembly involves joining all side seams and sleeve seams to complete the garment.