Noro Ladies Sweater (Kibou) Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Ladies Sweater Kibou YS585

What is Being Made

The Noro Ladies Sweater Kibou is a classic ladies' pullover sweater designed to fit bust measurements of 34-38 inches (86-96 cm). This is a one-size garment with finished measurements of 39 inches (99 cm) width at the underarm and 21 inches (53 cm) in total length. The sweater features raglan sleeves with a 7-inch (53 cm) seam measurement and includes a ribbed neckband for a refined finish.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using several key knitting techniques that create both structure and visual interest:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is worked from the lower edge upward, beginning with the back panel
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional seaming
• Lace patterning: An intricate lace motif is incorporated throughout the body and sleeves, created using yarn-overs and decreases that form decorative openwork
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces (back, front, sleeves) are knitted separately and then seamed together, including raglan seams that shape the armholes
• Raglan shaping: The sleeve cap is shaped using raglan decreases that create diagonal seams from the underarm to the neckline, allowing for comfortable arm movement and a flattering silhouette

Stitches Used

The Noro Ladies Sweater Kibou employs a variety of fundamental and decorative stitches:

• Knit and purl stitches: Form the foundation of the garment structure
• Yarn-overs (yf and yfrn): Create the openwork elements essential to the lace pattern, adding both transparency and visual texture
• Decreases: Slip-stitch decreases (sl 1, K1, psso) and knit two-together (K2tog) stitches shape the lace motif and form the raglan armhole decreases
• Purl two-together (P2tog): Used on wrong-side rows to maintain pattern consistency and shaping
• Ribbing (K2, P2): Creates the neckband and provides elasticity at edges, worked in a 2x2 rib pattern
• Tbl (through the back loop): Used for certain decreases to create a refined appearance

Materials

The Noro Ladies Sweater Kibou requires specific materials to achieve the intended drape and finished appearance:

• Yarn: 300 grams of Noro Kibou in shade 8, a premium yarn choice known for its distinctive color variations and quality construction
• Needles: Two pairs of needles are required—4.5 mm (US size 7) needles for the ribbed neckband and cuff edges, and 5 mm (US size 8) needles for the main lace pattern and body of the sweater
• Notions: Stitch holders are needed to hold stitches during raglan shaping and neckband assembly

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches by 24 rows measured over the lace pattern using 5 mm needles, which equals a 10 cm (4 inch) square. This gauge ensures that the finished sweater will meet the specified measurements and that the lace pattern will have the intended appearance and drape.