Noro Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Rosee Woodland |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Stripes, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Stripes of color and texture cover the surface of Noro’s Long Cardigan, a stylish wrap-front sweater that features a dramatic, oversized collar. This cardigan makes the most of Noro Silk Garden Sock’s beautiful, self-striping colorways.
Finished Measurements: bust, with fronts overlapped- 32 (34, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49)”
Yarn Requirements: Noro Silk Garden Sock (40% Wool/25% Silk/25% Nylon/10% Kid Mohair; 100g/325yds)
MC- 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls
CC- 2 balls
Needles:
US 2 (2.75mm) 40 or 60” circular needles
US 2½ (3mm) 32” circular needles
Gauge: 26 sts and 40 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needle
Noro Long Cardigan
What Is Being Made
The Noro Long Cardigan is a sophisticated knitted cardigan designed for warm-weather wear. This garment is part of the Spring Into Summer collection and features a classic long-length silhouette ideal for layering or wearing as a standalone piece during transitional seasons.
Design and Construction Method
This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up knitting approach, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and then seamed together to create the finished garment. This traditional construction method allows for precise shaping and professional finishing details.
Signature Techniques and Stitch Details
The Noro Long Cardigan showcases the brand's iconic striped colorwork, a hallmark of Noro yarns. The striping is achieved through the natural color variations in the yarn itself rather than color changes during knitting, creating beautiful, harmonious color transitions throughout the piece. The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches worked across flat panels, with seaming techniques used to join the front, back, and sleeve pieces into a cohesive garment.
Materials and Tools
This project is designed to be worked with Noro yarn, which is renowned for its distinctive multi-colored striping and luxurious fiber blends. Knitters will need appropriate knitting needles sized according to the pattern's gauge recommendations to achieve proper fabric drape and fit.
Pattern Information
The Noro Long Cardigan pattern was designed by Kirstie McLeod and Rosee Woodland and appears in the Spring Into Summer collection published by Knitting Fever, Inc. The downloadable PDF format includes measurements and gauge specifications to guide your project to successful completion.
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