Noro Mans Ribbed Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Man's Ribbed Sweater

Project Overview

The Noro Man's Ribbed Sweater is an intermediate-level knitting project that creates a classic men's pullover sweater featuring a sophisticated slip stitch ribbed texture. This garment is worked in a bottom-up construction method with seamed side and sleeve seams, using the flat knitting technique on circular needles worked back and forth.

Finished Measurements

This sweater is available in four size options to accommodate different body measurements:

• Chest: 42 (46, 50, 54) inches / 106.5 (117, 127, 137) centimeters
• Length: 26 (26½, 27, 27½) inches / 66 (67.5, 68.5, 70) centimeters
• Upper Arm: 19 (20, 21, 22) inches / 48 (51, 53.5, 56) centimeters

Materials Required

The Noro Man's Ribbed Sweater uses Noro Kureyon yarn in two coordinating colorways:

• Main Color (MC): 10 (11, 12, 13) skeins of Noro Kureyon in colorway #149
• Contrast Color (CC): 6 (7, 8, 8) skeins of Noro Kureyon in colorway #283
• Needles: Two size 8 (5mm) circular needles, 36 inches / 91 centimeters long (or size to obtain correct gauge); one size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 16 inches / 40 centimeters long; one pair of size 6 (4mm) straight needles; one size 8 (5mm) needle for three-needle bind-off
• Notions: Stitch holders and stitch markers

Gauge and Tension

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this project. The specified gauge is 20 stitches and 36 rows equal 4 inches (10 centimeters) over the slip stitch rib pattern using size 8 (5mm) needles. Knitters are strongly advised to take time to check gauge before beginning the sweater to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Noro Man's Ribbed Sweater employs several key knitting stitches and techniques:

• Knit and Purl Rib (k1, p1): Used for the ribbed cuffs and waistband, this fundamental stitch combination creates vertical columns of texture that provide elasticity and a polished finish to the garment edges.
• Slip Stitch Rib Pattern: The main pattern consists of slipped stitches worked in alternating rows with two colors. On right-side rows worked with the contrast color, the knitter purls one stitch, then slips one stitch with yarn in back, repeating to the end. On wrong-side rows worked with the main color, the knitter knits one stitch, then slips one stitch with yarn in front, repeating across. This two-row repeat creates a sophisticated ribbed texture with subtle color variation.
• Sssk (Slip, Slip, Slip, Knit): A left-leaning decrease used during armhole shaping. Three stitches are slipped knitwise one at a time to the right-hand needle, then the tip of the left-hand needle is inserted into the fronts of these stitches from left to right, and they are knitted together, resulting in a two-stitch decrease.
• Sssp (Slip, Slip, Slip, Purl): A left-leaning decrease worked on wrong-side rows using the same principle as sssk but executed with a purl stitch, also resulting in a two-stitch decrease.
• Three-Needle Bind-Off: A seaming technique used to join shoulder seams, creating a strong, finished edge.

Construction Method

The sweater is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses upward toward the shoulders. The garment is worked flat on circular needles, which are used to accommodate the large number of stitches required for