Noro Mesh Banded Pullover Knitting Pattern

Noro Mesh Banded Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Mesh Banded Pullover is a knitted pullover sweater designed in five sizes, with finished bust measurements ranging from 34 inches to 50 inches and a length between 21½ and 23½ inches. This garment features a distinctive mesh construction in the main body combined with banded sections, creating visual texture and interest throughout the design.

Techniques Used

This pullover employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished design. The primary construction method involves working a repeating pattern stitch over the main body, combined with strategic shaping for armholes and neckline. The pattern includes yarn over increases and knit two together decreases worked in coordinated pairs to create the mesh effect while maintaining stitch count. The designer notes that when working shaping into the pattern, paired decreases should always be worked with yarn overs, or stitches should be worked in stockinette stitch until sufficient stitches remain to continue the pattern. The sweater is constructed using both flat needles for the front and back pieces and a circular needle for seamless construction where needed.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows, used for the banded sections and as a foundation for shaping areas
• Mesh Pattern Stitch: A repeating 18-row pattern worked over a multiple of 2 stitches plus 4, featuring alternating rows of yarn overs and decreases to create an open, airy mesh fabric
• Yarn Over (yo): Used throughout the mesh pattern to create decorative eyelets and increase stitches
• Knit Two Together (k2tog): Decreases paired with yarn overs in the mesh pattern
• Garter Stitch rows: Knit rows used in the pattern stitch for structural definition

Materials

The Noro Mesh Banded Pullover is constructed using two distinct yarns to create contrast and visual interest. The main body is worked in Noro Silk Garden in colorway #84, requiring 5 to 8 skeins depending on size. The banded sections are created using Debbie Bliss Bella in burnt orange (#07), a luxury blend of cotton, silk, and cashmere, requiring 2 to 4 balls of 1¾oz/50g (approximately 105 yards per ball). Construction requires size 7 (4.5mm) needles, including one pair of straight needles for flat pieces and one 16-inch circular needle. Stitch holders are needed for holding stitches during neckline shaping.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for this project. The mesh pattern stitch using Noro Silk Garden should measure 15 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches on size 7 needles. The stockinette sections using Debbie Bliss Bella should measure 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches on the same needle size. The pattern provides five finished sizes to accommodate different body measurements, with upper arm circumferences ranging from 12½ to 15 inches.