Noro Pearl Jumper Knitting Pattern

Noro Pearl Lace Panel Sweater - Knitting Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

Pearl is a sophisticated top with lace panel front designed by Jenny Watson for Boutique. This knitted sweater features a striking lace panel that runs down the center front, creating an elegant focal point. The garment is worked with cap sleeves and comes in five sizes ranging from X Small (to fit bust 81/86cm) through to X Large (to fit bust 122/127cm), with finished bust measurements from 98cm to 138cm. The full length ranges from 51cm to 58cm depending on size, making this a versatile piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its refined aesthetic:

• Bottom-up construction: The sweater is worked from the bottom upward, allowing for straightforward shaping and measurement adjustments as you progress
• Worked flat: Pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together for a classic finished look
• Lace work: The centerpiece features an intricate lace panel created using yarn forward increases and decrease sequences that form decorative eyelet patterns
• Seamed construction: Individual pieces are sewn together, providing structure and allowing for precise garment shaping
• Raglan shaping: The armholes are shaped using raglan decreases, which create diagonal lines from the underarm to the neckline for a flattering fit
• Ribbed edging: The pattern uses 1x1 ribbing at the lower edge to create a neat, elastic finish that hugs the body

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with lace techniques:

• Stockinette stitch: The main fabric throughout the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, providing a smooth, classic appearance
• 1x1 ribbing: Used for the cast-on edge, alternating single knit and purl stitches to create vertical columns that provide elasticity and a finished look
• Lace stitches: The front panel features yarn forward increases (yfwd) combined with centered double decreases (slip one stitch, knit two together, pass slipped stitch over - s1p, K2tog, psso) and single decreases (K2tog) to create openwork patterns. These techniques form the characteristic eyelet holes and decorative motifs that define the lace panel
• Shaping decreases: Knit two together (K2tog) decreases are used throughout for raglan armhole shaping and neckline shaping, creating clean, directional decreases

Materials

The pattern calls for Noro Silk Garden Sock in colorway S399, a luxurious yarn blend that provides both beauty and performance. Yardage requirements vary by size: X Small and Small require 3 balls of 100g each, while Medium, Large, and X Large each require 4 balls of 100g. The yarn is worked on two needle sizes: 3.25mm (US3) needles for the main fabric and 2.75mm (US2) needles for the ribbed edging. Additional notions include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction. The pattern specifies a tension of 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stockinette stitch using the larger needles, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.