Noro Round Yoke Pullover Jumper Crochet Pattern

Noro Round Yoke Pullover

What is Being Made

The Noro Round Yoke Pullover is a crocheted pullover sweater designed with a distinctive round yoke construction. This garment features two finished sizes with bust measurements of 35"/89cm (Small) and 40½"/103cm (Medium/Large), and lengths of 23"/58.5cm and 25"/63.5cm respectively. The upper arm circumference measures 11"/28cm for Small and 12"/30.5cm for Medium/Large. This is an experienced-level crochet project suitable for crafters with advanced skills.

Construction Techniques

The Noro Round Yoke Pullover employs several sophisticated construction methods to create its elegant silhouette:

• Top-down construction: The pullover is worked from the neck downward in rounds, allowing for seamless shaping and easy fitting adjustments
• Worked in the round: Rounds are joined and turned, then worked back and forth alternately on the right side and wrong side for dimensional shaping
• Seamless construction: The yoke is completed before the body sections are worked, eliminating the need for seaming
• Lace techniques: Decorative lace patterns are incorporated throughout the design, creating visual interest and texture
• Striping: The design incorporates striped colorwork, which is characteristic of Noro Silk Garden Lite yarn's variegated nature

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a variety of fundamental and decorative crochet stitches to build the garment's structure and lace details:

• Single crochet (sc): Used as a foundational stitch and for joining rounds
• Double crochet (dc): Creates the body of fan stitch groupings and structural elements
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds and transitioning between sections
• V-stitch: A decorative element measured in the gauge specifications (8 V-sts = 5"/12.5cm for Small; 5 V-sts = 7"/18cm for Medium/Large)
• Fan stitch: A multi-stitch grouping combining chains and double crochets to create lace motifs, particularly evident in rounds 10-14 of the yoke section
• Chain spaces (ch-2 and ch-4 spaces): These create openwork sections that define the lace pattern throughout the yoke

Materials and Tools

The Noro Round Yoke Pullover requires specific materials to achieve the intended gauge and finished appearance:

• Yarn: 7 balls (Small) or 9 balls (Medium/Large) of Noro Silk Garden Lite in colorway #2089. This yarn choice contributes to the striping effect and creates the characteristic color variations throughout the finished garment
• Crochet hook (Small): Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Crochet hook (Medium/Large): Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this experienced-level project:

• Small size gauge: 8 V-sts = 5"/12.5cm using size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Medium/Large size gauge: 5 V-sts = 7"/18cm using size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

The pattern emphasizes taking time to check gauges before beginning, as accurate gauge is critical for proper fit and the correct appearance of the lace and fan stitch patterns.