Noro Tia Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Noro Tia Cardigan: Knitted Design by Jane Ellison

What Is Being Made

The Noro Tia is a cardigan pattern designed by Jane Ellison for Noro, a renowned Japanese yarn company. This knitted cardigan is crafted as a wearable garment suitable for personal projects and handmade wardrobe additions. The design represents a classic cardigan silhouette created through modern knitting techniques.

Construction Method

The Noro Tia cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning the garment is knitted beginning at the lower edge and progressing upward toward the neckline. The pattern employs seamed construction, where individual pieces are knitted separately and then joined together using seaming techniques for a finished, professional appearance. The cardigan is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row knitting on two needles.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

While specific stitch details are referenced in the pattern guidelines, the Noro Tia utilizes fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for cardigan construction. The flat, seamed approach allows knitters to work manageable pieces that are later assembled, making this pattern accessible to intermediate knitters. Gauge measurements and construction guidelines are provided within the pattern to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions.

Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Noro yarn, reflecting the brand's signature qualities. Knitters will require appropriate knitting needles sized according to the yarn weight and gauge specifications outlined in the downloadable PDF pattern. The exact yarn requirements and needle sizes are detailed in the complete pattern instructions.

Pattern Information

The Noro Tia pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it convenient for digital access and printing. This pattern is intended for personal use only and represents original design work by Jane Ellison under the Noro Design credit. Photography for the pattern was provided by Glen Pearson Photographics, showcasing the finished cardigan design.