Noro Y1164 Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Eisaku Noro Design Team |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | Y1164 |
Product Description
Noro Y1164 Cardigan is a stunning women’s sweater showcasing intarsia panels that have Ito do all the heavy lifting. The cardigan features stockinette stitch and seed stitch panels to create a lovely textured pattern. The sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Noro Ito is a brilliant cake of their self-striping wool. With over 400yds per cake, Ito is ideal for sweaters and accessories alike! Loosely plied colors masterfully fade from one tonal shade to the next, creating gorgeous colorwork in your projects.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
Width – 46”
Length – 22½”
Yarn Requirements: 3 cakes Noro Ito (100% Wool; 200g/437yds) shown in 39 Anjo
Needles: US 7 (4.50mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
This pattern is also available in Noro Knitting Magazine – Issue 19.
Noro Y1164 Cardigan
What Is Being Made
The Noro Y1164 Cardigan is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan designed for a finished width of 46 inches (116 centimeters) and a length of 22½ inches (59 centimeters), with sleeves measuring 17 inches (43 centimeters) in length. This is a classic button-front cardigan suitable for layering and everyday wear.
Construction Technique
This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat method. The garment pieces are knitted individually in flat rows on straight needles, then assembled together using seaming techniques. This approach allows for straightforward shaping and the ability to try on pieces as you progress through the project.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Noro Y1164 Cardigan features two primary stitch techniques:
- Moss Stitch (ms.st): A textured stitch created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern. Row 1 consists of knit 1, purl 1 repeats. Row 2 knits all the purl stitches and purls all the knit stitches from the previous row. This two-row repeat creates a subtle, bumpy texture throughout the garment.
- Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used for gauge measurement, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side.
The pattern also incorporates yarn overs, which create new stitches by placing yarn over the right-hand needle, adding decorative or functional detail to the design.
Materials and Tools
This project requires 3 balls of Noro Ito yarn in colorway #39, with each ball weighing 200 grams. The yarn is worked on US 7 (4.5 millimeter) needles in a pair format for flat knitting. The cardigan is finished with six buttons for closure.
Gauge and Sizing
The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches (10 centimeters) over Stockinette stitch using US 7 (4.5 millimeter) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished garment meets the specified measurements.
Design Details
The cardigan features a multi-color striping technique achieved by changing yarn balls at strategic points across rows, allowing different color sections of the Noro Ito yarn to be showcased. The back panel begins with moss stitch edging before transitioning into the main pattern, which combines moss stitch sections with stockinette stitch panels in a coordinated color arrangement. This creates visual interest while maintaining the intermediate skill level of the project.
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