Not all sweaters can be worn without sometimes feeling a little overheated, but Goode definitely can! With short sleeves and a breezy, flattering dolman shape, it’s the perfect shirt-style pullover for all seasons.

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho

The most interesting aspect of this design is the v-neckline with an incorporated I-cord edge. It wraps around the back of the neckline and is grafted for a seamless, tailored-looking collar. (Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean it’s difficult!)

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho

Worked in stockinette stitch using Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, the fabric is light and has a wonderful drape. And with Linen Quill’s generous yardage, you’ll be surprised how few skeins you’ll need to knit this entire project!

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho

Pair Goode with jeans or your favorite skirt, and wear it all year long! -Julie

UPDATE: NEW YARN

May 3, 2017
Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho

The Goode pattern works just as well with Purl Soho’s Cattail Silk! A lighter, more warm weather version, read all about it here.

Designed for Purl Soho by Julie Hoover. Currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Julie Hoover designs knitwear and makes yarn, for both her own personal label and others. Her work reflects a lifelong passion for clothing and textiles, and her view that knitting is a beautiful way of creating timeless fashion, a thoughtful mix of quality and creativity, intention and care.

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Materials

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho
  • 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, 15% linen. Each skein is 439 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1200 (1315, 1480, 1625, 1810) (1955, 2020, 2145, 2295) yards required. This is the color Stonewall Gray.
  • US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needle
  • US 3, 24-inch circular needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • Blocking wires and T-Pins (optional, but recommended)
  • Julie Hoover for Purl Soho’s Goode Pattern

Gauge

25 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes

NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

38 (41½, 45½, 49½, 53) (57, 61, 64½, 68½)

To fit actual chest circumference of 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48) (50–52, 54–56, 58–60, 62–64) inches, with approximately 5–8 inches of ease.

  • Finished Midriff Circumference: 38 (41½, 45½, 49½, 53) (57, 61, 64½, 68½) inches
  • Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 24 (24½, 25½, 26¼, 27½) (28, 27¼, 27½, 28) inches
  • Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 12¾ (12¾, 13¼, 13¼, 14) (14, 13, 13, 13¼) inches
  • Length From Center Neck To Cuff: 17¼ (18¼, 19, 20, 21¼) (22, 23, 24, 25) inches
  • Length From Shoulder To Underarm: 11¼ (11¾, 12¼, 13, 13½) (14, 14¼, 14½, 14¾) inches

SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is Size 41½ shown on model with a 34-inch bust.

Pattern

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho

Goode is available as a PDF download only.

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode | Purl Soho