Julie Hoover’s Goode pullover is cool and breezy, flattering and beautiful, making it one of our favorite springtime knits. Originally knit in our Linen Quill, Goode is even more lightweight and springy in our brand new Cattail Silk!

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho

In 100% silk, this Dolman-sleeved sweater has a gorgeous drape and a feather-light feel. It is soft and comfy against the skin, and it insulates perfectly against both spring’s chills and unexpectedly warm days.

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho

Cattail Silk knits up at the Goode’s same gauge on the same needles so that using it is a no-brainer. The only thing to consider is that, since Cattail Silk’s skeins are over 600 yards, you’ll need fewer of them than you would the Linen Quill. Okay!

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho

We love the Goode’s good nature in Linen Quill or in Cattail Silk! Check out the original version here and cast on with either yarn!

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, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho
  • 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cattail Silk, 100% silk. Each skein is 618 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1200 (1315, 1480, 1625, 1810) (1955, 2020, 2145, 2295) yards required. We used the color Cinnamon Bark.
  • US 3 (3.25mm), 16-inch circular needles
  • US 3, 24-inch circular needles
  • Stitch marker
  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • 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)

  • Finished Midriff Circumference: 38 (41½, 45½, 49½, 53, 57) inches
  • Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 24 (24½, 25½, 26¼, 27½, 28) inches
  • Finished Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 12¾ (12¾, 13¼, 13¼, 14, 14) inches
  • Length from Center Neck to Cuff: 17¼ (18¼, 19¼, 20¼, 21, 22) inches
  • Length from Shoulder to Underarm: 11¼ (11¾, 12¼, 13, 13½, 14) inches

EASE: This garment is designed to fit approximate chest circumference of 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52) inches
SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is Size 41½ inches shown on model with 35-inch chest.

Pattern

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho

The Goode Pattern is available for purchase as either a hard copy or download.

Julie Hoover for Purl Soho: Goode, Now in Cattail Silk | Purl Soho