Purl Soho Pullover 2017
It’s unlike us to fiddle with a classic, but when an oldie-but-goodie can use an update, we’re willing to tinker a bit. Such is the case with our looks-great-on-everyone roll neck Purl Soho Pullover. What better time than now, with fall supposedly around the corner, to revisit one of our most popular sweaters?
Knit in the round from the bottom up, this Pullover’s simple rolled edges float around the wrists, neck, and hips. At the yoke, stacked set-in sleeve decreases ease into sloping saddle shoulders, an understated and very flattering touch.
Because the shape and style adapt to the wearer, the Purl Soho Pullover Pattern includes sizing and instructions from 1 year old babies to full grown adults, equipped to equip the whole family!
We knit up an adult version, above, in the Wheat Flour color of our Worsted Twist, a wonderfully soft 100% merino wool. A child-size version, below, is in lovely Heirloom White. There are over two dozen colors of Worsted Twist to choose from, a just-right color for just about everyone.
The Purl Soho Pullover is one of the first patterns Purl Soho ever published, and this new version corrects some of our beginner mistakes. It’s more clearly written with better sizing, and it has been scoured over and over for mistakes. Essentially the same pattern, the Purl Soho Pullover remains an enduring classic, only better!
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UPDATE: NOW IN PLENTY
MARCH 2022
We’re returning to this classic Purl Soho pattern in order to offer more adult sizes and because we couldn’t resist knitting it up in our super-duper soft Plenty. One hundred percent extra fine merino with a distinctive spin and very lively bounce, Plenty knits up into a plump, smooth fabric, just perfect for this essential sweater!
Designed by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
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Materials
- 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 492 (656, 656, 820, 820, 984, 1148, 1312, 1212, 1476, 1640) yards required. We used Wheat Flour for the adult version and Heirloom White for the child’s size.
- US 8 (5mm), 20-, 24-, or 32-inch circular needles for Body (depending on size you are making)
- US 8, 16-inch circular needles for Neck
- A set of US 8 double pointed needles or 12-inch circular needles for Sleeves (depending on size you are making)
- US 7 (4.5mm), 16-inch circular needles for Neck
- 4 removable stitch markers, including one unique
- 5 stitch holders or scrap yarn
- A Purl Soho Pullover Pattern (NOTE: This links to the most updated version, with fresh graphics, improved sizing, and corrected mistakes; as seen here, in Plenty!)
Gauge
17 stitches and 26 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, using larger needles
Sizes
NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!
20¼ (22, 24, 26¼, 28¼, 30, 32, 36¼, 40, 44¼, 48) inches
To fit child 12 months (child 2 years, child 4 years, child 6 years, child 8 years, child 10 years, adult 28–30 inch chest, adult 32–34 inch chest, adult 36–38 inch chest, adult 40–42 inch chest, adult 44–46 inch chest) with approximately 1–2 inches of ease for children and 2–4 inches of ease for adults
- Finished Chest Circumference: 20¼ (22, 24, 26¼, 28¼, 30, 32, 36¼, 40, 44¼, 48) inches
- Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 15¾ (17¼, 19, 19¾, 21¼, 22¼, 26, 26¼, 27¾, 28¼, 28½) inches
- Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 9¾ (10¾, 12, 12¾, 14¼, 14¾, 17½, 17¼, 18½, 18½, 17½) inches
SAMPLE: The adult sweater shown here is size 40 with 3.5 inches of ease and the child sweater shown here is size 24.
Pattern
The Purl Soho Pullover Pattern is available for purchase as either a hard copy or download.
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I own and have knit the original pullover pattern. Will I have access to the new updates ?
Hi Kerry,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! You will not need to purchase a new copy of the pattern. Please contact us at [email protected] to request the updated pattern. Please be sure to include your first and last name and email address!
Best,
Cassy
Hi,
If we already own this pattern, can we receive the update free of charge?
Thank you,
Melissa DeMarsh
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! You will not need to purchase a new copy of the pattern. Please contact us at [email protected] to request the updated pattern. Please be sure to include your first and last name and email address!
Best,
Cassy
I have purchased and downloaded the earlier version of this sweater; are you requiring a full purchase for the update?
Patrice
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! You will not need to purchase a new copy of the pattern. Please contact us at [email protected] to request the updated pattern. Please be sure to include your first and last name and email address!
Best,
Cassy
Hmmm…..I just downloaded this pattern as my thank you for joining the newsletter….yesterday! Do you think I have the old version, or the new version?
Hi Carrie,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! If you downloaded the pattern after about 4:30, it should be the updated version! The updated version should look like the image here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl-soho-pullover-pattern.html
If you have the older version, you can email us at [email protected] to request the updated pattern. Please be sure to include your name and email address!
Best,
Cassy
I would love to make this sweater for my granddaughter. But, she will not wear anything around her neck. It seems only crew or vee-neck will do. Can this neckline be changed? If so, do you include directions for the changes? Lovely, lovely sweater pattern. Thanks, Marilyn
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! We do not have an alternate neckline for this lovely sweater. You can certainly end the neck earlier, finishing a few rows after the last decreases. Alternately, you could try a different sweater pattern. Our Classic Hemmed Crewneck has a lower neck and may fit the bill for your granddaughter.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Elegant, cozy.
Now to choose a yarn color!
Your style and palette are so welcome in the midst of the current multi-color craze.
Hi Cecelia,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We think that the sweater is quite smart as well!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
I would like to make this sweater with a round neck. Would you have pattern
Hi Lenise,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! We do not have an alternate neckline for this lovely sweater. You can certainly end the neck earlier, finishing a few rows after the last decreases. Alternately, you could try a different sweater pattern. Our Classic Hemmed Crewneck has a lower, rounded neck and might work well for you!
Best,
Cassy
I just downloaded this pattern as my choice of a free pattern for signing up for your emails and opening an account. Is the pattern I have an updated one?
Hi Carol,
Thanks for writing in! Great question! If you downloaded the pattern after about 4:30, it should be the updated version! The updated version should look like the image here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl-soho-pullover-pattern.html
If you have the older version, you can email us at [email protected] to request the updated pattern. Please be sure to include your name and email address!
Best,
Cassy
Do yourselves a big favor and KNIT THIS SWEATER! I made the original version some years ago and it is far and away my favorite. The fit is wonderful and very flattering. It is also relatively easy to knit up, with very easy to understand instructions.
I purchased some yarn about five years ago I think would be PERFECT for this sweater, but before I order the pattern, I wonder if you could send me the yarn yardage needed. Thanks.
Hello Karen,
Thank you for reaching out! It is always exciting when you find a project that works with your stash. The yardage is as follows: 492 (656, 656, 820, 820, 984, 1148, 1312, 1212, 1476, 1640).
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
These yardages don’t match those given on the pattern. I bought 7 skeins of Purl’s recommended yarn (164 yds/skein) for a size 36 1/4 and hope I have enough. According to Marilla’s reply it looks like I could be one short. I might need to order one more?
Hi Chris,
Thanks for writing in! I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulty! We do call for 8 skeins for the size 36 1/4. I have checked the newer version of the pattern and the numbers do appear to be correct. If you have an older version of the pattern, please do get in touch ([email protected]) and we can provide you with the updated version!
Best,
Cassy
11 1/4” circumference for the bottom of the sleeve seems huge…my wrist =6”; I’m knitting the 44 1/4” size. Has anyone else felt swimmy in this sleeve?
Thanks!
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for writing in! The sleeves on this lovely pullover are meant to be a bit on the larger size as they are not fitted. It adds to the cozy feeling of this piece. If you take a look at the picture of our lovely model wearing the sweater in the scroll bar at the top, you can get an idea of the intended fit!
You can certainly cast on for a smaller size and then be sure to increase more frequently to get up to the correct number of stitches for your size.
Best,
Cassy
I’m enjoying knitting this sweater for my mother and I’m ready to prepare the yoke; however, as a fairly new knitter, I am not entirely clear on what the word “previous” means with respect to forming the underarms. The pattern for size 36 1/4 says to K4, then “place previous 8 stitches on stitch holder…for right Underarm.” Does “previous” stitches refer to the last 8 stitches of my last round (not including any of the K4 I just did), or do they include 3 of the 4 stitches I just knitted (I can’t put the 4th stitch on a holder or I won’t have the working yarn). Thanks in advance for your help. Best, Shelley Hall
Hi Shelley,
Thanks for writing in! What a great gift! Here “previous 8 stitches” refers to the 8 stitches you just knit. This will be the 4 stitches that you started the round with and the last 4 stitches of the previous round. You will then continue knitting on as instructed. Putting these stitches on a holder will not prevent you from using the working yarn still attached to the stitch on the holder as the stitch that it just created and the working yarn will be right next to the next stitch that you will be knitting!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Thanks for this answer – I had the same question!
I’m thinking about this sweater in navy. Do you think I could change the roll neck to a ribbed turtleneck/ cowl neck and it still keep its great lines around the shoulders?
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly give it a go! I do think that ribbing will pull the neckline in a bit. It may be advisable to add a few more stitches to compensate for the pull in. Having not done it myself, I am not sure of how much the pull in of the ribbing will effect the neckline but I would suggest giving it a try. You may need to pull back a try a few different amounts of stitches but if you are up for a challenge, I say go for it! I would also check the project pages on Ravelry. I do see one or two versions that have been modified to add a ribbed neck and it does look quite fetching!
Best,
Cassy
I would be thankful if you could confirm the instructions:
K2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10)
I’m knitting size 36 1/4 size
Does this mean I knit K4 together or K2 4 times?
(Just seems improbable to K10 if knitting the larger size but hey, what do I know, this is my first sweater 😉 )
Thank you for the great patterns and lovely wool!
Ok I bumped into your joining the sleeves video tutorial and see how unsmart (I was going to say dumb) my question was. Wasn’t reading the instructions properly. Time for a cup of coffee to wake up the brain.
Have a nice day!
Lula
Hi Lula,
No worries! We are so glad that the tutorial was helpful!
Best,
Cassy
Thank you the tutorials are great and they really help with the creative stitches and difficult details. You are my number one store and I live in Europe!
Have a good one,
Lula
I love this funnel neck sweater. I am making this for my great granddaughter and plan to make one for myself. Evidently, I have never made a sweater quite like this one. I’m stuck how to proceed with joining sleeves and continuing. Is there more explanation or photos anyone can share?
Thank you!!
Hi Marcie,
How exciting! Fortunately, we just put out a tutorial and video for how to attach the sleeves to this very sweater! The tutorial and video can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/joining-sleeves-to-body/
Happy knitting!
Cassy
This is a great looking sweater. My question; is it unisex? Or is there shaping that makes it strictly for women?
Hello Ted,
Thank you for writing us! The short row shaping in this sweater pattern is all in the upper back/ shoulders, so I think this would work well as a unisex sweater.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I can’t seem to get the pattern right on sleeves if I have 58 sts on the needle which happens if I follow the instructions 56 would be ok What am I doing wrong Regards Dadie
Hi Dadie,
Thanks for writing in and I hope I can help! Can you let me know what size you are making and what part of the sleeve you are having trouble with? We do have a tutorial on Joining Sleeves to Body inspired by this very project which may be helpful.
Best,
Julianna
Hi there , I have a question on the pattern of the pullover , I am knitting the 36 1/4 size , I am knitting the shoulder shaping and the pattern states I should have 12 stitches for the sleeve when after the sleeve cap I had 14 sts and I am supposed to have 12 sts for sleeve after 13 decreases how’s is this possible , many thanks
Hi Suzanne,
I’m sorry to hear you are having problems with the sleeves! It is correct that you will have 14 stitches left for each sleeve immediately after finishing the decreases; however, on the next row, you will be moving the first (beginning of round) and third markers
1 stitch to the left, and second and fourth markers 1 stitch to the right, which should result in 12 stitches between each sleeve marker. I hope that clears things up! Please let us know if your stitch count is still off!
Best,
Julianna
Everything I’ve read says this pattern is for adults…I assume the sweater will fit men? Thanks!
Hello Matt,
Thank you for reaching out! This sweater will work great as a men’s sweater. I hope this clears things up for you and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello – I am in the UK so do not have ready access to your yarns sadly. However, I am a great fan of your patterns as the design and tailoring is exceptional. Can you please advise on whether the above pattern is suitable for a man in particular I am wondering about the depth of the armholes. I want to knit up for my son who is 41” chest.
Many thanks for your help.
Hi Anne,
Thanks so much for the kind words and for writing in! We find this to be a great unisex pattern – quite a few of our customers have knitted it for men and found that it fits very well! I would suggest knitting the 44 1/4 size for a person with a 41″ chest.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, I am interested in making this sweater but would prefer a more traditional turtleneck (tighter or closer fit). Would this pattern lend itself to this modification or can you suggest another pattern. Thanks so much. Susan
Hi Susan,
Great question! I think this would be quite easily accomplished by working the neck of the sweater in a 2×2 rib on a needle one size smaller than you use for the rest of the sweater. The ribbing will create a much closer fitting neck that is still stretchy enough to fit easily over one’s head. You may also want to work an inch or two of ribbing at the hem of the sweater and sleeve cuffs to tie it all it together, but I think it would still look lovely if you prefer the rolled edges!
Best of luck and happy knitting!
Julianna
I love this pattern, ihave just knitted 4 versions with different yarns and sizes. Now I plan to make it with the yarn you suggest (worsted twisted), it looks wonderful. The problem is that i wish to make it a little larger than the normal large. How can i achive this purpose?
Congratulation for your superb designs.
Hi Beatriz,
Thank you so much for writing in and for the kind words! Although we don’t have instructions for knitting a larger size than given in the pattern, you may be able to loosen it up a bit by using a needle one size larger than the one you got the correct gauge on. However, to make sure it doesn’t turn out too big, I would suggest knitting a swatch on the larger needle and divide 204 (the stitch count for the largest size) by your stitches per inch. This will give you the finished chest measurement of the sweater at a slightly larger gauge.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello,
I am excited to knit this as my first adult sweater! I am tall and thin. I wear size small or xsmall shirts. Which size would I knit for this sweater to fit me?
Thank you!
Hi Tina,
Thanks for reaching out, and congratulations for embarking on your first sweater! In order to determine which size to knit, you will need to measure your bust at the fullest point. You can then compare your measurement to our finished measurements in the sizing information above, and select the size that is 1-2 inches larger than your measurement. This will give you the most precise fit!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
I am knitting this pattern. I cast on 208 stitches instead of 204. The width of the body now measures 49.5″. What changes do I need to make when I go to ‘prepare the yoke’? I have already knit 13″ in length. Should I stop and decrease 2 stitches (1 per side) and then another 2 when I reach 18.5″ and then follow the pattern? Or is there another adjustment I can make? Also, the pattern says US 8, 16″ circular needles for the Neck and two lines down it says US 7, 16″ circular needles for the Neck. Which one do I use or do I use both? I am confused. Joanne
Hi Joanne,
Thanks for reaching out! You will need to decrease the four extra stitches before beginning the yoke instructions, but it is up to you when and how you do so. Decreasing two now and two immediately before the yoke would certainly work well! If you need the extra width at your bust measurement, you could also wait and work all the decreases in the underarm area in the final row before beginning the yoke shaping. When working the neck, you will be finishing the yoke shaping on the US 8 needles and then switching to the US 7 needles for most of the neck. On the very last row, you will switch back to the US 8 needles for one row and to cast off to give the neckline a lovely, loose opening.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi. If I purchase the new pattern does it have the old pattern included. I like the look of the original, but you mention the new version has clearer instructions. As I am from Australia could you please let me know the ply equivalent for the yarn you have used.
Hi Megan,
Thanks for writing in! We do not include the original pattern with purchase of the updated pullover pattern – although we changed a few details in the pattern, they mostly clear up some of the instructions and do not change the actual finished garment. We did knit a new sample and take new pictures, but it is virtually indistinguishable from the original sample! Our Worsted Twist would be comparable to a 10-Ply weight yarn.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I’ve purchased this pattern and wanted to start knitting for a 2-year-old. I have enough yarn yardage at home but it’s an 8-ply yarn. Would the pattern work alright with this weight for the needles specified in the pattern?
Hi Alisha,
Thanks for reaching out! Our Worsted Twist is closer to an Australian 10-ply, but the two weights are similar so you might be able to knit the sweater in your yarn. I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch to find out!
Best,
Julianna
Hi – I’m knitting a second version from this great pattern for my grand-daughter & think it would be great in reverse stocking stitch. Would you please be willing to offer a view on whether the shapings could easily be adapted to reverse the right side & maintain the lovely shaping?
Many thanks
Hello Anne,
Thanks for reaching out! I love this idea, if you want to purl the whole sweater instead of knitting it, you will just need P2tog and ssp for the decreases. All of the short rows will remain the same, just purled instead of knit.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I’m done with the sweater and up to the part where you graft the underarms with the kitchener stitch. It seems seaming this way leaves two gaping holes on each end of the stitches that were on the holders. Am I missing something? How would one go about closing those holes? Thanks!
Hi Abigail,
Thanks for reaching out! It is actually totally normal to have holes in the underarm of a sweater after working the kitchener stitch – it’s not just you! When you are weaving in your ends from the kitchener stitch, you can weave around these holes in a circular pattern to close them up, and, in the future, it’s helpful to leave extra long tails when working kitchener in a sweater underarm so you have plenty of yarn to close up the holes.
I hope that helps, and happy knitting!
Julianna
I’m making the Purl Soho Pullover in Worsted Twist in size Women’s Medium (36 1/4″) and I’m about to join the sleeves. But a couple of things don’t make sense to me. I’ve watched the video tutorial and it doesn’t match the pattern so ….
1) In the “Yoke Preparation” I put my 8 stitches on a holder “for right underarm”, knit across and then put another 8 stitches on a holder for the “left underarm” and then cut the yarn. So the body needles are now set for the left arm. But in the pattern “Join Sleeves to Body”, I use the body needles and attach the *right* sleeve first, to what was previously indicated is the left sleeve position. Everything is symetical so maybe the pattern just got it’s lefts and right’s mixed up? But it’s a bit disconcerting.
2) In the video tutorial, the yarn to use to attach the sleeves is still on the body stitches. But in the pattern it instructs to use the yarn that is still attached to the right sleeve. Does it matter? I used a new skein to start the right sleeve and there is “some amount” still left of it, but I’m not sure how far it will go. I can *probably* get at least 1 whole row out of it, but not too much more. Is now the right time to start on a new skein instead? Or am I better off to do at least 1 whole body row using the existing skein?
Thanks!
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! When working the Yoke Preparation row, after putting the second set of stitches on hold for the Left Underarm, you should have continued knitting to the end of the front body stitches and left your yarn attached so that you are at the point where the Right Sleeve will be attached. If you already cut your yarn, I would suggest rejoining your yarn at the beginning of the front stitches and knitting across, both so that your front isn’t short a row and so that your yarn is attached in the correct place to start with the Right Sleeve. This should also clear up your second issue, since you can use a new skein to knit that last row on the back of the body and your yarn will be attached to the correct part of the sweater!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
I have hit a snag. I’m knitting the size 42. When knitting the sleeves, if I increase 7 times I should have 62 stitches in needles not 64. Am I missing something here?
Hi,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help! I think that I see the issue! When knitting the size 44 1/4 for a 42 inch bust, you will cast on 48 stitches for each sleeve. After working to 4 inches, you will work the increase round once (adding 2 stitches to get you to 50 stitches) and then you will work the increase round 7 more times (adding 14 more stitches for a total of 64 stitches). It seems as though perhaps the first increase round may have been missed which would get you the 2 stitches that you are missing.
I hope that this helps clear things up!
Cassy
I am in love with the Tosh Merino and am wondering if that yarn option is a good pick for this pattern. If so, how many skeins should I purchase for a women’s xs/s?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, Tosh Merino would be a wonderful choice for this sweater! You will need 5 skeins for the Women’s XS or 6 for the Women’s S size.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
I’m up to SHAPE UNDERARM , where it says to Knit 1 round, ending (2) stitches before the end of the round. Do I K2tog?
Also, the next paragraph says to Repeat last 2 rounds (1) more time ending final repeat 1 stitch before the end of the round. I’m not sure what to do with this last stitch, slip it over & move my marker?
Thank you.
Hi Maureen,
Thanks for reaching out! For the decreases in the Shape Underarm section of the pattern, you will end the row two stitches before the beginning of round marker, and then begin with a k2tog over these two remaining stitches if that is how the next row begins. If the following row is a plain or non-decrease row, you will simply knit these two stitches before knitting the next full round. On the last repeat, if you read just a little further, yes, you will be moving your markers over so they are in the correct place for the next round!
I hope that clears things up!
Julianna
Good afternoon,
I have purchased this lovely pattern and I’m planning to knit the sweater for my 1 1/2 y old granddaughter. I had a stash of previously purchased Pocket Posy yarn (75% superwash merino etc.) but I can’t find any yardage for all the sweater sizes on the pattern. Any chance you could tell me how much the yardage would be so I can gage properly and know how many skeins I will need? Thank you so much in advance.
Marcella
Hi Marcella,
Thanks for reaching out! For the child sizes 22 (2 years) we used 3 skeins of Worsted Twist, approximately 450 yards! (You can find all of this information on the last page of the pattern!) The only problem with this is the pattern is written for a worsted weight yarn and Posy is a fingering weight so the gauge will be quite different. If you would like to use Posy I would recommend using it doubled to achieve a similar gauge, re-gauging the pattern for a fingering weight would be quite a bit of work!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi, I just started making the sleeves and I’m not sure how often I should be increasing. The distance between increases is confusing.
I’m making the 3rd largest size and it shows that I should increase every 2 3/4″. However if I was making one size smaller it shows that I would be increasing every 6 1/4″.
2 (2 3⁄4, 2 1⁄4, 4, 4 3⁄4, 5 1⁄4, 6, 6 1⁄4, 2 3⁄4, 2, 1 1⁄4) inches
Hi Todd,
Thanks for reaching out! The increase dimensions are based off the size you are making and amount of stitches you are working over. This is different from size to size in order to keep the proportions accurate! So, some sizes need increases more frequently while others may not. If you are making the 3rd largest size you will be working the increase every 2 3/4″!
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello Purl Soho. I am planning to make the PH Pullover sweater again. How would Manos del Uruguay’s Maxima work instead of the recommended Merino twist? I’m interested in the hand-dyed, multi-color colorway of that yarn. I have no problem trying a larger needle to get gauge but size 11 might be too much if the yarn is that thin. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Beth,
Thanks for writing in. You can absolutely use Manos del Uruguay’s Maxima for this pattern! They’re both worsted weight yarns, so it should be pretty easy to achieve the correct gauge on the recommended needles. But I would highly recommend making a gauge swatch before starting, just to make sure!
All the best,
Lili
Help! I’m knitting the Purl Soho pullover in the next to largest size ( I cast on 194 stitches). All was in sync until the shape sleeve cap section. I knitted the decrease round 2 and knitting round 14 times each, leaving 17 stitches for each sleeve, 69 stitches for the front and 69 for the back, totaling 172. After repeating the decrease round 2 row 3 times, I have 11 stitches for each sleeve and 69 for front and 69 for back. So the total is correct but the sleeves are 3 stitches short. Where have I gone wrong? I’ve looked at it until I can’t think. Thank you for helping.
Hi Linda,
Thanks for reaching out. It looks like the stitch count for the front and back should actually be 66 and not 69! That certainly accounts for the missing 3 stitches from each sleeve–they were in the front and back sections instead. If you don’t want to unravel any of your work, I’d suggest keeping going with the stitch counts you have, since it’s not very far off from the pattern (plus, it still adds up to the correct total). I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I LOVE your idea – was hoping that would be possible without everything going wonky. Thank you, I’ll sleep well tonight. By the way, I love Purl Soho patterns.
Im a guy and knit this sweater a couple of years ago. I was pleased but for some reason the edging has always rolled up too much. Much more than a single role like in the pic. What’s the best way to cast on to get minimal roll at sleeve and bottom.
Hi Gabriel,
Thanks for reaching out. Stockinette has a natural tendency to roll, no matter what cast-on you use, but one thing that can minimize that is blocking! I’d recommend wet blocking your sweater, and that should help significantly. Another thing you could do, if it’s really bothering you is add another stitch at the edges, like ribbing or garter stitch. These stitches lie flat, and that will keep the edges from curling. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I’m looking for a roomy sweater for my son. His chest if 40”. He is slender. Is this a sweater that could be knit for a man or a woman?
Hi Sheri,
Thanks for writing in. Definitely, all of our patterns are gender-free and open to interpretation! This sweater would be a super warm, wonderful hand-knit addition to anyone’s closet. If your son’s chest is 40″, the 44¼ size could be a good fit and provide around 4 inches of positive ease.
I hope this helps! Have a great day!
All the best,
Cat