Nataliya Sinelshchikova For Purl Soho: Hemmed V-Neck Pullover
A master of the pared-down knit with a twist, knitwear designer Nataliya Sinelshchikova creates pieces with smart intention and decisive clarity. We love that, despite the simplicity of her designs, Nataliya always gives the knitter something to think about!
Knitting a sweater is a commitment, so how wonderful that her reversible Hemmed V-Neck Pullover gives you two for the effort of one! With hems that are cleverly finished on both sides, you can wear either smooth-sailing stockinette or nubbly reverse stockinette on the out-facing side.
You knit this piece in the round from the bottom hem up to the underarms, then work the front and back separately and graft them together at the shoulders. To finish, you knit and fold the big, bold hems at the short-sleeve cuffs and beautiful deep-v neckline.
Nataliya knit up her Hemmed V-Neck Pullover in our gorgeous Flax Down. A mix of baby alpaca, extra fine merino, and linen, Flax Down always brings its down-to-earth complexity to the knit. Pick from two dozen colors for your own take on this streamlined beauty!
Designed for Purl Soho by Nataliya Sinelshchikova.
Share your progress + connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoHemmedVNeckPullover, and #PurlSohoFlaxDown. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins of Purl Soho’s Flax Down, 43% baby alpaca, 42% extra fine merino, and 15% linen. Each skein is approximately 219 yards; approximately 720 (820, 920, 1020, 1120) (1220, 1320, 1430, 1530) yards required. We used the colors Dark Iris and Steel Blue. (NOTE: We no longer offer Flax Down, but choose from one of our other light worsted/dk weight yarns.)
- US 7 (4.5 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles
- US 5, 24-inch circular needles
- US 5, 16-inch circular needles
- Spare circular needles, US 5 or smaller and 24-inches or longer
- Stitch markers, including one unique
- Removable stitch marker
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn
- A couple yards of smooth scrap yarn, same weight as main yarn
- A Hemmed V-Neck Pullover Pattern
Gauge
18 stitches and 27 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!
37 (41¼, 45, 49¼, 53) (57¼, 61, 65¼, 69)
To fit actual chest circumference of 29–33 (33– 37, 37–41, 41–45, 45–49) (49–53, 53–57, 57–61, 61–65) inches with approximately 4–8 inches of ease
Finished Chest Circumference: 37 (41¼, 45, 49¼, 53) (57¼, 61, 65¼, 69) inches
Finished Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 22 (22½, 23, 23½, 24) (24½, 24¾, 25, 25½) inches
Sample: The sweater shown here is size 41¼, worn with 6¼ inches of ease.
The Hemmed V-Neck Pullover is available for purchase as a PDF download only.
I have never knit a sweater, and I consider myself an intermediate knitter. Would you consider this a good first sweater pattern for someone like me?
Hi George,
Thanks for reaching out! If you are an intermediate knitter I think you could easily tackle this, there are a few more advanced techniques but we have an awesome assortment of tutorials to help you out along the way!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I have a question about ease in this sweater. I have a 40 inch bust, but a small back and am otherwise petite. 4-8 inches of ease seems a big margin. How do I make a decision on size. Thanks.
Hi Connie,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend checking out our wonderful new tutorial: Understanding Ease + Selecting Your Size! It is a great resource to use and will explain in more depth ease and how to choose your perfect size!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I am working on the body of the sweater and pattern states to work stockinette until piece measures 12 1/2” from “folded hem edge”. Would I measure from the bottom edge or from where the provisional was attached to the hemming round? The hem is roughly 2”, so in that case I would have 14 1/2” prior to beginning V-neck section
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! For this you will be measuring from the bottom edge of the hem edge (where you have already folded it over.) So yes, you should have about 14 1/2″ after working the Body section!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hello,
I’ve been knitting the top and reached the point where the V-neck begin and I have a problem with the stitches count. Where should I send my question ?
Many thanks.
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for reaching out! You can post your question here or send us an email (including a photo of your work) to customerservice@purlsoho.com
Warmly,
Gianna
Can I use 100% linen yarn??
Hi Carole-Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! You could possibly use a 100% linen yarn if it is a similar light worsted/dk weight like our Flax Down that we designed. this pattern with! I would recommend working a gauge swatch with the yarn you would like to use and compare it to the gauge of the pattern to insure that you are consistent before beginning!
I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi – I’m wondering if you decided to knit this in linen and how it worked/looked/draped for you.
Thanks,
Debra K
I just arrived at the BEGIN V-NECK section. When it says “rejoin the yarn” am I joining (with a wet splice) it to the place I cut it from at the end of body or is it just joined after the stitches are slipped? Thanks! My first time making myself a sweater and don’t want to mess it up.
Hi Kris,
Thanks for reaching out! When it says to rejoin the yarn you will join it after the stitches are slipped when you begin working again, not joining it to the previously cut yarn!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
Puzzled by the inconsistent numbers on page 2, “Begin V-neck” second paragraph: in working the third size, at the end of the paragraph it says, 50 sts each for the two fronts, 101 sts for the back, and it says the total is 199. Which is correct? I’ve checked your errata listing and found no information for this pattern (although I noticed one Raveler, making a different size, ran into the same problem with hers).
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for reaching out! After working the steps for the BEGIN V-NECK you should have 157 (177, 193, 213, 229) (249, 265, 285, 301) total stitches remaining: 37 (42, 46, 51, 55) (60, 64, 69, 73) stitches for each Front, 83 (93, 101, 111, 119) (129, 137, 147, 155) stitches for Back. So if you are making the 3rd size you should have 46 stitches for each front and 101 stitches for the back, 193 stitches total.
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
No, you’ll see that my question refers to the series of numbers for the various sizes earlier, just as the work on the V-neck starts. The first sentence under this heading (Begin V-neck) says to slide stitches from the left to right needle, in order to begin working from the center Front.
The next paragraph/sentence begins instructions for Row 1/Right Side. This long sentence ends with brackets around the full array of sizes, the number of total stitches to remain, then the stitches for each front. This is where I’m not getting numbers that add up: third size, it says 199 total stitches, 50 sts each front, 101 sts back. That equals 201 sts rather than 199.
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for your patience! I took a look at the section that you’re having trouble with, and I think that you are working from an outdated pattern! Row 1 of that section of the pattern currently reads:
Row 1 (right side): Slip 1 (see Special Instructions) with yarn in back (wyib), k1, pm, k2tog, k38 (43,
47, 52, 56) (61, 65, 70, 74), pm for right side, knit to next marker (this was beginning-of-round
marker; it now marks the left side), slip marker (sm), knit to last 3 stitches, ssk, pm, k1, right lifted
increase (RLI, see Special Instructions), turn work. [165 (185, 201, 221, 237) (257, 273, 293, 309) total
stitches remain: 41 (46, 50, 55, 59) (64, 68, 73, 77) stitches for each Front, 83 (93, 101, 111, 119) (129,
137, 147, 155) stitches for Back]
The numbers in bold are the size you’re working and the total stitch count is listed as 201. In the original pattern, I believe that the total stitch count was misprinted as 199. You should be able to access the updated version by logging into your dashboard on our website and downloading the latest one, but you can always contact the customer service team at customerservice@purlsoho.com if you have any trouble! I’m so sorry for the confusion, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Warmly,
Kelsey
It’s from me again, a closing note on the Hemmed V. It worked out great, and I was able to finish it while we still had a bit of cool weather in Texas. The hemmed feature is the very best part with the design of the V-neck a close second. It’s the kind of pattern that as soon as I completed it, thoughts started coming about how I might make it again. Thanks for another great Purl Soho pattern!
Patrice
Hi Patrice,
Thanks for writing in! I am so thrilled to hear that you have finished your pullover and that you love how it turned out! We would love to see your finished work, so please feel free to email us a photo at customerservice@purlsoho.com or if you are on Instagram you can tag us at @purlsohobusyhands or use the hashtag #purlsohobusyhands
All the best,
Gianna
Hi Gianna –
Do you have a pattern for this wonderful v-neck with long sleeves?
That would be wonderful as well.
Thanks,
Debra
Hi Debra,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m sorry to say that we do not have a version of this sweater with long sleeves. However, you might be interested in our Daily Pullover pattern or our Forest Henley pattern, which both are designed with long sleeves and have a v-neck!
All the best,
Lili