Stuffed bunnies, soft blankies, fuzzy booties, why should babies have all the fun? Our Lap Shoulder Pullover borrows the styling of a baby onesie and gives it a very adult charm!

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

The big moment here is the lap shoulder. A simple detail where the front shoulders tuck under the back ones, it gives this sweater a wonderfully clever (and very flattering!) shape.

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

To knit the Lap Shoulder Pullover, you work in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, join the sleeves, then work the yoke with raglan decreases. You shape the neckline with short rows, then tack the front shoulders under the back ones, and done!

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

And because it all started with babies, we chose a yarn that even they would appreciate. Our Season Alpaca is 100% super baby alpaca, a sportweight beauty with an incredibly soft feel and a lovely drape. We used the glorious color, Wild Lupine, a playful purple made for grownups!

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Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Adam Aronowitz.

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Materials

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

NOTE: Looking to knit your sleeves in double-time? Swap the double pointed needles for 32-inch or longer circular needles, and check out our Magic Loop: Two At A Time Tutorial!

Gauge

22 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes

NOTE: Need help deciding on a size? Check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

34¼ (37¾, 41½, 45, 48¾) (52¼, 56, 59¾, 63¼)

To fit actual chest circumference 30–33 (34–36, 37–40, 41–43, 44–47) (48–51, 52–55, 56–59, 60–62) inches, with approximately 1–4 inch(es) of ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 34¼ (37¾, 41½, 45, 48¾) (52¼, 56, 59¾, 63¼) inches
  • Finished Length From Underarm To Cuff: 17½ (17½, 18, 18, 18½) (18½, 19, 19, 19½) inches
  • Finished Length: 21¾ (22½, 24, 24½, 26) (26½, 27¼, 27½, 27¾)

Sample: The sweater shown here is size 37¾, worn with 3¾ inches of ease.

Pattern

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

The Lap Shoulder Pullover is available for purchase as a PDF download only.

Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho
Lap Shoulder Pullover | Purl Soho

LEARN ABOUT SEASON ALPACA + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS

Season Alpaca always brings deep beauty to your hand-knits. Made of 100% super baby alpaca, the most special grade of Peruvian alpaca there is, this sport-weight yarn is incredibly soft, and with its long fibers and many fine plies, it also creates smooth stockinette and lovely stitch definition. Prepare to knit with your new favorite alpaca yarn!

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