With the graceful ease of an ancient vase, Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Amphora Pullover wears the precision of classical antiquity.

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

This sweater is knit from the top down, starting with a simple neckline that shifts seamlessly, as if sculpted by clay, into the yoke.

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

Ainur’s love of construction is evident in the neat increases that create a beautiful spiral around the chest and shoulders, melting into the smooth lines of the sleeves and body.

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

One hundred percent fine Falkland merino, Wigeon is wonderfully suited for this tidy twisted rib design. It’s made of three neatly spun plies, which create an even fabric with excellent stitch definition.

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

This soft and cozy yarn comes in fifteen solid colors, including the Eucalyptus Gray and Yellow Curry we used. Pick your favorite and knit a beautiful vessel of your own!

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

Designed for Purl Soho by Ainur Berkimbayeva. Ainur sees the unique constraints of knitting as opportunities rather than limitations. Using her remarkable ingenuity and love of geometry, she designs beautiful pieces for knitters who share her enthusiasm for shape, texture, and adventure!

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Materials

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho
  • 6 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Wigeon, 100% fine Falkland merino. Each skein is approximately 359 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1955 (2075, 2190, 2330) (2655, 2705, 2920) (3150, 3415, 3530) total yards required. We used the colors Eucalyptus Gray and Yellow Curry.
  • US 3 (3.25 mm), 16-inch circular needles
  • US 3, 32-inch circular needles
  • A set of US 3 double pointed needles
  • Stitch markers, including one unique
  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • An Amphora Pullover Pattern

GAUGE

34 stitches and 36 rounds = 4 inches in Twisted Rib Stitch

SIZES

43¼ (45¼, 47, 49) (53¼, 55½, 58) (61¼, 66¼, 70½)

To fit actual chest circumference of approximately 32–37 (34–39, 35–40, 37–42) (41–46, 44–49, 46–51) (49–54, 54–59, 58–63) inches, with 6–12 inches of positive ease

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 43¼ (45¼, 47, 49) (53¼, 55½, 58) (61¼, 66¼, 70½) inches
  • Finished Length from Neckband to Bottom Edge: 20½ (21, 21½, 22¼) (22¾, 22¾, 23½) (24½, 24½, 24½) inches
  • Finished Sleeve Length from Underarm: 14½ (14½, 14½, 14½) (15, 15, 15) (16, 16, 16) inches

Samples: The Eucalyptus Gray pullover is size 43¼ and the Yellow Curry pullover is size 47, worn with 13 inches of positive ease.

Pattern

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho

The Amphora Pullover Pattern is available for purchase as a PDF download only.

Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho
Ainur Berkimbayeva For Purl Soho: Amphora Pullover | Purl Soho