Forest Henley In New Yarns
Whether you’re wandering through a grove of towering evergreens, cozied up in a library chair, or out to dinner with city lights all around, our Forest Henley suits the scene!
The banded collar and signature Henley placket join a wealth of thoughtful details that makes this sweater knitting pattern a carefully-tailored beauty.
You make the Forest Henley in pieces, starting at the bottom and working the front and the back separately. Keep the body cropped, like we did, or continue knitting for a longer fit, then, after seaming the collar, shoulders, and sides, pick up each sleeve and knit it top down and in the round. Done!
Because options are a knitter’s best friend, the pattern is written for either our 100% merino Knitting Yarn or our cotton-yak Morning. Shown here in Wild Mulberry, Knitting Yarn comes in twenty gently heathered colors and is soft, sturdy, and wonderfully springy, perfect for a toasty and super classic staple.
The other option, Morning, is a very special mix of 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. It has a satisfying weight, a very soft feel, and an incredibly lovely hand. Both cozy and breathable, your Forest Henley in Morning will be a gorgeous three-season sweater. Whichever you choose, the down-to-earth beauty of this sweater will make it one of your favorites!
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Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
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Materials
- 4 (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Purl Soho’s Knitting Yarn, 100% merino wool yarn from New Zealand. Each skein of this light worsted/DK yarn is approximately 219 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 875 (980, 1090, 1190) (1315, 1435, 1575, 1665) yards required. We used the color Wild Mulberry.
OR
- 5 (6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein of this light worsted/DK weight yarn is approximately 191 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 940 (1040, 1160, 1260) (1395, 1520, 1670, 1765) yards required. We used the color Heirloom White.
You’ll also need…
- US 6 (4 mm), 16-inch circular needles
- US 6, 24-inch circular needles
- Spare US 6 or smaller, 16- or 20-inch circular needles
- A set of US 6 double pointed needles
- A stitch marker
- Stitch holders
- A quarter yard of smooth, thin scrap yarn
- Two 3/4-inch buttons. We used Purl Soho’s Large Round Buttons in Creme and Purple.
- A Forest Henley Pattern
GAUGE
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
SIZES
NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!
38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66)
To fit actual chest circumference of approximately 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-68, 60-62) inches with 4-6 inches of ease
- Finished Chest Circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62, 66) inches
- Finished Length From Shoulder To Bottom Edge: 20¼ (20½, 21½, 22) (23, 23½, 24½, 25) inches
- Finished Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17¼ (17¼, 17¼, 17¼) (17¼, 17¾, 18, 18¼) inches
SAMPLE: The sweater pictured here is size 38, worn with 6 inches of ease.
PATTERN
The Forest Henley Pattern is available for purchase as a PDF download only.
Learn About Knitting Yarn + All Our Beautiful Yarns
A true classic loved by knitters and crocheters alike, Knitting Yarn brings its crisp stitch definition, soft strength, and cushiony feel to this project! Made with 100% New Zealand merino wool, Knitting Yarn is a light worsted/DK-weight yarn in a ready-to-knit ball you’ll love to knit from. Simple stitches, dimensional textures, beautifully articulated cables, and glorious colorwork… Everything looks amazing in Knitting Yarn! Making something big, like a blanket or sweater? Shop our 1000-gram Knitting Yarn On A Cone collection, too!
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our collection of (mostly free!) Knitting Yarn knitting patterns and cast on!
More Light Worsted/DK-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of light worsted/DK-weight yarns (What does DK-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to DK yarn will answer your questions and demystify.)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial!
More Yarns With Similar Fiber
- Shop merino wool yarn
Looking for more inspiration? Explore all of our free knitting patterns and knitting tutorials, buy one of our many knitting kits and yarn bundles, and shop for beautiful yarn. We have over 35 gorgeous natural fiber yarns in 100’s of magnificent colors, designed to bring integrity, beauty, and joy to your next knitting project and only available at Purl Soho!
What weight is morning…. Washable..…””?
Hi Marina,
That’s a great question! Morning is a Light Worsted/DK Weight Yarn and is indeed a machine washable. You can also read more about Morning in the product details on the product page here. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any questions!
All the best,
Gavriella