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?

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

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.

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

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!

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

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.

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

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!

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

UPDATE: NOW IN PLENTY

MARCH 2022
Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

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.

Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoPullover, and #PurlSohoWorstedTwist. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Materials

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho
  • 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. (NOTE: We no longer offer Worsted Twist, but choose from one of our other worsted/aran weight yarns.)
  • 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

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho

The Purl Soho Pullover Pattern is available for purchase as either a hard copy or  download.

Purl Soho Pullover 2017 | Purl Soho