We cast our line into the archives and came up with a classic. The tale of our Twisted Rib Pullover is all about timeless details, from a stand-up mock collar and a beautiful raglan yoke to shaped split hems. We definitely caught a good one!

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

The rich textural beauty of this knit is due to its twisted rib, which creates pronounced plait-like ridges. Their tidy elegance brings clarity to all the Twisted Rib Pullover’s shaping and details.

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

Even classics need to be brought up to date, and here, we are happy to report that the Twisted Rib Pullover is now sized for everyone with a 26½- to a 65½-inch chest circumference. More sizes, more people knitting, more joy!

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

The Twisted Rib Pullover was always in our soft and beautiful Worsted Twist merino wool, but we took this opportunity to knit up a new version in this captivating Red Plum color. Whatever color you pick, it’ll be a beauty!

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

Originally designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.

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Materials

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

Purl Soho’s Worsted Twist, 100% merino wool. Each skein is approximately 164 yards/ 100 grams. (NOTE: We no longer offer Worsted Twist, but choose from one of our other worsted/aran weight yarns.)

  • Cap Sleeve Sweater: 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) skeins; approximately 725 (815, 900, 975) (1055, 1140, 1235) (1350, 1420, 1510) total yards required.
  • Short Sleeve Sweater: 6 (6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11) skeins; approximately 845 (945, 1055, 1145) (1245, 1355, 1460) (1595, 1670, 1765) total yards required.
  • Long Sleeve Sweater: 6 (7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11) (12, 12, 13) skeins; approximately 980 (1100, 1240, 1335) (1465, 1570, 1710) (1830, 1920, 2020) total yards required. We used Red Plum.

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Gauge

20 stitches and 26 rounds = 4 inches in twisted rib

Sizes

NOTE For help picking a size, please check out our Understanding Ease + Selecting Size Tutorial!

34½ (38½, 42½, 46½) (50½, 54½, 58½) (62½, 66½, 70½)

To fit actual chest circumference of approximately 26½-29½ (30½-33½, 34½-37½, 38½-41½) (42½-45½, 46½-49½, 50½-53½) (54½-57½, 58½-61½, 62½-65½) inches, with approximately 5–8 inches of ease.

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 34½ (38½, 42½, 46½) (50½, 54½, 58½) (62½, 66½, 70½) inches
  • Finished Length from Back Shoulder To Back Bottom Edge: 24¼ (24¾, 25, 25¼) (25½, 25¾, 26¼) (26¾, 27¼, 27¾) inches
  • Finished Length From Underarm To Cuff:
    • Long Sleeve Option: 16½ (16½, 17, 17½) (18, 18, 18½) (18½, 19, 19) inches
    • Short Sleeve Option: 7¼ (7¼, 7¼, 7¾) (7¾, 7¾, 8¼) (8¼, 8¼, 8¼) inches
    • Cap Sleeve Option: ½ inch

Sample: The sweater shown here is long sleeve, size 42½, shown with 8 inches of ease.

Pattern

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho

The Twisted Rib Pullover is available as a PDF only.

Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho
Twisted Rib Pullover In New Colors + Sizes | Purl Soho