{"product_id":"aperture-pullover-pattern","title":"Aperture Pullover Pattern Download","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2026\/02\/18\/ainur-berkimbay-for-purl-soho-aperture-pullover\/\"\u003eAperture Pullover\u003c\/a\u003e by Ainur Berkimbay offers a fresh perspective on the circular yoke sweater, turning the construction on its side and replacing traditional colorwork with stunning openwork that lets in the light and draws the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf course, all the focus is on that striking yoke. Ainur’s pattern ingeniously creates latticed openings without complicated maneuvers. You simply make each one using an easy one-row buttonhole technique—and yes, we have a tutorial!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe overall approach is a flat, sideways construction, starting at the center back, working your way around to the front, and returning to your starting place—all in garter stitch and all in one piece, with short rows to shape the yoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne more intriguing twist: You’ll use separate balls of yarn for the yoke and body, interlocking them as you pass from one to the other. Much easier than it may sound and fully explained in the pattern!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mix of the softest extra fine merino in the world and sumptuous baby alpaca, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/note\"\u003eNote\u003c\/a\u003e’s characteristic multi-ply spin gives every garter ridge exceptional clarity and depth. This DK-weight yarn is toasty warm and next-to-skin soft with a lush drape… You simply have to feel it to believe it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attainable knitting challenge, there’s plenty here to keep you intrigued—an invitation to stay open to the unexpected!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__misc-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-materials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 (6, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13) skeins of Purl Soho’s \u003ca href=\"\/products\/note\"\u003eNote\u003c\/a\u003e, 80% extra fine merino wool and 20% baby alpaca. Each skein of this light worsted\/DK-weight yarn is 200 yards\/ 100 grams; approximately 1100 (1175, 1345, 1475) (1700, 1765, 1975) (2060, 2325, 2425) yards required. We used Chestnut Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS 5 (3.75 mm), 32-inch \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-circular-needles\"\u003ecircular knitting needles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare US 5, 32-inch circular knitting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-stitch-markers\"\u003estitch marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-stitch-holders\"\u003eStitch holders\u003c\/a\u003e or scrap yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap yarn and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-notions-crochet-hooks\"\u003ecrochet hook\u003c\/a\u003e for Provisional Cast On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-gauge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"h-sizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eSIZES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: For help picking a size, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/understanding-ease-selecting-your-size\/\"\u003eUnderstanding Ease + Selecting Your Size Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36¼ (39¾, 43¼, 47) (51¾, 55¾, 59) (62, 64¾, 68½)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit actual chest circumference of 30–33 (33–36, 37–40, 41–44) (45–48, 49–52, 53–56) (56–59, 59–62, 62–65) inches, with approximately 3–6 inches of ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Chest Circumference: 36¼ (39¾, 43¼, 47) (51¾, 55¾, 59) (62, 64¾, 68½) inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Length from Neck to Bottom Edge: 19¾ (19¾, 21¾, 22½) (24½, 24½, 26) (26, 27¼, 27¼) inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Sleeve Length from Underarm: 12½\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSample: Our sweater is size 36¼, worn with 3¼ inches of ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ainur Berkimbay For Purl Soho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42749878534238,"sku":"AperturePullover-PDF","price":9.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/aperture-pullover-productshot-20260116-front.jpg?v=1785268124","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/aperture-pullover-pattern","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}