Crayon Stripes Pullover by Purl Soho

Crayon Stripes Pullover

Knitting
June 2025
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stitch Pattern, unlaundered
US 5 - 3.75 mm
505 - 825 yards (462 - 754 m)
9–18 Months (2 Years, 4 Years, 6 Years)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Yarn A: 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Cotton Pure, 100% organically grown cotton yarn. Each skein of this sport-weight yarn is 279 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 275 (345, 395, 460) yards required. We used the color Tomato Orange.
  • Yarn B: 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins of Purl Soho’s Serif, 100% Peruvian Pima cotton yarn. Each skein of this light worsted/DK-weight yarn is approximately 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 230 (265, 310, 365) yards required. We used the color Heirloom White.
  • US 5 (3.75 mm), 24-inch circular knitting needles
  • US 5, 16-inch circular needles, or a set of double pointed needles, depending on size you are making
  • Optional: A spare needle, one size larger, for binding off
  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • A stitch marker

NOTE: For the 9–18 Month size, we used the entire skein of Yarn A, so if you want to be sure you have enough, consider ordering an extra skein. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months, for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

GAUGE
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern, unlaundered

23 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in stitch pattern, laundered

SIZES
9–18 Months (2 Years, 4 Years, 6 Years)

To fit actual chest circumference of 18–20 (19–21, 21–23, 23–25) inches, with approximately 3½–6 inches of ease, depending on the size

NOTE: Measurements given are after laundering.

  • Finished Chest Circumference: approximately 24 (25, 26½, 28½) inches
  • Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge To Underarm: approximately 8¼ (8¾, 9½, 10¼) inches, unrolled
  • Finished Body Length from Bottom Edge To Top Of Shoulder: approximately 12½ (13¼, 14, 15¼) inches, unrolled
  • Finished Sleeve Length from Underarm: approximately 8 (9½, 10¾, 11¾) inches, unrolled

SAMPLE: The sweater shown here is size 9–18 Months, worn with 3 inches of ease.

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!