Simple Soho Sweater by Paintbox Yarns

Simple Soho Sweater

Knitting
July 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
To fit chest sizes from: 32-34 to 56-58 inch/81-86 to 142-147 cm
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Paintbox Yarns Simple Soho Sweater, designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch, is the ultimate go-to pullover for everyday wear. Knit in Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, this classic sweater combines comfort, versatility, and timeless style.

Featuring raglan sleeves and a cozy ribbed collar, this bottom-up knit offers clean lines and an easy fit that makes it a true wardrobe staple. Whether you’re building handmade basics or looking for a reliable aran-weight sweater pattern, the Simple Soho Sweater is as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear.

SIZES
To fit chest
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 inch
81-86 92-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Chest
44 47¾ 52 56¼ 60 64¼ 67¾ inch
112 121 132 143 152 163 172 cm
Length to back neck
28¼ 29½ 30¼ 30¾ 31½ 32¼ 33 inch
72 75 77 78 80 82 84 cm
Sleeve seam
17¾ 18 18 18½ 18½ 18¾ 18¾ inch
45 46 46 47 47 48 48 cm

YOU WILL NEED
Paintbox Yarns is available at lovecrafts.com and yarn.com
● 3 1/4oz/100g balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran:
• 7(7:8:9:10:11:12:13) balls in Jewel
● Pair of US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
● Pair of US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
● Stitch holders

GAUGE (TENSION)
18 stitches and 24 rows to 4in/10cm measured over stockinette
(stocking) stitch using US 8 (5mm) needles.