Leeni Hoimela - Ruu Sweater Pattern Finnish

Leeni Hoimela Pattern Ruu Sweater Finnish. The Ruu sweater is so easy it could be the first sweater you knit.

This booklet is designed in A5 size. You can print it at its actual size, page by page, or as a double-sided booklet if your printer supports it. The instructions are also easy to read on a phone screen thanks to the large

Follow the shortcuts if you are a beginner, and use the professional techniques if you have more skills. The Ruu sweater has a double-folded neckline, longer hem at the back, and puffed sleeves. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, so you can try it on as you go. First, cast on the stitches for the neckline provisionally (or if you prefer the easier method, with the long-tail cast on method), work the collar, unravel the cast-on edge, fold the collar and work it together.Then continue working the round yoke, separate the sleeves from the body and work the body to a split hem. Finally, work the sleeves and decrease them rapidly on the cuffs.

Level: 1 of 5 (beginner friendly)

SIZE GUIDE

Light mohair sweater is designed to be worn with approx. 20 cm / 8” of positive ease at bust. First, measure your own bust (or your widest upper body part). Then, add approx. 20 cm / 8” to your bust circumference. Compare that number to the finished measurements (above) and choose the closest size. Pictured in size S.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 98 (112.5) 120 (132.5) 140 (151) 162 cm / 39.25 (45) 48 (53) 56 (60.25) 64.75”
Back length from underarm: 45 cm / 17.75” in all sizes
Upper arm circumference: 32.5 (36.5) 36.5 (40) 43.5 (47.5) 51 cm / 13 (14.5) 14.5 (16) 17.5 (19) 20.25”
Sleeve length from underarm: Approx. 51 (52.5) 52.5 (52.5) 53 (54) 53.5 cm / 20.25 (20.75) 20.75 (21) 21 (21.25) 21”

WHAT YOU NEED

Yarn: 230 (270) 310 (340) 370 (410) 450 g of Filcolana Tilia (70% kid mohair, 30% silk – 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g), colour Red Squarrel (352) or Tukuwool Silk Mohair or any other silk mohair that goes to gauge. The sweater is worked holding 2 strands together.

Needles: 2.75 mm (US2) and 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles and DPNs for the sleeves if you don’t magic loop.

Notions: Another 2.75 mm (US2) circular needle for joining the neckline, 3 stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22 sts x 32 rnds = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch with 3 mm (US2.5) needle.