Knitting pattern for Ruke Cropped sweater

Meet your next go-to knit – a cozy, waist-length striped sweater with a chic high mock neck and a flattering, tapered silhouette that pairs beautifully with flared trousers.

• 🧶 Top-down, seamless comfort: worked from the top down with raglan construction
• 🎥 Learn with ease: step-by-step knitting directions + YouTube video links with QR codes
• 📐 Clear visuals: sweater schematic & abbreviations included
• 📏 Size inclusive: XS–4X with 25 cm (10 in) positive ease
• ✨ Modern details: shaped neckline, side slits, and neatly finished rib edges
• 💌 Instant access: PDF download available immediately after purchase

Description
The Ruke Cropped sweater is a waist-length striped knit with a high mock neck, tapered sleeves, and a narrowing body silhouette. It is worked from the top down in knit stitches with raglan construction, using M1R and M1L increases. The neck, cuffs, and hem are worked in a Rib stitch pattern. The design features a shaped neckline and side slits in the hem. The Ruke Cropped sweater is a cozy piece, especially perfect for pairing with flared trousers.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 25 cm (10 in) positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns (three yarns held together):
1. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100 g (3.5 oz) = 350 m (383 yds)), colour no.: 650, 480.
2. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100 g (3.5 oz) = 350 m (383 yds)), colour no.: 650, 480.
3. Filcolana, Tilia (70% Kid mohair, 30% silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no.: 203, 145.

Yarn weight (Chunky / Craft / Rug):
1. Ruke knit, Wool, colour no. 650:
400 (400) 400 (500) 500 (600) 600 (700) g
14.1 (14.1) 14.1 (17.6) 17.6 (21.1) 21.1 (24.6) oz
4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) balls
1400 (1400) 1400 (1750) 1750 (2100) 2100 (2450) m
1532 (1532) 1532 (1915) 1915 (2298) 2298 (2681) yds

2. Filcolana, Tilia, colour no. 203:
7 (7) 7 (9) 9 (10) 10 (12) balls

3. Ruke knit, Wool, colour no. 480:
1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) balls

4. Filcolana, Tilia, colour no. 145:
1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) balls

Needles:
5 mm (US 8, UK 6) 40–60–80 cm (16–24–32 in) circular needles. 5 mm (US 8, UK 6) 20 cm (7.75 in) set of 5 double-pointed needles. 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) 40 cm (16 in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) = 15 stitches × 23.5 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
9 closed stitch markers, 3 pieces of different colour yarns of 50 cm (20 in) length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting directions, YouTube video links with QR codes, sweater schematic, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 101.5 (110.5) 118.5 (128.0) 136.0 (145.5) 153.5 (161.5) cm / 40.50 (44.25) 47.50 (51.25) 54.50 (58.25) 61.25 (64.50) in
Sweater length (in back center): 41.5 (43.5) 45.0 (47.0) 48.5 (50.0) 52.0 (53.5) cm / 16.75 (17.25) 18.00 (18.75) 19.50 (20.00) 20.75 (21.50) in
Sleeve length: 62.0 (64.0) 65.5 (67.0) 69.0 (70.5) 72.5 (74.0) cm / 24.75 (25.50) 26.25 (27.00) 27.50 (28.25) 29.00 (29.50) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 46.5 (51.5) 55.5 (60.0) 64.0 (68.5) 72.5 (76.5) cm / 18.75 (20.50) 22.25 (24.00) 25.50 (27.50) 29.00 (30.75) in

Delivery:
PDF file will be available to download after purchase – a link will be sent to your email address.

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