Ruke Fluffy Cardigan - knitting pattern
€6.00
- Level: Intermediate
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X)
- Yarns: Laines du Nord Alpaca brushed, Filcolana Tilia
- Needles: 8mm (US11, UK0)
- Knitting type: Flat
The Ruke Fluffy cardigan is an oversized, hip-length garment with balloon sleeves - perfect for beginners. It’s knitted in one piece with no shoulder seams. Once the body is complete, the front band is added, followed by the sleeves. Two side seams finish off this stylish cardigan, ideal for pairing with a variety of outfits both at home and away.
Language: English
Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 50 cm (20 in) positive ease. Shown in size L.
Yarns (two held together):
1. Laines du Nord, Alpaca Brushed (75% alpaca, 15% wool mulesing free, 10% nylon; 50 g (1.75 oz) =115 m (125 yds)). Color no.: 17.
2. Filcolana, Tilia (70% Kid mohair, 30% Silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no.: 336.
Yarn weight (Super bulky/Roving):
1. Laines du Nord, Alpaca brushed:
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) g
7 (7) 8.8 (8.8) 10.6 (10.6) 12.3 (14.1) oz
4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (8) balls
460 (460) 575 (575) 690 (690) 805 (920) m
500 (500) 625 (625) 750 (750) 875 (1000) yds
2. Filcolana, Tilia:
3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 (5) balls
Needles:
8 mm (US11, UK0), 60-80-100 cm (24-32-39 in) circular needles.
Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 10 stitches x 17 rows in Garter stitch pattern after washing.
Notions:
2 open stitch markers, 1 piece of different colour yarn of 50 cm length, tapestry needle.
Pattern includes:
Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, and abbreviations.
Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 136 (144) 152 (160) 168 (176) 184 (192) cm / 54.5 (57.5) 60.75 (64) 67.25 (70.5) 73.5 (76.75) in
Sweater length (in back center): 46 (47) 48 (49.5) 50.5 (52) 53 (54) cm / 18.25 (18.75) 19.25 (19.75) 20.25 (20.75) 21.25 (21.75) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 26 (27) 28 (29.5) 30.5 (32) 33 (34) cm / 10.25 (10.75) 11.25 (11.75) 12.25 (12.75) 13.25 (13.75) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 44 (46) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm / 17.5 (18.5) 19.25 (20) 20.75 (21.5) 22.5 (23.25) in
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Pattern videos
Skills used in this pattern
- How to read a knitting pattern Reading a knitting pattern means understanding materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, stitch counts and construction...
- Gauge Gauge describes how many stitches and rows fit into a measured area.
- Gauge Swatch A gauge swatch is a sample used to measure stitch and row gauge before starting a project.
- Blocking Blocking shapes finished knitting with moisture, measurements and drying time.
- Long Tail Cast-on Long Tail Cast-on creates a neat edge with moderate elasticity and a polished first row.
- Slip Knot A slip knot is an adjustable first loop that can be used to begin a cast-on.
- Basic Bind-off Basic Bind-off secures live stitches to finish an edge.
- Knit stitch The knit stitch is a foundation stitch that creates the smooth V-shaped side of knitted fabric.
- Purl stitch The purl stitch is the partner of the knit stitch and creates the raised bump side of stockinette fabric.
- Garter Stitch Garter Stitch is a ridged fabric made by knitting every row when working flat.
- 2x2 Rib 2x2 Rib alternates two knit stitches and two purl stitches for a broader elastic rib.
- Positive ease Positive ease is the extra room between body measurements and finished garment measurements.
- Picking up stitches Picking up stitches creates new live stitches from an existing knitted edge.
- K2tog K2tog decreases one stitch by knitting two stitches together.
- Level: Intermediate
- Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X)
- Yarns: Laines du Nord Alpaca brushed, Filcolana Tilia
- Needles: 8mm (US11, UK0)
- Knitting type: Flat