Choosing Your Size

What it is

Choosing a knitting pattern size means matching body measurements to the intended finished fit, not simply selecting a usual shop size.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke patterns describe ease and finished measurements so the design keeps its silhouette. The best size protects proportion across chest, shoulder, sleeve and length rather than chasing one number.

When to use it

Use this guide before casting on and again before making size-dependent modifications.

What to check

Check body circumference, intended ease, finished measurements, gauge and how the sample is worn.

Common mistakes

Selecting by name alone, ignoring positive ease, or changing size to compensate for incorrect gauge.