Difficulty beginner Skill pattern-reading 2 min read

What it is

Sizes in brackets place the instructions for several garment sizes on the same pattern line.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke patterns list size-dependent cast-ons, measurements and stitch counts in a fixed order. Once a size is chosen, its number position must remain the same from materials through finishing.

Pattern notation examples

  • Row 9 (RS) Sl1, k5 (7) 8, 2pm, k6 (8) 8, only for size L: k2togL, k1.

When to use it

Use this page before highlighting or extracting the instructions for the selected size.

What to check

Check the size order at the beginning of the pattern and verify it again in measurement tables and stitch totals.

Common mistakes

Following the visual middle number instead of the selected size position or mixing garment and body measurements.