Ruke Twins sweater by Neringa Ruke

Ruke Twins sweater

Knitting
June 2022
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Sport
+ Sport
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1148 - 1531 yards (1050 - 1400 m)
128 (134) 140 to be worn with 15-17cm (6-7in) positive ease. Shown in size 134.
English
This pattern is available from rukeknit.com for €5.00.

The Ruke Twins sweater is designed with a crew neck, neckline, and long narrowing sleeves. It is worked top-down in Stockinette stitch pattern in raglan, using the increases M1R and M1L. The neck, cuffs, and hem are worked in a Rib stitch pattern. The body of the sweater is worked straight, making it easy to lengthen and add more yarns if necessary. This sweater is a capsule design and is a perfect fit for wearing under outwear.

Language: English

Sizes:
128 (134) 140 (150) to be worn with 15-17cm (6-7in) positive ease. Shown in size 134.

Yarns (both yarns held together):

  1. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100g (3.5oz) = 350m (383yds)), colour no.: 206.
  2. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100g (3.5oz) = 350m (383yds)), colour no.: 206.

Yarn weight (Chunky/Craft/Rug):
Ruke knit, Wool (for two strands):
300 (400) 400 (400) g
10.6 (14.1) 14.1 (14.1) oz
3 (4) 4 (4) balls
1050 (1400) 1400 (1400) m
1149 (1532) 1532 (1532) yds

Needles:
4mm (US6, UK8) and 5mm (US8, UK6) 40-60cm (16-24in) circular needles. 4mm (U6, UK8) and 5mm (US8, UK6) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in) = 15 stitches x 24 rows in Stockinette stitch pattern after washing.

Notions:
9 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50cm (20in) length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, and abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 77.5 (84) 90.5 (93.5) cm / 31 (33.5) 36.25 (37.25) in
Sweater length (in back center): 43.5 (46) 48.5 (51) cm / 17.25 (18.25) 19.25 (20.25) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 45 (50) 52.5 (55) cm / 18 (20) 21 (22) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 31.5 (34.5) 37.5 (40) cm / 12.5 (13.75) 15 (16) in