BUNDLE DEAL
Save NZD $3 if you purchase both Ruru and Ruru Light - no code required, just add both to your cart. Discount also applies if you have previously purchased the Ruru DK pattern

If you’re anything like me, sewing up a garment after knitting isn’t my favourite task in the world, but I really love the shape of the classic set-in sleeve. Ruru Cardigan Light gives the best of both worlds, without the need to sew in sleeves or pick up button bands.

PATTERN DESCRIPTION
The Ruru Cardigan is a textured v-neck cardigan in sizes from Prem-24 months. Designed to keep little ones warm, while being easy to put on and with plenty of ease. Ruru are small owls native to New Zealand. They are adorable but have plenty of attitude, just like this cardigan.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted from the bottom up to the underarms, the fronts and backs are then separated and worked separately. Armhole decreases and front shaping is worked as you go. The shoulders can either be worked with kitchener stitch for a seamless cardigan or cast off and sewn together.
The sleeve stitches are then picked up around the armhole. Sleeve caps are worked using German short row shaping, then the sleeves are worked in the round down to the cuff. The garter stitch button bands are worked as you go.
Stitch numbers and measurements for each size are presented as Prem (NB, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24) months. Use the correct instructions for the size you are knitting.

SKILLS REQUIRED
The skill level for this pattern is adventurous beginner/intermediate. You will use the following techniques:
Kitchener stitch (optional)
Tubular cast-off (optional)
Picking up stitches
German short rows
Long tail cast on
Slipped stitches
Yarn overs
Cast off

EQUIPMENT
2.75 mm circular or straight needles
3.0 mm circular or straight needles
2.75 mm short circular or double pointed needles
3.0 mm short circular or double pointed needles
6 x removable stitch markers
4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) x buttons

TENSION/GAUGE
26 sts and 36 rows to 10cm in textured pattern on larger needles. Knitting a swatch is highly recommended. The textured pattern consists of a K1, P1 row every 4th row, with the remainder in stocking stitch (K on RS, P on WS).

SUGGESTED YARN
4ply yarn (approx. 180m/50g ball)
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) 50g balls required for sizes Prem (NB, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-18, 18-24) months.

Skeinz Flight Merino Lite or other 4ply of the same gauge is recommended for Ruru Light. If substituting yarn, check tension and adjust needle size as required