I originally designed the Ruska Sweater (the rusty red version) with a competition in mind. The Finnish yarn brand Novita was looking for designs to celebrate 50 years of their most popular yarn, Seitsemän Veljestä.

I chose to go with a classic design that is unisex and timeless, maybe a bit traditional too. It definitely pays homage to all those yoke sweaters that came before!

Please note, this is the updated pattern that features the original Tubular Cast On and Cast Off, short rows and the charts are centered in all sizes.

I hope you enjoy knitting this sweater as much as I did!

SIZE
XS, (S,) M, (L,) XL, (XXL)
This sweater is meant to be worn either fit to size or with 3-5 cm positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 1.25’’ / 3-5 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked in the round on smaller needles (after blocking).

20 sts x 26 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stranded knitting (colorwork, worked in the round on larger needles (after blocking).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference 90 (98) 106 (114) 122 (132) cm
Body length from middle back
52 (53) 55 (57) 59 (61) cm
Sleeve length: 45 (46) 47 (47) 48 (49) cm

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt, 100 % Merino Wool, 250m/100 g
Or
Novita Seitsemän Veljestä, 75 % Wool, 25 % Polyamide, 200m /100g

YARDAGE
Gilliatt
MC 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 (shown in Caramel)
CC 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 (shown in Sel)

OR
Seitsemän Veljestä
MC 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8
CC 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2

NEEDLES
3 mm/US 3 for ribbing and stockinette
3.5 mm/US 4 for colorwork
or needles to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, scissors, darning needle.

SUOMI
HUOM. Tämä on päivitetty ohje, joka poikkeaa lehdessä olevasta. Tässä ohjeessa on italialainen aloitus ja päättely, lyhennetyt kerrokset ja kaaviot on keskitetty, kuten alkuperäisessä paidassa.