Ruth is an oversized, reversible, two coloured brioche sweater, that is worked seamlessly from the top down. This sweater has a double knitted stripe which continuously runs along the shoulder line and down the sleeve length.

You can choose between working the 1x1 rib stitch crew neckline either to be folded down for a double neckline using a provisional cast on or leave it plain. The shoulders are formed using a saddle shoulder construction. You can include optional waist shaping (like pink sample version) into the body.

DIFFICULTY
The pattern is suitable for intermediate. However, all special techniques are explained step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless required.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Finished garment bust circumference:
103 (106.5) 113 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 176.5 cm |
40.5 (42) 44.5 (47.25) 51.25 (55) 59 (63) 69.5”

Included positive ease: + 15-20 cm | + 6-8”

The brioche pattern contributes to an oversized look. It is suggested that you knit your sweater with the indicated positive ease of 15-20 cm | 6-8” around the bust for best results.

LANGUAGES
​The pattern is available in English and German.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

MC: Snefnug by CaMaRose0g - 110 m | 120 yards:
250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 450 g | 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 skeins
CC: Snefnug by CaMaRose 110 m | 120 yards:
200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g | 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 skeins
Or approximately
​MC: 470 (480) 500 (560) 610 (670) 730 (790) 890 meters | 520 (530) 550 (620) 670 (740) 800 (870) 980 yards of Worsted weight yarn.
CC: 450 (460) 480 (530) 580 (650) 710 (760) 870 meters | 500 (510) 530 (580) 640 (720) 780 (840) 960 yards of Worsted weight yarn.

NEEDLES

• Circular needles 5 mm | US 8 | UK 6 in 40 cm | 16” & 60 cm | 24” or length that feels best
• Circular needles 4 mm | US 6 | UK 8 in 40 cm | 16”
• Set of Double Pointed Needles 4 mm | US 6 | UK 8 for the sleeve cuffs | neckline

SUPPLIES

• Stitch markers
• Stitchholder or scrap yarn
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle

GAUGE
12 stitches x 15 brioche-rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”
In brioche pattern worked flat with 5 mm | US 8 | UK 6, blocked and measured laid flat.
Please note: 1 brioche row = 2 rows worked (1 in each colour) = 1 counted row. Only count the knit stitch columns per row.

TECHNIQUES USED

• Casting on
• Knitting and purling stitches
• Picking up stitches
• Two-coloured brioche flat & in the round
• Two-coloured double knitting in the round
• Increasing knit & purl stitches using M1R(p), M1L(p)
• Optional: decreasing brioche knit stitches
• Binding off using your favourite stretchy method | Italian Bind Off

Illustrated explanations of the techniques from ‘Two-coloured brioche’ onwards are included in the pattern.

Reproduction for private use only. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited. All rights reserved. © Yarn Me Up | Johanna Schütz | 2023