Product Description
The Ruke Boxy sweater is a below hip-length knit with a v-neck collar and long straight sleeves. This sweater is worked from bottom to top in separate parts. It means that the front and back are worked separately. Sleeves and the collar are worked only after joining the front and the back parts together through the shoulder line using Kitchener stitch.
**Sizes:**XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 30cm (12in) positive ease. Shown in size L.
**Yarns (all held together):**1. Ruke knit, Wool (100% wool; 100g (3.5oz) = 350m (383yds)). Colour no.: 203 (light grey). 2. Ruke knit, Wool (100% wool; 100g (3.5oz) = 350m (383yds)). Colour no.: 203 (light grey). 3. Lamana, Premia (60% mohair, 40% silk; 25g (0.88oz) = 300m (328yds)). Colour no.: 46.
**Gauge:**10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 14 stitches x 25 rows in Stockinette stitch after washing.
**Pattern includes:**Pattern directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.
Ruke Boxy Sweater by Neringa Ruke
What is Being Made
The Ruke Boxy sweater is a below hip-length knitted garment designed with a feminine, simple, and stylish aesthetic. This sweater features a v-neck collar and long straight sleeves, offering a relaxed, boxy silhouette. The pattern is available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 4X, designed to be worn with 30 centimeters (12 inches) of positive ease for a comfortable, oversized fit.
Construction Method
The Ruke Boxy sweater is worked from bottom to top in separate components, making it an excellent introduction to flat knitting techniques. The front and back panels are knitted separately and then joined together at the shoulder line using the Kitchener stitch, a seamless grafting technique that creates an invisible join. The sleeves and v-neck collar are worked only after the front and back sections are joined. The straight construction of both the sweater body and sleeves allows for easy customization—knitters can adjust the length of the garment or sleeves to their preferred measurements, with corresponding adjustments to yarn yardage requirements.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Ruke Boxy sweater is a Lace stitch pattern, which creates an openwork fabric with an elegant, breathable quality. The sweater incorporates slits on both sides in the Hem part, adding design detail and visual interest to the lower edges of the garment.
Techniques Used
- Flat knitting (working in separate pieces rather than in the round)
- Kitchener stitch for seamlessly joining shoulder seams
- Lace stitch pattern work
- Straight knitting for body and sleeve pieces
Materials and Yarn
The Ruke Boxy sweater is worked in chunky weight yarn. The pattern calls for Ruke knit yarn, which is 100% wool with a yardage of 350 meters (383 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces). Multiple yarn strands are held together during knitting to achieve the desired fabric weight and texture. Specific needle or hook size information should be referenced in the complete pattern documentation.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic shaping, stitch patterns, and seaming techniques. It is specifically recommended for those who enjoy flat knitting methods or who wish to develop their skills in this construction approach.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 13 |
| Designer: | Neringa Ruke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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