Ruth by Julie Weisenberger strikes the balance between sophistication and comfort. It’s a straightforward Cocoknits method pattern with an incorporated collar, but the magic happens when you cross the front collar stitches, transforming it into a streamlined shawl collar pullover. Side vents add to the ease and wearability of the sweater.
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using the Cocoknits Method, a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger.
All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages in Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail.
3 (4, 5)
Finished Bust: 44.25 (48, (51.75)” / 112.5 (122, 131.5) cm
Finished Length: 24 (24.75, 26)” / 61 (63, 66) cm
GAUGE:
17 sts and 25 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st with US 7 / 4.5 mm needle
NEEDLES:
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body (length should be shorter than bust circumference).
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40” / 100 cm to work magic loop on sleeves, or dpns
US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
US 0-3 / 2-3 mm dpns or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)