Note! You can find the pattern at Ruukin Kehräämö’s website in English and Finnish

Rukki sweater is a top down cable sweater pattern. This classic but modern mens cable sweater includes saddle shoulder construction which makes the sweater fit perfectly. The sweater is knitted using different types of cable motifs, but they are easy to remember because of their simplicity. The cables give the sweater a feel of a classic cable sweater, but it is suitable for both formal occasions and everyday wear.

For the yarn I wanted to use a soft one which has a bit of rustic feel in it. So that’s why I chose Ruukin Kehräämö’s Alpaca/Linen/Silk blend. The sweater has a relaxed fit and full length sleeves and body.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

Sample in size 2 (S)

Note! Measurements are based on calculations. Final garment can stretch while wet / steam blocking

Finished bust circumference: 99 (109, 117.5, 127.5, 135.5) (145.5, 154, 163.5) cm / 39.75 (43.75, 47, 51, 54.25) (58.25, 61.5, 65.5)”
Garment includes 13.5–19 cm / 5.25–7.5” of positive ease
Total length (at CB): 66 (67, 68, 69, 70) (71, 72, 73) cm / 26 (26.25, 26.75, 27.25, 27.5) (28, 28.25, 28.75)”
Length adjustable
Sleeve length: 48 (48, 51, 51, 51) (53, 53, 53) cm / 19 (19, 20, 20, 20) (21, 21, 21)”
Length adjustable
Upper arm circumference: 37.5 (39, 40, 41, 42.5) (43.5, 45.5, 47.5) cm / 15 (15.75, 16, 16.25, 17) (17.5, 18.25, 19)”
Cuff circumference: 25.5 (25.5, 25.5, 27.5, 27.5) (27.5, 27.5, 29) cm / 10.25 (10.25, 10.25, 11, 11) (11, 11, 11.75)”

Yarn
Yarn weight: Worsted

Yarn used in the sample:
Ruukin Kehräämö Alpakkapellavasilkki
(75% baby alpaca, 15% linen, 10% silk)
350 m / 383 yds per 100 g
Note! Yarn held double

Shown in color Dark Rosegrey

Yardage
8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11) skeins of suggested yarn, or 1240 (1330, 1440, 1520, 1620) (1720, 1830, 1920) meters / 1355 (1450, 1575, 1665, 1775) (1875, 2000, 2100) yards of worsted weight yarn

Gauge
22 s / 26 rows (10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 “) chart 6 in the round
after finishing

Needles
• 4,5 mm / US 7 circular needles (at least ø 80 cm / 32”) for the body and (ø 40 cm / 16”) for the sleeves
• 4 mm / US 6 circular needles (at least ø 80 cm / 32”) for the body and sleeve ribbing and (ø 40 cm / 16”) for the neckline ribbing

Note! Use needle size that gets you the right gauge.

Notions
cable needle
tapestry needle
stitch markers
stitch cord or waste yarn