The Ruska Sweater was created for a special occasion. Inspired by a design competition hosted by the renowned Finnish yarn brand Novita, celebrating 50 years of their iconic yarn, Seitsemän Veljestä, the goal was to design a sweater that feels both classic and enduring. This is a unisex design that blends Nordic tradition with modern wearability.

Knitted from the top-down, with short rows incorporated after the colorwork yoke.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6)

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 90 (98, 106, 114) (122, 132) cm / 36 (39, 42.5, 45.5) (49, 53)“
Body length from middle back: 52 (53, 55, 57) (59, 61) cm / 21 (21, 22, 23) (23.5, 24.5)”
Sleeve length: 45 (46, 47, 47) (48, 49) cm / 18 (18.5, 19, 19) (19, 19.5)“

The sweater is meant to be worn either fit to size or with approx. 5–10 cm / 2–4” of positive ease.

YARN
Worsted-weight yarn.
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100 % Merino Wool, 250 m / 100 g)
Shown in Gilliatt, colorways Caramel and Sel.

YARDAGE
MC 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls of Gilliatt or 900 (1000, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1500) m / 985 (1095, 1205, 1310) (1420, 1640) yds
CC 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 balls of Gilliatt or 200, (200, 200, 200) (250, 250) m / 220 (220, 220, 220) (275, 275) yds

NEEDLES
3 mm / US 3 and 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles, 80–100 cm / 32–40”. You can use DPNs or shorter circulars for sleeves and neckline.

GAUGE
20 sts × 26 rnds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4” in colorwork on 3.5 mm / US 4 after blocking.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch cords, darning needle.