Ruth

Visit our ‘Knit Tutorials’ page for helpful tips and techniques for knitting [here][1]. [Our Ruth On Demand Class][2] (sold separately) offers a complete step-by-step walkthrough of the Ruth pattern. Learn more about the Cocoknits Method [here][3]. Check out our helpful Tools & Accessories [here][4]! **Ruth** 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. Choose a scrumptious yarn and let Ruth envelop you like a hug! ______________________________________________ **BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN** This sweater is worked using the [**Cocoknits Method**,][5] 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. Purchase [*Cocoknits Sweater Workshop*][6] or visit your local yarn store. ______________________________________________ **Videos** "[How to Work a Collar with The Cocoknits Method][7]"  "[How to Provisional Cast On with Judy’s Magic CO][8]"  **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) *Finished Measurements* Finished Bust: 35.75 (40.5, 44.25, 48)(51.75, 55.5, 60.25)(64, 67.75, 71.5)” / 91 (103, 112.5, 122)(131.5, 141, 153)(162.5, 172, 181.5) cm Finished Length: 19.5 (21.25, 24, 24.75)(26, 26.5, 27.25)(28.25, 29, 29.75)” / 49.5 (54, 61, 63)(66, 67.5, 69)(72, 73.5, 75.5) cm **Materials** *Yarn* 746 (872, 1027, 1136)(1248, 1353, 1451)(1577, 1668, 1769) yds / 679 (794, 934, 1034)(1135, 1230, 1320)(1434, 1517, 1609) m of dk - worsted weight yarn that gets gauge *Shown in:* La Bien Aimée Merino Bouclé (shown in Size 2) 100% Merino; 218 yds / 200 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 4 (4, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7)(8, 8, 9) skeins in Bone (tan) Woolfolk Flette (shown in Size 3) 100% Merino; 131 yds / 120 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein 6 (7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 11)(12, 13, 14) skeins in color 33 (dark gray) Dan Doh Linen (shown in Size 3) 100% Linen; 124 yards/114 m per 1.75 oz /50 g skein 6 (7, 9, 10)(10, 11, 12)(13, 14, 15) skeins in color black natural (black and natural tweed) Bread & Butter Everyday 100% Merino; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 4 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9) skeins in Elote (gold) Blue Sky Suri Merino 60% Suri Alpaca, 40% Merino; 164 yds / 150 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein 5 (6, 7, 7)(8, 9, 9)(10, 11, 11) skeins in Fog *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 dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches) *Notions* Stitch Markers -6 stitch markers in different colors -1 opening (safety pin style) marker Stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches Row counter (optional) *Gauge* 17 sts and 25 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in St st with US 7 / 4.5 mm needle **ERRATA** This pattern has an errata. Please see [Cocoknits.com][9] for more details. [1]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials [2]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/courses/products/ruth-on-demand-class [3]: https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method [4]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools [5]: https://cocoknits.com/pages/the-cocoknits-method [6]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/tools/products/cocoknits-sweater-workshop [7]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-work-a-collar-with-the-cocoknits-method [8]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-provisional-cast-on-with-judy-s-magic-co [9]: https://cocoknits.com/collections/patterns/products/ruth