Ruskaretki

**The Ruskaretki Cardigan** is knitted in soft Novita Wonder Wool DK yarn. The narrow stripes, created using an easy colorwork technique, make it hard to stop — you’ll always want to knit just one more round! Glowing in the rich colours of autumn foliage, this cardigan is the most beautiful companion for the season, keeping you warm like a loyal friend. **Designer** Minna Metsänen **Yarn** [Novita Wonder Wool DK][1] (6341) Dark Chocolate 100(150)150(150)200(200)200(250) g (799) Gerbera 50(50)100(100)100(100)150(150) g (283) Hibiscus 50(50)50(100)100(100)150(150) g (3161) Light Sage 50(50)100(100)100(100)150(150) g (392) Nature 50(50)50(100)100(100)150(150) g (0581) Fine Sand 50(50)50(100)100(100)150(150) g (5471) Lingon Juice 50(50)50(100)100(100)150(150) g **Needles** Circular needles (40 and 80 cm / 16 and 32”) Novita 3 mm and 3,5–4 mm / US 2.5 and US 4–6. Double-pointed needles Novita 3 mm and 3,5–4 mm / US 2.5 and US 4–6 for the sleeves, if not using the Magic Loop technique. Or size needed to meet the gauge. **Notions** 6 stitch markers, 6 buttons **Gauge** 22 sts and 30 rounds in stockinette stitch on larger needles = 10 cm / 4” **Finished measurements** body circumference 90(98)106(114)122(130)138(146) cm / 35.5(38.5)41.75(45)48(51.25)54.25(57.5)” length at centre back (without neckline ribbing) 56(58)60(62)64(66)68(70) cm / 22(23)23.5(24.5)25.25(26)26.75(27.5)” sleeve length from underarm 46(46)47(47)48(48)49(49) cm / 18(18)18.5(18.5)18.75(18.75)19.25(19.25)” **Recommended ease** 5–15 cm / 2–6” (classic fit) [1]: https://novita.com/en/products/novita-wonder-wool-dk-50-g-100-villalanka?