The Ruke Butterfly cardigan is a short-style knit with a V-neck and short, wide sleeves. This cardigan is worked top-down in Stockinette stitch with raglan shaping using LLI and RLI increases. The cuffs and hem are worked in a rib stitch pattern. Since both the body and sleeves are worked straight, it can easily be made longer - just remember to estimate more yarn. It’s a perfect project for beginners who want to learn how to work increases and start knitting sweaters and cardigans. The Ruke Butterfly cardigan is a timeless piece with a slightly tapered silhouette at the bottom, giving it a feminine and elegant look.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 25 cm (10 in) positive ease. Shown in size M.

Yarn (two yarns held together):

1. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100 g (3.5 oz) = 350 m (383 yds)), colour no.: 280.
2. Ruke knit, Wool (100% Wool; 100 g (3.5 oz) = 350 m (383 yds)), colour no.: 280.
3. Filcolana, Tilia (70% Kid mohair, 30% Silk; 25 g (0.9 oz) = 210 m (230 yds)), colour no.: 336.

Yarn weight for two strands (Chunky / Craft / Rug):
1. Ruke knit, Wool (for two strands):
300 (300) 400 (400) 500 (500) 600 (700) g
10.6 (10.6) 14.1 (14.1) 17.6 (17.6) 21.1 (24.6) oz
3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 6 (7) balls
1050 (1050) 1400 (1400) 1750 (1750) 2100 (2450) m
1149 (1149) 1532 (1532) 1915 (1915) 2298 (2681) yds

1. Filcolana, Tilia: 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) balls

Needles:
6 mm (US10, UK4) 40-60-80-100 cm (16-24-31-40 in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) = 13 stitches x 22 rows in Stockinette stitch after washing.

Notions:
8 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50 cm (20 in) length, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Youtube video links with QR codes, cardigan schematic, finished measurements size table, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference: 111 (118.5) 124.5 (132.5) 138.5 (146) 152.5 (160) cm / 44.25 (47.5) 49.75 (53) 55.5 (58.5) 61 (64) in
Sweater length (in back center from neck): 42 (43.5) 45.5 (47.5) 49 (51) 52.5 (54.5) cm / 16.75 (17.5) 18.25 (19) 19.75 (20.25) 21 (21.75) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 37.5 (39) 41 (42.5) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (50) cm / 15 (15.75) 16.25 (17) 17.75 (18.5) 19.25 (20) in
Sleeve upper arm circumference: 54 (57) 61 (64) 67.5 (71) 74.5 (77.5) cm / 21.5 (22.75) 24.25 (25.5) 27 (28.25) 29.75 (31) in