Ruthby Julie Weisenbergerstrikes the balance between sophistication and comfort. Its 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.

BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PATTERN
This sweater is worked using theCocoknits Method,a commonsense system for knitting seamless, tailored sweaters from the top down. The Cocoknits Method is explained in detail inCocoknits Sweater Workshopby Julie Weisenberger.

All of the page numbers in this pattern refer to the pages inCocoknits Sweater Workshop, where the techniques are explained in detail.

SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)shown in Size 3
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Finished Bust: 35.75 (40.5) / 91 (103) cm
Finished Length: 19.5 (21.25) / 49.5 (54) cm

GAUGE:
17 sts and 25 rows / rnds = 4 / 10 cm square in St st with US 7 / 4.5 mm needle

Ruth PDF6 (7) skeinsDan Doh Linen, shown in Black NaturalNeedles and notions are not included.

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 dpns or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)