Nov 18, 2025
shop sample: ruuno bulky handknit cardigan
Ruuno by Nina Holubcova is a relaxed, cropped, handknit cardigan (as shown) or a longer coat option. It has a cozy bouclé texture and features decorative faux seam details and a wide ribbed collar. Ruuno is worked from the top down, starting at the upper back shaped with German short rows. Stitches for front pieces are picked up at the shoulders. After working down to the armholes, the pieces are joined. The body is worked back and forth to a cropped length, or a long coat with optional pockets. Stitches are picked up to work the applied ribbed collar first, then the sleeves are knit last. (The pattern download includes 2 pdf files, one for the cropped, and one for the Coat length.)
Faux seams are created by picking up stitches to add stability, structure and shape. The collar edges slightly overlap in the center front when laid flat. The cardigan is worn with the purl side of the fabric as RS, but can be worn with the knit (WS) side facing if preferred.
Jill knit our sample in the design yarn, Urth Yarns Lanalpaca, a fluffy and soft super bulky weight bouclé yarn. Lanalpaca is a modern take on a classic loop yarn, in a 50/50 blend of superbaby alpaca and merino wool.
PROJECT SPECS
| Finished Size: | Available sizes: finished bust 41.25, 45.25, 49.25, 53.75, 57.75, 61.5, 65.5, 69.5, 73.5, 78”; shown in 41.25", cropped length |
| Pattern: | Ruuno by Nina Holubcova is available for purchase on Raverly |
| Yarn: | 382-1232 yds super bulky weight; shown in 5 skeins of Urth Yarns Lanalpaca, color Granite |
| Gauge: | 8 stitches and 14.5 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette st |
| Needles: | 16-40" circulars size US 11 & US 10.5 (6.0mm & 6.5mm) |
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