Clara by Cata Rubke

Clara

Knitting
March 2026
yarn held together
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
840 - 1860 yards (768 - 1701 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
English Finnish

Clara is a lightweight and timeless piece designed for warm days or elegant layering. Featuring a clean round neckline at the front and a refined buttoned back, it combines sophistication with versatility. Stylised lines on the sides add subtle structure, while side openings create movement and comfort. 

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (buttoned): 33.25 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25, 49.25) (53.25, 57.25, 61.25, 66)“ / 83 (93, 103, 113, 123) (133, 143, 153, 165) cm.

Width from Shoulder to Shoulder: 13 (13.5, 13.75, 14.5, 15.5) (15.5, 15.75, 16.5, 17)“ / 32.5 (33.5, 34.5, 36.5, 38.5) (38.5, 39.5, 41.5, 42.5) cm.

Armhole Depth: 8 (8, 8.5, 8.5, 8.75) (9.5, 9.5, 10.25, 10)“ / 20 (20, 21.5, 21.5, 22) (23.5, 23.5, 25.5, 25) cm.

Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 13” / 32.5 cm.

Total Length: 21 (21, 21.5, 21.5, 21.75) (22.5, 22.5, 23.25, 23)“ / 52.5 (52.5, 53.5, 54, 54.5) (56, 56.5, 58, 57.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) balls of Caravela by Rosarios 4 (100% bamboo viscose, 382 yds / 350 m – 100 g), in the colourway 27. 

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern.

Or approx. 840 (935, 1095, 1200, 1295) (1450, 1570, 1765, 1860) yds / 770 (855, 1000, 1095, 1185) (1325, 1435, 1615, 1700) m of sport-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Summerlite 4 Ply by Rowan or Candide by De Rerum Natura.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm at least 32” / 80 cm circular needles (main needles), US 4 / 3.5 mm at least 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for buttonbands and neckline).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 5 buttons (diameter 0.75” / 20 mm).

GAUGE
20 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.