Ava Sweater is a classic raglan sweater with a loose fit. The sweater is worked from top to bottom. After working the neckline, short rows are made for a good fit across the upper back. The sweater uses multiple colors for the pattern, which are easy to personalize based on the colors you choose. The piece is worked on circular needles from the neck and down to the armholes. Then the piece is divided – the front and back pieces are worked, and then the sleeves are put on hold and worked individually.

If you want to have an easier knitting experience, you can replace the Italian cast on method with the long-tail cast on method. In this case, be careful that the cast on does not become too tight.

SIZES:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5

MATERIALS:
The sweater is worked with 1 strand Saga held together with 2 strands Alva. Both are from Filcolana
Col A, main color: 150 (150) 150 (150) 200 g Saga + 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 g Alva
Col B, narrow stripe: 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Saga + 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 g Alva
Col C, wide stripe: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g Saga + 50 (100) 100 (100) 100 g Alva

GAUGE:
20 stitches and 27 rows in stockinette = 10 x 10 cm on 4.5 mm needles

MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference of the sweater: 112 (118) 124 (128) 139 cm
Length: 56 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm (measured from the shoulder down)

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES:
Circular needles 4 mm (40 cm and 80 cm) and 4.5 mm (40 cm and 80 cm)
UK no. 8 (40 cm and 80 cm) and 7 mm (40 cm and 80 cm)
US no. 6 (16 and 32 inches) and 7 (16 and 32 inches)

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