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: 112 (118) 124 (128) 139 cm

Length: 56 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm (measured from the shoulder)

Recommended needles
Circular needles 4 mm (40 cm and 80 cm) and 4.5 mm (40 cm and 80 cm)

If the gauge is not accurate, try smoother or rougher needles (for example bamboo instead of metal, or vice versa)

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