I love knitting both bottom up and top down sweaters. In this scenario I used these two constructions for the same garment, thus I could enjoy both methods at the same time!
Tavila starts with a Provisional Cast-on at the lower part of the yoke and is worked bottom up toward the neckline. An elegant and easy-to-make cable pattern is added to the yoke, which makes the sweater even more attractive.
After the last decrease round in the yoke, some short rows are added across the back of the neck, to raise it higher than the front for the proper fit of the garment.
The live stitches are then picked up for the body and sleeves, and the sweater is worked top down.
Apart from the short rows at the neck, the whole sweater is worked seamlessly in the round.
The sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 7.5 cm / 3” positive ease at bust, however the sleeves are relatively skinny.

The pattern contains schematics, chart and written instructions, photo and video tutorials. It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.

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Pattern info:

To fit following sizes:
S (M1, M2, L1, L2, XL)

85 (90, 95, 100, 105, 110) cm / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44)” bust circumference.

Finished measurements:
-Bust circumference:
92.75 (97.25, 102.75, 107.25, 112.75, 117.25) cm / 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47)”. Intended to be worn with 7.25-7.75 cm / 3” of positive ease at bust.
Sample in first pictures shown in size M1 with 7.25 cm / 3” positive ease at bust.
-Neck circumference: 41 (41.75, 44.5, 46.25, 49, 51) cm /
16.25 (16.75, 17.75, 18.5, 19.75, 20.25)“
-Upper arm circumference: 31.75 (32.75, 34.5, 36.25, 38.25, 40) cm /
12.75 (13, 13.75, 14.5, 15.25, 16)”
-Yoke depth: 20.75 (21, 21.75, 22.25, 23, 26.25) cm /
8.25 (8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 10.5)“
-Sleeve length from underarm to top of cuff: 35 (35.5, 35.5, 36.25, 36.25, 36.75) cm / 14 (14.25, 14.25, 14.5, 14.5, 14.75)”
-Cuff: 7.5 cm / 3”
-Wrist circumference: 18.25 (19, 21, 21.75, 22.75, 23.75) cm /
7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9, 9.5)“

Yarn:
300 (325, 350, 375, 400, 425) g / 1440 (1560, 1680, 1800, 1920, 2040) m / 1575 (1710, 1840, 1970, 2100, 2230) yds, 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) skeins of Lamana Como, 08 curry colourway, DK weight, 100% superfine merino wool, 25 g / 120 m / 131 yds per skein.
(Yarn for the gauge swatch is included)

Needles:
-For the neckband, cuffs and hem: 3 mm / US 2.5, 80 cm or 100 cm / 32” or 40” long circular needle (using Magic loop method), or one set of dpns in the same thickness as circular for the cuffs.

-For sleeves and body: 3.5 mm / US 4, 80 cm or 100 cm or 120 cm / 32” or 40” or 47” long circular needle or one set of dpns in the same thickness as circular for the sleeves. (Change to longer circular needle when needed to accommodate the increasing number of stitches).
-3.5 or 4 mm / US E or G crochet hook for Provisional Cast-on (try to use one that matches your knitting needle size).
-Cable needle


Gauge:
22 sts and 38 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over Stocking stitch and

27 sts and 40 rnds = 10 cm / 4” over 1/1 cable pattern on size 3.5 mm / US 4 needle. Both gauges are worked in the round and measured after blocking.

Notions:
stitch markers
row counter

blunt tapestry needle

contrast yarn of similar weight for Provisional Cast-on
stitch holders or waste yarn
blocking tools
tape measure

The pattern is available for In - Store Sales.

Have fun♡