Guava Lava Sweater

The **Guava Lava Sweater** is a top-down raglan featuring a continuous 1x1 twisted rib detail that flows seamlessly from the collar, down the yoke, and along the sleeves to the cuffs. The sweater begins with a folded collar then German short rows, followed by size specific compound increase rates for the sleeves and body to create a balanced fit across all sizes. The body is then joined in the round at the underarms and worked straight to a folded hem. Sleeves are worked top-down and are available in short, medium, or long lengths. **Yarn** Cascade Yarns Cantata or Cantata Hand Paints or any other worsted weight yarn you can reach gauge with. The yellow version is knit with Cascade Yarns Cantata in 31 Lemon Ice, and the pink version is Cascade Yarns Cantata Hand Paints in 210 Sherbet. This is a 70% cotton 30% merino blown yarn offered in solid & variegated colors. It knits up very lightweight and airy. I recommend using a worsted weight yarn with a slightly “sticky,” woolly, or fluffy texture. Superwash or silkier yarns may be more prone to showing tension inconsistencies, particularly in the twisted rib sections and increase areas. **Gauge** 18 sts x 24 rows in stockinette on 5.5mm needles = 4”x4” after blocking **Needle** 5.5mm US 9 for body & sleeves 4.5mm US 7 for collar, cuffs & hem **Sizes** XS(S,M,L) XL{XXL,2XL,3XL} 4XL(5XL,6XL) Check the photos for a full schematic and size chart with dimensions. Designed to have 6-9 inches/15-23cm of positive ease For example: Genevieve is 5’10” with a 33” chest measurement. She’s wearing the yellow version in a size S for 5” of ease and the pink/white version in a size M for 9” of ease. The pink is shown with the long sleeve length and the yellow is the medium sleeve length, both are knit to pattern for body length. #sizeinclusive **Finished Measurements** Chest circumference: 34(38,42,46) 50{54,58,62} 66(70,74) inches 86(97,107,117) 127{137,147,157} 168(178,188) cm **Yardage** 1086(1203,1324,1457) 1584{1707,1832,1971} 2095(2230,2356) yards/ 993(1100,1210,1332) 1448{1560,1675,1802} 1915(2039,2154) meters **Skills** German short rows, M1R/M1L/M1Rp/M1Lp increases, K2TOG/SSK decreases, Twisted Rib, folded collar, cuffs & hem There are video tutorials linked in the pattern for help with specific sections/skills.