Alva, a boxy v-neck oversized drop shoulder sweater, worked top down.

I loved the color of the Holst supersoft Sloe, and wanted a fairly big and plain sweater to really show of the color:)
It comes in 9 sizes, measurements below.

Sizes:

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference:

88 (98) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 170 cm. {34,75 (38,5) 43,25 (47,25) 51,25 (55) 59 (63) 67 inches}

Upper arm circumference:

35 (37) 38 (38) 45 (48) 50 (53) 55 cm. {13,75 (14,5) 15 (15) 17,75 (19) 19,75 (20,75) 21,75 inches}

Gauge:

Stockinette in the round = with main needles - 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm {4 x 4 inches} in stockinette worked flat.
The given gauge is after washing and light blocking.

Suggested needles:

Main needles: 4,5 mm {US 7} circular needles (60 cm {24 inches}, 80 cm {32 inches} or 100 cm {40 inches} or double pointed needles for small circumference.

Smaller needles: 3,5 mm {US 4} circular needles (60 {24 inches}, 80 {32 inches} or 100 cm {40 inches} or double pointed needles for small circumference.

Yarn:

2 strands held together, of Holst Garn- Supersoft - 100% wool (50g = 287m/314yd) Color in picture; Sloe.
7 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) 11 (12) 13, 50g balls.

NOTE: The drape of the fabric will change and have a different look if choosing another yarn, swathing is the key to get the fabric you prefer.

Meterage/Yardage if single strand of DK to worsted weight yarn

987,5 (1091) 1180 (1229) 1379 (1467) 1565 (1677) 1760 Meters.
1080 (1194) 1290 (1344) 1507 (1605) 1711 (1834) 1925 Yards.

Notions:

3 stitch markers, 2 of which should be locking stitch markers, a row/round counter, scrap yarn or stitch holder for resting stitches, scissors, measuring tape and a darning needle.

Alva is designed to have approx. 12-16 cm {4,75-6,25 inches} of positive ease.

Sample in pic: Size S
Model Bust: 86 cm/33,75 inches.
Model height: 165 cm/ 5’5 ‘’