Friendly robot sweater

This pattern combines two yarn weights; the chunky Alafosslopi and the worsted/DK Malabrigo Rios. The Alafoss is warm, sturdy but also itchy and the Rios is super soft and flexible. The use of linen stitch makes the Alafosslopi yoke even more inflexible but also very warm and withstanding wind. You will get the best result if you use three different colors of Alafosslopi (or more!).

The construction starts from the upper yoke and increases are worked with yarn-overs in a raglan setup. Sleeves are separated and the working yarn is switched to worsted/DK superwash. The body is worked in sections of ribbing with stripes of purl rows between them where Alafosslopi yarn can be sewn in at the end if you want. The body is finished with a linen stitch edging. The collar is worked in worsted superwash ribbing to avoid itching at the neck. Sleeves are worked in Alafosslopi linen stitch for superb resistance to cold and wind, but finished in worsted superwash cuffs for comfort.

A note on the stated yoke depth: part of the armhole depth is included in the collar, so the table yoke depth is what you are expected to have in CC. For size selection you can assume the armhole depth has a small positive ease.

See table in pictures.

Knit, purl, linen stitch, various increases and decreases, German short-rows.

7 mm/ US13 circular needles 40cm/16’’, 60cm/24’’ and 80 cm/32’’ for a comfortable increase.

4 mm/ US6 40 cm/16’’ and 80 cm/32’’ circular needles for collar and body.

Scrap yarn for holding sleeves. Markers.

Follow the pattern. If you wish to make changes, consult with me first.

You can use any colors or yarn you like, as long as it follows gauge.

Make sure you register your yardage (each color separately).

If you think you may not make it until deadline, contact me in time and we can discuss.

Register your test as a project on Ravelry, referring to given test code, as soon as you start your project. Add at least one picture of your finished project when done.

After finishing, answer feedback questions here at Yarnpond. Let me know as soon as you have questions or issues (here at Yarnpond or by e-mail).

After finishing, send me a picture of a person (you or someone else) wearing the finished sweater that I can use for marketing (Ravelry, Instagram,...)

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

You will get the final pattern, once it's released.

I also offer you one of my other patterns of your choice for free, if test knitting and other post-testing steps above are finished in time (coupon code at Ravelry).