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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Mars is part of The Planets Collection - patterns inspired by the orchestral suite by Gustav Holst. The lace pattern was designed by Naomi Parkhurst using her system of encoding words into numbers, in this case the word Mars. A bold mosaic pattern contrasts with the large lace panels. The sample was knit with Pendragon DK from Avalon Springs Farm in colorways that evoke landscapes of Mars. The length and width are customizable and the pattern can be knit in any weight yarn from fingering to a light worsted. Testers are welcome to use the yarn of their choice. The sample shawl was knit with two colors, but more could be used if desired. It is important to have a good contrast between the two colors used for the mosaic section. If your colors are too similar the pattern may be lost. I recommend knitting a swatch with a few garter stitch rows switching colors every two rows to see if you like the combination. The sample shawl used approx. 435 yds of Color A (red) and 325 yds of Color B (grey). Testers are welcome to adjust the size of the shawl to their taste, but this may change yarn requirements.
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| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2020-11-21 This is a flexible deadline! |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Pattern access | The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond. |
| Advertiser | Kira Wharton Designs |
| Spots available | 4 |
| Sizes required | sample size or modified to suit the tester |
| Finished measurements | 17 “ wide x 62” long |
| Gauge | 17 sts by 23 rows over 4” in lace pattern, blocked |
| Charted or written pattern | Both |
| Skills required | knit k2sp - k2tog, pass stitch back to left needle, slip 2nd stitch on left needle over the first and slip the first stitch back to the right needle k2tog purl s1 - slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in back sk2p - sl 1, k2tog, peso sl wyif - slip 1 stitch purl-wise with yarn in front ssk yo 1-1 RC - slip one stitch to cable needle, hold to back, knit one, knit one from cable needle 1-1 LC - slip one stitch to cable needle, hold to front, knit one, knit one from cable needle |
| Construction type | bottom up |
| Required or recommended yarn | Pendragon DK from Avalon Springs |
| Yardage | 435 yds Color A (red), 325 yds Color B (grey) |
| Tools required | US size 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, 32” circular recommended darning needle to weave in ends cable needle (opt.) |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Finished project by the end of the test, with notes on yarn and needles used, mods, finished measurements, and gauge. Finished size may vary from sample, but please note the mods. Completed feedback questions. A linked project on Ravelry following the publication of the pattern would be lovely, but is not required. |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
Testers who complete the test will be gifted a copy of the finished pattern as well as an additional pattern of their choice from my Ravelry store. |
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