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Amber Waves Travel Wrap

Job type Test crochet
Description

This pattern works up quickly with two stitch repeats through the body sections creating interesting texture that opens up beautifully when blocked. It features a simple armhole structure and basic color work with two colors, making it a perfect project for beginner crocheters who would like to expand their crocheting and garment making skills.

 

Sample is worked in size small/medium.

 

Hooks used include size K (6.50mm) for the trim and size J (6.00mm) for the body.

 

Yarn Used is 5(6, 7) skeins (3.5 oz, 275 yards each) Expression Fiber Arts Sparkle DK Yarn. Shown in Caramel Popcorn {MC, 4(5, 6) skeins} and Gray Pearl {CC, 1 skein}. If those colors aren’t available, any shade from this category will work.

 

Sizes included in the pattern are Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, 2X-Large/3X-Large {S/M (L/XL, 2XL/3XL)}.

Difficulty Moderate
Start date 2019-03-18
Due date 2019-04-05
Craft Crochet
Test secrecy Teasable
Advertiser CreativeEndeavorsKS
Spots available 6
Sizes required Small/Medium, Large/X-Large, 2X-Large/3X-Large
Finished measurements

S/M (LG/XL, 2XL/3XL)

Total Length 23 (28, 33) inches.

Total Width 53.5 (57, 59.5) inches.

Gauge 16 sts/4 inches and 12 rows/4 inches in Body Row pattern.
Charted or written pattern Both
Skills required

Two Colors Stranded colorwork

Basic Garment construction with armholes

 

Construction type One piece from side to side.
Required or recommended yarn Small/Medium: 1180 yds, Large/XL: 1525 yds, 2XL/3XL: 1860 yds of DK weight yarn.
Tools required

HOOK: US Size J (6.00 mm) for body and US Size K (6.50 mm).

OTHER TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker

Testing needs:

  • Please create a project page on Ravelry and link it to the pattern page when it is released. 
  • Help with spelling and grammar would be appreciated, correct any typo or errors in instructions. 
  • Verify stitch counts and accuracy with charts. 
  • Please provide a good photo of the FO to the designer. 
  • Once the pattern is published on Ravelry, please link your project to it.

 

Rewards from the designer

Testers who complete the requirements of the test on time will receive a finished copy of the pattern once it is released.

Milestones

The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress.

2019-03-19: Have first trim section completed
2019-03-22: Have body section completed to first armhole.
2019-03-29: Have body section completed to last armhole.
2019-04-02: Have body section and last trim section completed.
2019-04-05: Have entire wrap completed, blocked, and photos taken.
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