Job type | Test knit |
Description | This textured wrap is worked flat and incorporates different texture patterns separated by garter stitch bands. Starting at the narrowest point, the stitch count increases by one stitch every fourth row to create an elongated triangle. Sample was worked with approximately 500 yd/458 m worsted weight wool, but the pattern is easily adjustable to any amount of yarn. |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Start date | 2019-04-03 |
Due date | 2019-04-05 |
Craft | Knitting |
Test secrecy | Teasable |
Advertiser | Porpoise Designs |
Spots available | 8 |
Sizes required | Adjustable based on available yarn |
Finished measurements | Sample as shown is 66"/167.5 cm long by 27"/68.5 cm wide. Testers can work wrap to their desired size, but must provide accurate yardage used and complete at least 2 repeats of the texture sequence (8 texture blocks with 9 garter stitch bands). |
Gauge | 16 stitches/23 rows over 4"/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch |
Charted or written pattern | Written |
Skills required | Knitting, purling, increasing (kfb), casting on and binding off |
Construction type | Side to side |
Required or recommended yarn | Worsted weight yarn, approximately 500 yd/458 m for sample as shown. Can be done in multiple colors if desired |
Tools required | US 9/5.5 mm needles for working flat (circular or straight as preferred) Tapestry needle to weave in ends |
Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
Requirements from the maker |
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Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
Upon completion of the test:
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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. 2019-03-25: 25 March 2019: First repeat of texture sequence (Sections 1-5) completed |
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