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Snow Days

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
  • Feedback on pattern accuracy and readability
  • Pictures of finished, blocked wrap (including a modelled shot please) by end of test period
  • Create a Ravelry project page with pictures by the end of the test period
  • Complete a short survey after the test is finished
Rewards from the designer

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

Upon completion of the test: 

  • Final version of the tested pattern upon publication
  • Gift the tested pattern to a friend
  • Coupon code for one other pattern from my Ravelry store
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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