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Boardwalk Raglan

Job type Test knit
Description

Color blocks and eyelets come together in this retro V-neck raglan pullover. Imagine all of the fun color combinations! Trendy color blocks are worked dark to light from the bottom up on the body and they are reversed on the sleeves. Body and sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up, with A-line shaping for more room at the hips. Body is divided at the armholes, worked flat and seamed. Stitches are picked up around the neck and worked in 1x1 rib to the end.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference at bust: 34 (37.75, 42, 45.75) 50, 53.75, 58)”/ 85.5 (94.5, 105.5, 114.5) 125.5, 134.5, 145.5 cm

Circumference at hips: 38.5 (42, 46.5, 50) 54.5, 58, 62.5”/96.5 (105.5, 116.5, 125.5) 136.5, 145.5, 156.5 cm

Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2021-10-07   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Teasable
Advertiser Donna Estin Designs
Spots available 9
Sizes required S (34"/85.5cm) : Filled!
M (37.75"/94.5cm) : 1 testers needed
L (42"/105.5cm) : 1 testers needed
1X (45.75/114.5cm) : 1 testers needed
2X (50"/116.5cm) : 2 testers needed
3X (53.75"/134.5cm) : 2 testers needed
4X (58"/145.5cm) : 2 testers needed
Finished measurements

Circumference at bust: 34 (37.75, 42, 45.75) [50, 53.75, 58)”/ 85.5 (94.5, 105.5, 114.5) [125.5, 134.5, 145.5] cm

 Circumference at hips: 38.5 (42, 46.5, 50) [54.5, 58, 62.5]”/96.5 (105.5, 116.5, 125.5) [136.5, 145.5, 156.5] cm

 

Gauge In St st: 22 sts & 30 rnds = 4”/10cm with larger needles, after blocking
Charted or written pattern Written
Skills required

The pattern is written out, with schematics.  There are no charts.  Stitch patterns used are stockinette, 1x1 ribbing and an eyelet band.  Techniques used in this pattern include:

            knitting in the round

            yarn over

            single increases and decreases

            sssk decrease

            tubular cast on (video link included)

            tubular bind off (video link included)

            seaming pieces together

Construction type Bottom up
Required or recommended yarn DK weight wool or wool blend in 4 colors. Sample knit in: Baah Yarn, Sonoma DK, (234yds/214m, 3.5oz/ 100g, 100% Superwash Merino wool):
Yardage A: 405 (449, 502, 560) [626, 688, 751] yds / 371 (411, 458, 512) [573, 629, 686] m B: 246 (273, 305, 340) [381, 418, 456] yds / 225 (250, 279, 311) [348, 382, 417] m C: 230 (255, 285, 318) [356, 391, 427] yds / 211 (233, 261, 291) [326, 357, 390] m D: 281 (312, 348, 389) [435, 477, 521] yds / 256 (285, 318, 356) [398, 437, 476] m
Tools required

Size US 5 (UK 9) (3.75mm) 24-32”/60-80cm circular and one set of double pointed needles (dpn) or preferred needle for working small circumferences

Size US 6 (UK 8) (4.0mm) 24-32”/60-80cm circular and one set of double pointed needles (dpn) or preferred needle for working small circumfereces 

Stich holders

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Waste yarn or spare circular needle the same size or smaller than working needle.

 

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

Please post weekly progress reports with photos if possible.  You can always email me as well.

Finish & block sweater by the deadline.

Create a Ravelry project page with pictures (at least one modeled) & link to pattern.

Kindly rate the pattern and add a finish date to project page.

Complete a short survey at the end.

Rewards from the designer

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
The designer will run a giveaway and give a prize to one or more testers

Tester will receive a free, clean copy of the final version after any revisions have been made.

Plus two free patterns of your choice from my Ravelry store or website.

Plus  there's a GIVEWAY!  All testers who complete the test by deadline will be entered into a drawing for a free hank of Baah Sonoma DK yarn in Pink Sand (retail value $30).  https://www.thelovinashop.com/products/pink-sand-baah-yarn-sonoma

Shipping cost is included and must be to a U.S. address.    

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.

2021-08-31: Completed body to armhole divide
2021-09-14: Started Sleeves

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