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 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
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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.
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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
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 divide2021-09-14: Started Sleeves |
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