Simple Sport/DK Weight Pullover with Short Row Curvature in Body

The Gently Flowing Pullover is a stockinette circular yoke pullover that's worked top down. It features German short rows to create a curvature in the body. This curvature, inspired by the gentle flow from one phase of life to the next, is emphasized with the use of a contrasting color and a round of decorative eyelets. Life is always full of unexpected twists and turns, and it's important to embrace those bends in the path. This pullover marks one of those transitions for me, as I begin to design more patterns that I’m truly excited to wear and feel like "me."

This is a SECRET TEST knit for inTANDEM zine, meaning progress/finished photos cannot be shared online [including, but not limited to, on Ravelry, Instagram, and Facebook] until the publication has given the ok. This will be near the time of the pattern release in July/August 2023.

The test will begin no later than Friday, February 24; however, applicants will still be accepted after that date.

Please message me if you have any questions (including what the pullover looks like)!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12)

Finished garment Chest Circumference: 27.75 (32, 36, 40, 45.75) (50, 54.25, 58, 62) (68, 72.25, 76)"/ 69.5 (80, 90, 100, 114.5) (125, 135.5, 145, 155) (170, 180.5, 190) cm

Recommended to be worn with 2"/5 cm positive ease at chest circumference. The design sample has 0" of ease on me, and it looks very nice; it will have 1-2" of positive ease on the model for the publication. If your size falls between sizes, I recommend choosing the direction you most feel comfortable with (negative ease or positive ease). It's primarily a plain stockinette pullover, so it will look nice either way!

• Knitting in the round
• Ribbing
• Increases for the yoke
• German short rows for curvature in body
• Decreases for the sleeves
• Yarn overs for small eyelet details

There is no colorwork. The two colors are used separate from one another.

NEEDLES

• US 6/4.0 mm circular needle, at least 32"/80 cm long
• US 6/4.0 mm circular needle for working a small circumference in the round – traditional or flexible double pointed, two circulars, or one long circular as you prefer

Or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

• blocking mats and t-pins, optional
• 13 (14, 18, 17, 19) (22, 23, 26, 28) (29, 31, 30) stitch markers, including one unique removeable stitch marker to indicate beginning of round
• tape measure
• tapestry needle
• waste yarn or stitch holder

• complete the body of the pullover and one sleeve, minimum
• provide feedback in the chat during the test
• link a Ravelry project page to the pattern page 
• complete the feedback form at the end of the test
• WHEN THE PATTERN RELEASES (not during the test): include high quality photos, two minimum with at least one showing the pullover when being worn, on Ravelry page
• WHEN THE PATTERN RELEASES (not during the test): (optional) share on Instagram - and I'll share it with my audience

Note: if you aren't able to use Ravelry, that will not prevent you from being accepted to the test. We can find a work-around solution for you.

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

Upon completion of all requirements and the release of the pattern, you will receive the final copy of this pattern as well as one pattern of your choice from the Snickerdoodle Knits shop.

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.