Zeist Sweater

CONSTRUCTION

Zeist Sweater is knit in 1 piece from the bottom up. Start working in the round with Hem in 1x1 half-twisted rib and proceed to Main Body (up to the armholes) in stockinette with twisted stitch detail “flowing” from the Hem, Split for Front and Back and continue working those flat with chain selvage edges while shaping the armholes with BO and decreases. Finish Front and Back with neck shaping (also done with BO and decreases) while at the same shaping shoulder slopes with German short rows. 

Join Front and Back at the shoulders with 3-Needle BO and proceed to folded Neckband in 1x1 half-twisted rib. 

Finally pick up sts around the armholes and work seamless set-in Sleeves from the top down in stockinette with twisted stitch detail – first the Sleeve Cap flat with German short rows, then the rest in the round, finishing with a Cuff in 1x1 half-twisted rib.

TIMELINE

• August 30: Final day to submit application to test on Yarnpond
• August 31: Test knitters will be selected and notified
• September 1: Test knit officially begins (no worries if you're still gathering materials)
• November 1: Test knit ends (flexible if more time is needed)

SIZES

10 sizes - A (B, C, D) [E, F, G] (H, I, J} - See Photos for finished measurements. Recommended 4-6" / 10-15cm of positive ease. 

YARN

Sample was knit in Size B out of 'Concept Atenea' by Katia (42% Merino Extrafine - 40% Cotton Mako - 18% Cashmere, 25g = 175m / 191 yd) in colorway 90. 

Light fingering-weight yarn.

Yards: 970 (1110, 1180, 1360) [1475, 1590, 1710] {1860, 1985, 2105} yds
Meters: 885 (1015, 1080, 1245) [1350, 1455, 1565] {1700, 1815, 1925} m

Katia Atenea: 6 (6, 7, 8) [8, 9, 9] {10, 11, 11} balls

GAUGE

• Per 4” / 10 cm, after wet-blockingStockinette: 24 sts x 37 rows on Needle A

COMMUNICATION 

Pattern will be shared and updated through a Google Folder and communications will be through Slack. 

See Photos. 

PATTERN TECHNIQUES

• Long-Tail Tubular Cast On with 2 setup rows (or your preferred CO method for 1x1 rib)

• 1x1 half-twisted rib

• Knitting flat and in the round in stockinette with twisted stitch details

• Chain selvage edges

• Increases: M1L and M1R

• German short rows add text

• Picking up stitches

• Traditional Bind Off

• 3-Needle Bind Off (for shoulders, can be replaced with Traditional BO + Mattress Stitch)

• Grafting (for Neckband, can be replaced with 3-Needle BO)

• Sewn Tubular Bind Off (or your preferred BO method for 1x1 rib)

NEEDLES

• Needle A (stockinette stitch): US 3 / 3.25mm or size to get gauge

• Needle B (1x1 half-twisted rib): US 2 / 2.75 mm or 1-2 US sizes / 0.5 mm smaller than Needle A

• Needle C (Tubular CO): US 1 / 2.25 mm or 1-2 US sizes / 0.5 mm smaller than Needle B

NOTIONS

• Gauge ruler

• Ruler / measuring tape

• 15 stitch markers (1 of them different for BOR)

• Waste yarn / stitch holders / extra needles or needle cables to place live sts on hold

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle

• Thin elastic thread (optional – to tighten the neckband)

• Complete project by the deadline
• Keep in contact and report any possible errors or points of confusion
• Record actual yardage used
• Take progress and deliver at least 3-5 FO pictures, preferably modeled. These photos I will use on my design page as well as social media page to show off your beautiful work! (if you have your Instagram profile linked, I will make sure to tag you in the post)  
• Answer a survey on the pattern and test knitting experience
• Optional: If you're comfortable using Ravelry: create a project page with pictures and notes linked to the pattern page when the pattern is released, rate pattern and comment

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

Thank you so much for participating in my test knit! It really means so much to me to see this design come to life on your needles! Testers that complete the test on time as per the test requirements will receive a copy of the final version of the pattern plus a code for a free pattern to use in my Ravelry/Payhip store.

• Complete project by the deadline
• Keep in contact and report any possible errors or points of confusion
• Record actual yardage used
• Take progress and deliver at least 4-5 FO pictures, preferably modeled. These photos I will use on my design page as well as social media page to show off your beautiful work! (if you have your Instagram profile linked, I will make sure to tag you in the post)  
• Answer a survey on the pattern and test knitting experience
• Optional: Create a Ravelry project page with pictures and notes linked to the pattern page when the pattern is released, rate pattern and comment