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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Zhuzi cardigan is worked top down flat. Back and front parts are first worked separately and then joined at the underarm. Back starts with the provisional cast-on for the back neckline, which is worked sideways in 1x1 ribbing; stitches are then picked up along the neckline edge and additional shoulders stitches are casted on to work the back. Front is worked picking up stitches from the back shoulders upper edge and from neckline live stitches. The front neckline is worked simultaneously with the front halves, and shaped with increases. Body is straight (no waist shaping). The cardigan features set-in sleeves, worked in Stockinette stitch. Bottom and sleeves edges are finished with I-cord Bind-Off. A bell is added at the end in the same stitch as the neckline. The graphic stitch pattern recalling bamboo leaves (Zhuzi means Bamboo in Chinese) used in Zhuzi enhances its modern and minimalist cut and emphasizes the feminine silhouette without renouncing to comfort and wearability.
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), corresponding to: Cross back shoulder: 12.5 (12.5, 14.25, 14.25, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18)” / 31.5 (31.5, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 44.5, 44.5) cm Finished bust size (measured with cardigan flat): 34.25 (37.75, 41, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 54.75, 58.25, 61.5)" / 87 (95.5, 104.5, 113, 121.5, 130.5, 140, 148, 156.5) cm Approx. 2-4” / 5-10 cm positive ease recommended at bust. Shown in size 2 with approx. 3” / 7.5 cm positive ease. Gauge: 23 sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Zhuzi stitch pattern with larger needles, after wet blocking. 23 sts and 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking. Materials Yarn (estimated quantities): Sport or light DK weight yarn in the following quantities: 1050 (1200, 1255, 1355, 1435, 1670, 1785, 1975, 2100) m / 1150 (1315, 1375, 1480, 1570, 1830, 1950, 2160, 2300) yds Yarn used in the sample: The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light, 80% Merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 300 m (328 yds)/ 100 gr; color: Ailis. Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” / 60 cm or longer circular for body; US size 5 (3.75 mm): DPNs or 40” / 100 cm circular for sleeves. Notions: Size F (3.75 mm) hook; removable markers; waste yarn or stitches holders; tapestry needle. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Due date | 2023-12-08 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Moody Knitter Design |
| Spots available | |
| Sizes required | |
| Finished measurements | Cross back shoulder: 12.5 (12.5, 14.25, 14.25, 16, 16, 16, 18, 18)” / 31.5 (31.5, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 44.5, 44.5) cm Finished bust size (measured with cardigan flat): 34.25 (37.75, 41, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 54.75, 58.25, 61.5)" / 87 (95.5, 104.5, 113, 121.5, 130.5, 140, 148, 156.5) cm |
| Gauge | 23 sts and 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Zhuzi stitch pattern with larger needles, after wet blocking. 23 sts and 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking. |
| Charted or written pattern | Written |
| Skills required | Knitting flat, short rows (w&t method), I-cord |
| Construction type | top down, set-in sleeves |
| Required or recommended yarn | sport od light Dk |
| Yardage | see pattern description |
| Tools required | Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” / 60 cm or longer circular for body; US size 5 (3.75 mm): DPNs or 40” / 100 cm circular for sleeves. Notions: Size F (3.75 mm) hook; removable markers; waste yarn or stitches holders; tapestry needle. |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker | |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
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