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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Caitria is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features contemporary stranded colourwork. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem and wrist cuffs are finished off with ribbing. The pattern includes a colourwork chart as well as a symbol chart, for you to adapt the yoke to your own colours. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2024-02-14 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Kirsten-Michele |
| Spots available | 4 |
| Sizes required |
XS
: Filled!
S : Filled! M : Filled! L : Filled! XL : 1 testers needed 2XL : 1 testers needed 3XL : 2 testers needed 4XL : 2 testers needed 5XL : 2 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Chest Circumference of Completed Garment 87.5 (95, 106.5, 110.5, 125.5)(133.5, 141, 156, 167.5)cm/35 (38, 42.75, 44.25, 50.25)(53.25, 56.5, 62.5, 67)" |
| Gauge | 21 stitches & 24 rows = 10cm/4” |
| Charted or written pattern | Charted |
| Skills required | This test knit will be run on Slack. Please only apply if you are able to participate on Slack. There is a 20% discount available for Miss Babs Yowza. Skills required: Long tail cast on, cable cast on, slip stitches, Inv-L inc, k2tog, ssk, German Short Rows, stranded colorwork |
| Construction type | Top down seamless yoke sweater |
| Yarn support | There is a discount available for the recommended yarn! |
| Required or recommended yarn | Miss Babs Yowza 100% superwash Merino wool |
| Yardage | 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Yowza in main colour, shown in Juniper, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Yowza mini in CC1, CC2 and CC3, shown in Supernova, Walnut and White Peppercorn, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skeins Yowza mini in CC4 and CC5 shown in Tuscan Sun and Fiddlehead Or approximately: 500 (520, 540, 590, 630) (680, 720, 770, 810) metres/540 (570, 590, 640, 690) (740, 790, 840, 890) yards of DK weight yarn in MC. 140 (150, 160, 170, 180) (200, 210, 220, 230) metres/ 150 (170, 180, 190, 200) (220, 230, 240, 250) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC1, CC2 and CC3. 80 (90, 100, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160, 170) metres/ 90 (100, 110, 130, 140) (150, 170, 180, 190) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC3, CC4 and CC5. |
| Tools required | 4mm (US 6) circular needles 60cm/24" long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge. 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles 60cm/24" long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge. Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge. Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders and tapestry needle. |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Please provide photos and feedback during the test knit. When the pattern is released, please create a project page on Ravelry and add the Ravelry Test Knit code |
| Rewards from the designer |
Much gratitude and a free copy of the completed pattern. |
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