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Street Smart

Job type Test knit
Description

Featuring a garter block motif on the shoulders, pockets, button bands and lower back, Street Smart is all about the accents. With a top-down, modified drop shoulder construction and longer hem in back, this sweater coat is perfect for wearing over anything and adding a touch of refinement.

Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2024-02-19
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
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Finished measurements

SIZING

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)

To fit chest circ

28 (30, 32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42, 44, 46) (48, 50, 52, 54, 56) (58, 60, 62, 64, 66)” / 

70 (75, 80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105, 110, 115) (120, 125, 130, 135, 140) (145, 150, 155, 160, 165) cm

Finished chest circ

34.25 (36.25, 38, 40, 42.25) (44.25, 46, 48, 50.25, 52.25) (54, 56, 58.25, 60.25, 62) (64, 66.25, 68.25, 70, 72)” / 

85.5 (90.5, 95, 100, 105.5) (110.5, 115, 120, 125.5, 130.5) (135, 140, 145.5, 150.5, 155) (160, 165.5, 170.5, 175, 180) cm

Intended to fit with 6-6.25” / 15-15.5 cm of positive ease in the chest. See Schematic on page 20 for more sizing details. Pictured in size 6 on a 37” / 92.5 cm chest circ.

Gauge Stockinette Stitch: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm Garter Stitch: 21 sts and 36 rows/rnds = 4” / 10 cm
Charted or written pattern Both
Skills required

Knitting back and forth

There is nothing super advanced about this pattern, but the finishing will require some attention to detail (when working the collar, pockets, and buttons and buttonholes if using buttons)

Construction type Top-down, modified drop shoulder
Yarn support There is a discount available for the recommended yarn!
Required or recommended yarn Any worsted or dk weight yarn that achieves gauge (dyer is offering 20% off for testers in the US and Canada!)
Yardage 1120 (1170, 1234, 1285, 1566) (1632, 1719, 1794, 2076, 2171) (2246, 2339, 2428, 2513, 2895) (2985, 3095, 3190, 3275, 3365) yards / 1024 (1069, 1128, 1174, 1431) (1492, 1571, 1640, 1897, 1984) (2053, 2138, 2219, 2297, 2646) (2728, 2829, 2916, 2993, 3076) meters
Tools required

NEEDLES

Size US 6 / 4.0 mm 

32” / 82 cm or longer circulars; small circ or double-pointed needles for the sleeve if not using magic loop

NOTIONS

6 Markers, 4 Removable Markers, yarn needle, scrap yarn for holding front stitches

Optional: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) additional RMs if using buttons; 7 (7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) (9, 9, 9, 9, 10) (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) 1-1.5” / 2.5-4 cm buttons (size 1” / 25 mm, 1.25” / 32 mm, or 1.5” / 38 mm)

Sample uses 1” / 25 mm ceramic buttons from Mud Buttons

Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker

Finish by deadline, provide final yardage, and let me know if you spot any errors or have any suggestions!

Rewards from the designer

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