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Quarter-Zip Sweater

Job type Test knit
Description

This is a Top-down Set-in Sleeve pullover sweater that is knit in Stockinette stitch, with Seed Stitch details in the upper front of the pullover. 

The main feature of this pattern is the quarter-zip design - the neckline features a zipper up the center front from the armhole depth up to the neckline. Pattern has an option to add in the zipper or to do a button band.

Pattern is written in 18 sizes with a recommended positive ease of 1-4” (2.5-10cm) with final bust measurements as follows:

Size: A(B, C, D), E, F, G, [H, I, J], K, L, M, {N, O, P}, Q, R

Bust Measurement - inches: 30(32, 34, 36), 38, 40, 42, [44, 46, 48], 50, 52, 54, {56, 58, 60}, 63, 66

Bust Measurement - centimeters: 76(81.5, 86.5, 91.5), 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, [112, 117, 122], 127, 132, 137, {142, 147, 152.5}, 160, 167.5

Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2024-09-30   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
Pattern access The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond.
Advertiser Kristinistic
Spots available 28
Sizes required 30inch / 76cm : 1 testers needed
32inch / 81.5cm : 1 testers needed
34inch / 86.5cm : 2 testers needed
36inch / 91.5cm : 2 testers needed
38inch / 96.5cm : 1 testers needed
40inch / 101.5cm : 1 testers needed
42inch / 106.5cm : 1 testers needed
44inch / 112cm : 2 testers needed
46inch / 117cm : 2 testers needed
48inch / 122cm : 1 testers needed
50inch / 127cm : 2 testers needed
52inch / 132cm : 2 testers needed
54inch / 137cm : 2 testers needed
56inch / 142cm : 2 testers needed
58inch / 148cm : 2 testers needed
60inch / 152cm : 2 testers needed
63inch / 160cm : 1 testers needed
66inch / 168cm : 1 testers needed
Finished measurements

Finished Bust Measurements match sizes, length of arms and waist is changeable by each knitter as needed

Gauge 24 sts and 28 rows in Stockinette
Charted or written pattern Written
Skills required

Knit

Purl

Cast - On

Work in Round

Pick Up and Knit

Sewing in a zipper or buttons

Construction type Top-Down
Required or recommended yarn DK weight yarn of your choice
Yardage 950(1130, 1290, 1440), 1560, 1710, 1850, [1970, 2100, 2190], 2280, 2380, 2470, {2560, 2650, 2750}, 2890, 3030yards
Tools required

US Size 6 (4.0 mm) 24-50 inch and 16 in (61-127cm and 41cm) circular needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge

Tapestry needle

Removeable stitch markers 

Stitch holder or scrap yarn

Zipper or buttons

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

Testers are asked to have sweater done by deadline, or near there. Flexibility will be allotted, with a request for testers to prioritize getting to the joining round of the front and back of the sweater.

Testers are requested to share pictures of their finished item on social media and/or ravelry if they feel comfortable doing so

Testers are asked to provide feedback on pattern throughout the process

Rewards from the designer

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
The designer is offering yarn, notions, or other goodies to testers

All participants in the test will be provided the final pattern as well as a second pattern from the designer’s catalog.

Testers who successfully finish the test by the deadline who are comfortable sharing their addresses will be mailed a small Thank You goodie box.

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