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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | The festive Hiverbloom Toque and Neckwarmer set combines knits and purls within a stranded colorwork motif, drawing on the tradition of Bohus Stickning knitting from Sweden. Blooms are represented in a geometric style and a maximum of two colors are worked per round. A Latvian braid and seeded rib provide additional visual interest and texture. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2025-01-18 This is a flexible deadline! |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Grapefruit & Gardenia |
| Spots available | 2 |
| Sizes required |
1
: 1 testers needed
2 : Filled! 3 : 1 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Dimensions: Approximate upper cowl circumference 19.25 (22.5, 25.5)” [49 (57, 65) cm]; approximate height 10.75” (27.5cm) for all sizes. For a shorter cowl, see pattern Addendum A. |
| Gauge | 20 sts x 25 R in colorwork pattern with Needle A |
| Charted or written pattern | Both |
| Skills required | Old Norweigan cast on (or preferred method) Knit and purl within stranded colorwork |
| Construction type | Top-down, seamless |
| Required or recommended yarn | Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks or any heavy DK, worsted, or Aran weight yarn that works to gauge |
| Yardage | 275 (325, 375) yards [251.5 (297, 343) meters] total |
| Tools required | Needles: Needle A (main gauge needle), US7, 16” (4.5 mm, 40 cm) circular, or whatever needle size meets gauge; Needle B, US6, 16” (4 mm, 40 cm) circular, or a needle one size smaller than Needle A, for ribbing. Notions: BOR marker, tapestry needle |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Participate in tester community with a positive attitude and kind spirit Complete test on time Communicate questions and provide feedback Post a photo of the finished object in good light on a Ravelry project page linked to the pattern |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
The final pattern tested and any other self-published pattern as a thank you! |
| Milestones |
The designer has created the following milestones, in order to keep track of progress during the test knit. By marking off each milestone as you complete it, you can easily keep the designer up to date with your progress. 2025-01-04: Select Yarn2025-01-15: Complete Colorwork |
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