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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Sally is a simple vest inspired by effortless style - the kind that feels natural and modern. I imagined this piece after reading Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, a story full of thoughtful stillness and understated beauty. I’ve always admired Sally’s effortless aesthetic and if I were to knit something for her, it would be this: a minimal, button-up vest that layers easily. Designed in my Darwin Alpaca DK, Sally has a gentle drape and is quick to knit - perfect for slipping on over a shirt or wearing under a coat on cooler days. The vest is worked top down in stockinette, beginning with the back. Stitches are held to work the fronts, then joined to work back and forth to the ribbed hem. It features a high crew neck and a row of neat buttons down the front. Minimal and versatile, Sally is a knit for all seasons - a celebration of simplicity and beauty of everyday wear. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2025-04-28 |
| 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 | Annabel Williams |
| Spots available | -1 |
| Sizes required |
XS
: 1 testers needed
S : Filled! M : Filled! L : Filled! XL : Filled! 2XL : 1 testers needed 3XL : 2 testers needed 4XL : Filled! 5XL : 2 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Finished bust/chest: 86.5 (97, 103.5, 113, 122.5) (129,135, 144.5, 153) cm / 34.25 (38.25, 40.75, 44.5, 48.25) (50.75,53.25, 57, 60.25)” Suggested ease: 8-12 cm / 3-5” |
| Gauge | 19 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4”) in Stockinette stitch using 4.5mm / US 7 needles 23 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4”) in 1x1 rib using 4mm / US 6 needles |
| Charted or written pattern | Written |
| Skills required | |
| Construction type | Seamless, back and forth |
| Yarn support | There is a discount available for the recommended yarn! |
| Required or recommended yarn | 20% discount available for testers. Annabel Williams, Darwin Alpaca Light DK. 70% Falklands, 30% British Alpaca. Colourways Natural (undyed) or Interlude (Indigo). |
| Yardage | 527 (590, 627, 683, 740) (784, 815, 878, 928 m / 577 (645, 686, 747, 809) (858, 892, 960, 1010) yds. 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins |
| Tools required | Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, seven 12mm buttons 4.5 mm / US 7 needles |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
- The test will run in google docs - all comments and questions can be made there |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
20% discount off your next yarn purchase. |
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