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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Nucleate Kid is a simple, easy to wear pullover with endless color possibilities for every kid’s unique personality. Knit in sock yarn for durable and soft wear, choose a self-striping contrast yarn or pick your own stripes for a great stash buster! Gauge: 26 sts over 4 inches (10 cm), 40 rows over 4 in (10 cm) on US 4 (3.5 mm) in stockinette stitch - knit flat and in the round. Sizes: 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo) (3/4y, 5/6y, 7/8y, 10/12y) Suggested Needle: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular US 4 (3.5 mm) circular US 3 (3.25 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round) US 4 (3.5 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round) Always knit a swatch and use needle size necessary for you to achieve gauge. Suggested Yarn: MC: Alk&me Ether Sock 78% Superwash Fine Merino, 20% Nylon, 2% Sparkle 437 yds/100g Color: Endotoxin CC: Vesper Sock Yarn Classic Sock 80/20 - 80/20 Superwash Merino and Nylon 2ply 400 yds, 100g Yarn Requirements: MC: 280(320, 380, 420, 470)(640, 720, 810, 900)yds 250(290, 350, 380, 430)(590, 660, 740, 820) m CC: 45(50, 60, 65, 70)(100, 110, 120, 140) yds 40(45, 55, 60, 65)(90, 100, 110, 130) m Finished Garment Chest Measurements: 21(22, 23.5, 24.25, 25.25)(30.5, 32.25, 34, 35.75)inches 53(56, 60, 62, 64)(77.5, 82, 86, 90.5) cm Intended Ease: Sizes are meant to fit with 5-8 inches/12-20 cm positive ease. Always knit a swatch and choose the chest measurement that best fits your intended wearer and desired ease. (Sample is shown in size 7/8 y with 6 inches/15 cm of positive ease.) |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Due date | 2025-07-09 This is a flexible deadline! |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Oh So Fancy Knits |
| Spots available | 10 |
| Sizes required |
3mo
: 2 testers needed
6mo : 1 testers needed 12mo : 1 testers needed 18mo : 1 testers needed 24mo : 1 testers needed 4/5y : 1 testers needed 5/6y : 1 testers needed 7/8y : 1 testers needed 10/12y : 1 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Finished Garment Chest Measurements: 21(22, 23.5, 24.25, 25.25)(30.5, 32.25, 34, 35.75)inches 53(56, 60, 62, 64)(77.5, 82, 86, 90.5) cm Intended Ease: Sizes are meant to fit with 5-8 inches/12-20 cm positive ease. Always knit a swatch and choose the chest measurement that best fits your intended wearer and desired ease. (Sample is shown in size 7/8 y with 6 inches/15 cm of positive ease.) |
| Gauge | 26 sts over 4 inches (10 cm), 40 rows over 4 in (10 cm) on US 4 (3.5 mm) in stockinette stitch - knit flat and in the round. |
| Charted or written pattern | Written |
| Skills required | Knitting in the round, slipped sts, pu&k, purling. |
| Construction type | Top down, circular yoke, seamless, knit in the round. |
| Required or recommended yarn | Any sock yarn - the sample uses Alk&Me Ether Sock (MC) and self-striping Vesper Sock Classic Sock |
| Yardage | MC: 280(320, 380, 420, 470)(640, 720, 810, 900)yds 250(290, 350, 380, 430)(590, 660, 740, 820) m CC: 45(50, 60, 65, 70)(100, 110, 120, 140) yds 40(45, 55, 60, 65)(90, 100, 110, 130) m |
| Tools required | Suggested Needle: US 3 (3.25 mm) circular US 4 (3.5 mm) circular US 3 (3.25 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round) US 4 (3.5 mm) Double-point needles (or preferred needles for knitting small circumferences in the round) |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Completed project in Ravelry, linked to pattern. Feedback provided. |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
Free copy of the finished pattern, plus a code for a free pattern from my Ravelry shop. |
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