Breton Bow

Job type	Test knit
Description	The Breton Bow top can be knit to a crop or full length. With inspiration from a vintage pattern, it has been given a modern design approach with a top-down seamless construction and clever short row shaping to form the bow front. PLEASE NOTE: The current garment pictures are knit to gauge but with Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. This yarn is a slightly finer sport weight so I used 3.5 mm needles instead to achieve gauge. I am currently working on samples in the Knit Picks Shine Sport and new photos will be put into the pattern before release.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2025-09-30 This is a flexible deadline!
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	Nola Louise Knits
Spots available	40
Sizes required	XS : 5 testers needed S : 3 testers needed M : 2 testers needed L : 5 testers needed XL : 5 testers needed 2XL : 5 testers needed 3XL : 5 testers needed 4XL : 5 testers needed 5XL : 5 testers needed
Finished measurements	Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)[2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL] to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)[48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62] in / 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117)[122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158] cm Recommended ease (in & cm): 0 - 4 in / 0 - 10 cm negative ease Finished Measurements (after blocking): 28.5 (32.5, 36.5, 39.5, 43.5)[47.5, 50.5, 54.75, 59] In / 71 (81.5, 91, 98.5, 109)[118.5, 126, 137, 147.5] cm circumference at bust
Gauge	26 sts/36 rows = 4 in/10 cm square in stitch pattern
Charted or written pattern	Written
Skills required	Knit and purl Cast-on and bind-off Working in the round on circular needles Increasing and decreasing Picking up stitches German Short Rows
Construction type	Top down, knitted in the round
Required or recommended yarn	Knit Picks Shine Sport (PLEASE NOTE: The current garment pictures are knit to gauge but with Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. This yarn is a slightly finer sport weight so I used 3.5 mm needles instead to achieve gauge. I am currently working on samples in the Knit Picks Shine Sport and new photos will be put into the pattern before release.)
Yardage	Crop top: Main Color (MC): 270 (300, 345, 375, 425)[450, 505, 550, 600] yds / 250 (275, 315, 345, 390)[415, 460, 505, 550] m Contrast Color (CC): 315 (350, 395, 435, 490)[520, 595, 650, 725] yds / 290 (320, 360, 400, 450)[475, 545, 595, 665] m Full length top: Main Color (MC): 325 (375, 425, 450, 485)[540, 560, 620, 675] yds / 300 (345, 390, 415, 445)[495, 515, 565, 615] m Contrast Color (CC): 375 (425, 475, 510, 550)[610, 650, 720, 800] yds / 345 (390, 435, 465, 500)[560, 595, 670, 730] m
Tools required	Needles 3.25 mm/U.S. #3 circular needle NOTE: Your circular needle should ideally be a few inches/several cm shorter in length than your planned bust circumference. (PLEASE NOTE: The current garment pictures are knit to gauge but with Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. This yarn is a slightly finer sport weight so I used 3.5 mm/ U.S. #4 needles instead to achieve gauge. I am currently working on samples in the Knit Picks Shine Sport and new photos will be put into the pattern before release.) Notions Waste yarn or spare circular needle/cable to hold live stitches Yarn needle Removable stitch markers
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Please make sure you check your gauge! Provide feedback on the pattern clarity and accuracy Finish working through the body joining by end of September - it is ok if it takes you longer to complete the full body and post pictures! I am very grateful if you will post photos/review on Ravelry or Instagram! Please use the Ravelry testing code provided to link it with the pattern
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers Everyone who completes the garment and posts about it will receive the finalized Breton Bow pattern and also another free pattern of their choice from among my designs.
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. 2025-09-06: Completed Upper Back 2025-09-13: Completed Upper Chest 2025-09-20: Completed through waist (or crop top) 2025-09-27: Finished and blocked

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