Hawkins Arcade Sweater

DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the 80's horror aesthetic, this raglan pullover rocks vintage vibes with colorful racing stripes and a contrasting hem, collar, and cuffs. Worked in the round from the top down, this sweater uses short rows and increases along the raglan seams for neck and shoulder shaping, and features a folded collar with a stretchy bind-off, ribbed cuffs, and a ribbed hem with Italian bind-off for a clean finish. 

MEASUREMENTS
Sizes (Women's | Men's): XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) | S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) 
Recommended Ease: 2-4"
Actual Bust (inches): 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61) | 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63)
Finished Bust (inches): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) | 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) 

GAUGE
20 sts x 30 rnds = 4" x 4" (stockinette in round)

YARN & APPROX. YARDAGE:
Grey Cap Knits
100% Superwash Merino (4-Ply)
213 yds (195 m) / 100g

MC (Black Pearl): 648 (729, 810, 891, 972, 1053, 1134, 1215, 1296) | 769 (850, 931, 1012, 1093, 1174, 1255, 1336) yds

C1 (Candy Apple): 154 (173, 192, 211, 231, 250, 269, 288, 307) | 183 (202, 221, 240, 259, 278, 298, 317) yds

C2 (Sugar Maple): 28 (31, 35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 52, 55) | 33 (36, 40, 43, 47, 50, 53, 57) yds

C3 (Maple Roasted Squash): 31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 50, 54, 58, 62) | 37 (41, 45, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) yds

C4 (First Harvest): 35 (39, 43, 47, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69) | 41 (45, 49, 54, 58, 62, 67, 71) yds

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Circular Needles US 6 (4.0 mm)
Circular Needles US 4 (3.5 mm)
DPNs (optional) US 4 (3.5 mm)
9 Stitch Markers
3 Stitch Holders or Lengths of Scrap Yarn
Yarn Needle
Scissors

MEASUREMENTS

Sizes (Women's | Men's): XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) | S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) 

Recommended Ease: 2-4"

Actual Bust (inches): 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61) | 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63)

Finished Bust (inches): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) | 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) 

Knitting and purling in the round, short rows, 1x1 rib, directional increases and decreases, picking up sts, backwards loop cast-on (for underarms), folded collar bind-off (tutorial included), Italian bind-off (tutorial included). 

Circular Needles US 6 (4.0 mm)
Circular Needles US 4 (3.5 mm)
DPNs (optional) US 4 (3.5 mm)
9 Stitch Markers
3 Stitch Holders or Lengths of Scrap Yarn
Yarn Needle
Scissors

1. Complete the test by the agreed upon deadline. Please Note: The deadline is flexible. I understand that a men's 5XL will take a lot longer to knit than a women's XS. I am happy to work with each individual knitter to come up with a reasonable timeline for completion. I would love to have the pattern out by the end of 2025, so I'm aiming for a deadline sometime in the first half of December (if possible). 

2. Provide a photo of the finished and blocked sweater on an appropriately sized mannequin or model so that I can get a feel for the shaping/fit of each size. 

3. If you are using Ravelry to track your test knit, please put the test code in the box labeled "enter the pattern name" NOT in the box labeled "name your project". That way, your test will automatically link up with the pattern when it's published, and I'll be able to see any project notes you decide to share! 

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

If you complete the test, you will receive: 

1. A free, revised copy of the final pattern. 
2. A coupon code for 1 free pattern of your choice in my Ravelry shop. 
3. A 10% off coupon code for your next order of Grey Cap Knits yarn. 

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.