Ironbark Jumper

Job type	Test knit
Description	A simple, but majestic tree, the Ironbark ranks among the densest Australian Eucalyptus trees, made tough by weather and beautiful by eons of struggle. It stands strong against the extremes, giving home to birds, lizards and a multitude of marsupial life. Likewise, this simple, beautiful knit with a bark-like texture is a home you’ll come back to. It’s constructed bottom-up in the round and worked flat for front and back shoulder shaping. The sleeves are also worked in the round. A very approachable pattern for all knitters, there’s just enough texture for a very engaging knit which will stay sturdy, reliable and beautiful for years to come. Measurements: Recommended 0-1" / 0-2.5cm of positive ease for a more fitted garment. A) Finished body circumference: 31.25 (35, 39, 41) [43, 47, 50.75] (54.75, 58.5, 62.5)” / 79 (89, 99, 104) [109, 119, 129] (139, 149, 159)cm. B) Length from shoulder to hem: 22.75 (23.75, 24.25, 24.75) [25.25, 25.75, 26.75] (27.25, 28.25, 29.25)” / 58 (60, 62, 63) [64, 65, 68] (69, 72, 74)cm. C) Sleeve length from underarm: 24.5" / 62cm. D) Upper arm circumference: 15.75 (15.75, 17.5, 17.5) [19.5, 19.5, 19.5] (21.5, 21.5, 23.5)” / 40 (40, 44.5, 44.5) [50, 50, 50] (55, 55, 60)cm. What you need: Suggested Yarn: Les Garcons, British DK, 2ply. 70% Bluefaced Leicester Wool , 30% Masham Wool. Non-superwash 263 yd / 240 m per 100 g skein. Approx: 1097 (1227, 1385, 1454) [1574, 1698, 1744] (2029, 2190, 2414) meters / 1200 (1342, 1515, 1591) [1722, 1858, 1908] (2220, 2396, 2641) yards. Suggested Needles: Circular needles, 3mm / US 2.5 for collar, cuffs, and hem. 4mm / US 6 for body and sleeves. Length of circular needle, 80 cm / 32” for body and hem. 40 cm / 16 “ for sleeves and collar. 23 cm / 9” for cuffs. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used. Gauge: 20.5 Sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in stockinette using needle size 4mm / US 6.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2025-12-06
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
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Advertiser	Key Knits
Spots available	13
Sizes required	1 : Filled! 2 : 1 testers needed 3 : 2 testers needed 4 : Filled! 5 : 1 testers needed 6 : 1 testers needed 7 : 2 testers needed 8 : 2 testers needed 9 : 2 testers needed 10 : 2 testers needed
Finished measurements	Recommended 0-1" / 0-2.5cm of positive ease for a more fitted garment. A) Finished body circumference: 31.25 (35, 39, 41) [43, 47, 50.75] (54.75, 58.5, 62.5)” / 79 (89, 99, 104) [109, 119, 129] (139, 149, 159)cm. B) Length from shoulder to hem: 22.75 (23.75, 24.25, 24.75) [25.25, 25.75, 26.75] (27.25, 28.25, 29.25)” / 58 (60, 62, 63) [64, 65, 68] (69, 72, 74)cm. C) Sleeve length from underarm: 24.5" / 62cm. D) Upper arm circumference: 15.75 (15.75, 17.5, 17.5) [19.5, 19.5, 19.5] (21.5, 21.5, 23.5)” / 40 (40, 44.5, 44.5) [50, 50, 50] (55, 55, 60)cm.
Gauge	20.5 Sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in stockinette using needle size 4mm / US 6.
Charted or written pattern	Both
Skills required	Basic knitting and purling. Increases and decreases for shaping. Worked in the round for body and sleeves. Worked flat for front and back shoulder shaping. Three-needle bind off. Ribbing for hem, cuffs, and collar.
Construction type	Bottom up in the round to sleeve separation (sleeves also worked in the round). Front and back shoulder shaping worked flat. Three needle bind off at shoulders.
Required or recommended yarn	Dk weight works well but any yarn will do as long as gauge is met.
Yardage	1200-2641 yards
Tools required	Suggested Needles: Circular needles, 3mm / US 2.5 for collar, cuffs, and hem. 4mm / US 6 for body and sleeves. Length of circular needle, 80 cm / 32” for body and hem. 40 cm / 16 “ for sleeves and collar. 23 cm / 9” for cuffs. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used. Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders/scrap yarn, tapestry needle, and a spare needle of same or similar to gauge size for the 3-needle bind off on shoulders.
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Here is what I’m looking for: 1. Complete the test knit and send any notes by December 6th :) 2. If you have Instagram, post a progress photo and one finished photo on Instagram on or before the release date in order to help me promote the pattern, which is so appreciated. 3. Tag me in the photo @knitsbykeyknits and please use #keyknits and #ironbarkjumper in your posts so I can share and see them! 4. Finally, upload a project to Ravelry. The feedback I’m hoping you can provide: 1. Were there any grammatical errors? 2. Were there any mathematical errors? 3. What needle size did you use to meet gauge? 4. How many yards of yarn did you use? Yards are preferred rather than ounces or grams. Here’s a tutorial to help https://hearthookhome.com/calculate-yarn-yardage-weight/ 5. Was there anything that could be explained better?
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers As a thanks for all your help and hardwork, when you complete the pattern on or before the deadline you will receive a thank you pattern from my collection of your choosing.

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