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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | This cozy cardigan is as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear! The gorgeous broken rib texture is created by alternating all knit rows with knit one purl one rows, so there are no all purl rows required. The simple button band is worked with the body. The drop shoulder construction creates a sweater that fits well on the shoulders without sliding down. Instructions are included for optional afterthought pockets. There are 9 size options, with a finished bust size ranging from 32 to 60 inches. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2026-01-30 This is a flexible deadline! |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
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| Advertiser | Dark Lake Fiber Art |
| Spots available | 27 |
| Sizes required |
1 - 32 inch
: 3 testers needed
2 - 36 inch : 3 testers needed 3 - 40 inch : 3 testers needed 4 - 44 inch : 3 testers needed 5 - 48 inch : 3 testers needed 6 - 52 inch : 3 testers needed 7 - 56 inch : 3 testers needed 8 - 60 inch : 3 testers needed 9 - 64 inch ` : 3 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Sizes include finished bust circumference. Pattern is designed to be worn with 1 to 3 inches of positive ease. |
| Gauge | 16 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in broken rib pattern after blocking. |
| Charted or written pattern | Written |
| Skills required | Basic knits and purls form the texture of this pattern. Short rows are used for shaping. Sleeve decreases are done with K2tog and SSK decreases. There is an afterthought pocket, but this is optional. |
| Construction type | Top down, drop shoulder |
| Required or recommended yarn | Any DK weight yarn. I used Lore by The Fibre Company for my blue sample and Yak Silk DK by Prairie and Pine for my gray sample. |
| Yardage | 1,125 to 2,125 yards |
| Tools required | Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) 32” inch or longer circular needle and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge US 3 (3.25 mm) 32” inch or longer circular needle and DPNs or preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or needle 2 sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge Tapestry Needle Stitch Markers |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Knit pattern by deadline, or be in contact with designer if deadline cannot be met. Note how much yardage was used, any typos, errors, or parts of the pattern that need further clarification. Complete a Ravelry project page. If you are on Instagram, in progress and finished photos tagged with #itascacardigan and @prairieandpinestudio are greatly appreciated. |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
Upon successful completion of test knit, testers will receive a coupon code for a free pattern of their choice from my previously published patterns. |
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