Merlot Bomber

Job type	Test knit
Description	The Merlot Bomber is worked top down, beginning with the upper back. Then, the shoulders are picked up and knit, continuing to work the chest. Next, the lower body and hem are knit. The sleeves are worked by picking up sts at either side and knit in stockinette, ending with the cuffs. The neckband is finished by picking up stitches along the front panels and the neck, binding off for the buttonholes, and binding off. Lastly, buttons are attached.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Easy
Due date	2026-04-03 This is a flexible deadline!
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	Cocoa Skein
Spots available	7
Sizes required	XS : Filled! S : Filled! M : Filled! L : Filled! XL : Filled! 2XL : 1 testers needed 3XL : 2 testers needed 4XL : 2 testers needed 5XL : 2 testers needed
Finished measurements	Finished garment bust circumferences for each size: * Cm: 89, 98.5, 107.5, 120, 129, 141.5, 151, 160, 169 * In: 35.75, 39.5, 43, 48, 51.75, 56.5, 60.25, 64, 67.75
Gauge	13 sts x 18 rows = 10 cm (4 in) using 6.5 mm (US 10.5) needles
Charted or written pattern	Written
Skills required	Knit stich Purl stitch M1 SSK K2tog
Construction type	Seamless, top-down
Required or recommended yarn	Wool and the Gang The One Wool
Yardage	544, 597, 658, 779, 815, 944, 1012, 1093, 1152
Tools required	Waste yarn to attach buttons and to knit the swatch before beginning the project 2 Stitch markers Tapestry needle Scissors Tape measure Three 20mm buttons
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Open communication Have fun throughout the process!
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
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. 2026-02-10: Completed upper back 2026-02-24: Completed shoulders 2026-03-10: Completed lower body 2026-03-24: Completed sleeves 2026-04-10: Completed neckband

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