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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | top-down raglan pullover with Fair Isle patterning at the hem and cuffs |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2022-01-07 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Secret |
| Advertiser | Melissa Kemmerer Designs |
| Spots available | 20 |
| Sizes required |
1 (29.25")
: 3 testers needed
2 (34.75") : 2 testers needed 3 (40.5") : 1 testers needed 4 (46.75") : 1 testers needed 5 (52.5") : 1 testers needed 6 (58.75") : 3 testers needed 7 (64.5") : 3 testers needed 8 (70") : 3 testers needed 9 (73.5") : 3 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9). Finished bust measurement: 29.25 (34.75, 40.5, 46.75, 52.5) [58.75, 64.5, 70, 73.5]”/ 74.5 (88.5, 103, 119, 133.5) [149, 164, 178, 186.5]cm. To be worn with 2 - 10”/ 5 - 25.5cm of positive ease. Schematics A (neck): 16.25 (17.25, 18, 18.75, 20.25) [20.5, 21.75, 22.25, 22.25]”/ 40.5 (43, 45, 47, 50.5, 51.5, 54, 56, 56]cm. B (bust): 29.25 (34.75, 40.5, 46.75, 52.5) [58.75, 64.5, 70, 73.5]”/ 74.5 (88.5, 103, 119, 133.5) [149, 164, 178, 186.5]cm. C (hips): 30 (36, 42, 48, 54) [60, 66, 72, 78]”/ 75 (90, 105, 120, 135) [150, 165, 180, 195]cm. D (yoke depth): 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) [9.5, 10.25, 10.25, 11]”/ 18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) [24, 26, 26, 28]cm. E (body length): 13.5 (13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5) [14.4, 14.5, 14.5, 14.5]”/ 34 (34, 34, 34, 36.5) [36.5, 36.5, 36.5, 36.5]cm. F (upper arm): 10 (10.5, 12.75, 15.25, 16) [18, 20, 22, 24]”/ 25.5 (26.5, 32.5, 39, 40.5) [46, 51, 56, 61]cm. G (sleeve length): 18.5”/ 47cm. |
| Gauge | 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over Fair Isle pattern, unblocked; 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over SS, unblocked. Change needle sizes as needed to maintain gauge over SS and Fair Isle. |
| Charted or written pattern | Charted |
| Skills required | CO BO m1 pick up and knit German short rows simple Fair Isle colorwork chart |
| Construction type | top down, seamless |
| Required or recommended yarn | worsted weight |
| Yardage | Yarn: worsted weight: MC: 650 (705, 785, 860, 960) [1085, 1150, 1220, 1370] yards/ 595 (645, 718, 787, 878) [993, 1052, 1116, 1253] meters; CC: 185 (190, 200, 210, 240) [260, 275, 290, 305] yards/ 170 (174, 183, 192, 220) [238, 252, 265, 279] meters. |
| Tools required | Needles: US 7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge in SS; US 6/ 4.0mm or 0.5mm smaller than SS gauge needle; and US 8/ 5.0mm or size to obtain gauge in Fair Isle pattern; 24”/ 60cm - 60”/ 150cm circular in all three sizes (length dependent on bust measurement), and DPNs or short circulars for two larger sizes. Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over Fair Isle pattern, unblocked; 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/ 10cm over SS, unblocked. Change needle sizes as needed to maintain gauge over SS and Fair Isle. Yarn: worsted weight: MC: 650 (705, 785, 860, 960) [1085, 1150, 1220, 1370] yards/ 595 (645, 718, 787, 878) [993, 1052, 1116, 1253] meters; CC: 185 (190, 200, 210, 240) [260, 275, 290, 305] yards/ 170 (174, 183, 192, 220) [238, 252, 265, 279] meters. Notions: 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, tapestry needle. Sample knit in: Lanis Lana Home Camp 4-ply (100% Fine Rambouillet Wool; 210 yards/ 100g) in Shale (MC) and Charcoal (CC). |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Feedback regarding clarity and accuracy of pattern. Clear photos of finished garment in linked Ravelry project page. Preference will be given to testers with better photography in their Ravelry/ IG projects. |
| Rewards from the designer |
All testers who complete the project and post clear pictures by the deadline will receive the digital version of Nomadic Knits issue twelve : utah / nevada upon publication (spring 2022). |
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