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Achernar

Job type	Test knit
Description	Achernar is knit in the round, comes in several sizes and features large six pointed stars on the sides and crown.
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Difficult
Due date	2021-11-25 This is a flexible deadline!
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	Christine Guest Designs
Spots available
Sizes required
Finished measurements	The unstretched hat Circumference is 9.25 (11.25, 13.5, 15.75, 18, 19) 21.25 ”, 23 (28.5, 34, 40, 45.5, 48) 53.5 cm. The height from brim to crown is 5.5 (6.75, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 9.75) 10.5 ”, 13.5 (17, 19, 21.5, 24, 24.5) 26.5 cm .
Gauge	22 sts/31 rows = 4 ”, 20 cm in stockinette stitch 23 sts/29 rows = 4 ”, 20 cm in twist stitch
Charted or written pattern	Both
Skills required	Twist Stitches, Centered Double increases and decreases.
Construction type	brim up, in the round.
Required or recommended yarn	Cormo Worsted from Elemental Affects
Yardage	Depends on the size. The 3rd largest hat took 70 grams
Tools required	• Tapestry needle • BOR Marker • 2 more Markers US 8, 5mm or sizes needed for gauge, circular needle or double-point needles depending on preferred needle style
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers It's not terribly even. I will appreciate and thank you. You will give me crediblilty. You also get first dibs on a nifty pattern. I hope it balances out.

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