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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Sparkkle is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features contemporary zig zag stranded colourwork. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeves are finished off with zig zags that highlight the yoke motif. The pattern includes a colourwork chart as well as a symbol chart, for you to adapt the yoke to your own colours. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2024-03-15 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Kirsten-Michele |
| Spots available | 20 |
| Sizes required |
XS
: 2 testers needed
S : 3 testers needed M : 1 testers needed L : 3 testers needed XL : 3 testers needed 2XL : 2 testers needed 3XL : 2 testers needed 4XL : 2 testers needed 5XL : 2 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Chest Circumference of Completed Garment 85.5 (95.5, 106.5, 113.5, 124.5)(136.5, 145.5, 157.5, 164.5)cm/34.25 (38.25, 42.5, 45.5, 49.75)(54.5, 58.25, 63, 65.75)" |
| Gauge | 22 stitches and 30 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm |
| Charted or written pattern | Charted |
| Skills required | This test knit will be run on Slack. Please only apply if you are able to participate on Slack. There is a 20% discount available for Miss Babs Laurel Falls. Skills required: Long tail cast on, cable cast on, slip stitches, Inv-L inc, k2tog, ssk, German Short Rows, stranded colorwork |
| Construction type | Top down seamless yoke sweater |
| Yarn support | There is a discount available for the recommended yarn! |
| Required or recommended yarn | Miss Babs Laurel Falls |
| Yardage | Miss Babs Laural Falls 100% Superwash Shaniko Merino Wool; 275m/100g (300yd/3.5oz) skeins 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins Laurel Falls in main colour, shown in Blusher, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins Laurel Falls in CC1 shown in Shiso, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skeins Laurel falls in both CC2 shown in Make Believe, and CC3 shown in Butterfly Weed. Or approximately: 645 (700, 770, 855, 935)(1030, 1075, 1155, 1265) metres/705 (765, 840, 935, 1025)(1125, 1175, 1265, 1385) yards of sport weight yarn in MC. 165 (180, 195, 220, 220)(250, 275, 305, 330) metres/ 180 (195, 215, 240, 240)(275, 300, 335, 360) yards of sport weight yarn in CC1. 100 (110, 125, 140, 150)(165, 185, 205, 235) metres/ 110 (120, 135, 155, 165)(180, 200, 225, 255) yards of sport weight yarn of each CC2 and CC3. |
| Tools required | 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles 60cm/24" long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge. 3.25mm (US 3) circular needles 60cm/24" long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge. Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge. Notions: Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders and tapestry needle. |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
Please provide photos and feedback during the test knit. When the pattern is released, please create a project page on Ravelry and add the Ravelry Test Knit code |
| Rewards from the designer |
Much gratitude and a free copy of the completed pattern. |
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