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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Adva is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a double-ribbed neckline with integrated increases and short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. Yoke increases are worked into the cable texture, which then continues down the body and sleeves. The hem and cuffs are finished off with double ribbing. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2024-05-31 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Kirsten-Michele |
| Spots available | 17 |
| Sizes required |
XS
: Filled!
S : 4 testers needed M : 2 testers needed L : 2 testers needed XL : 1 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: 84 (89.5, 106.5, 117.5, 123)(134.5, 145.5, 157, 162.5) cm/33.5 (35.75, 42.5, 47, 49.25)(53.75, 58.25, 62.75, 65)" |
| Gauge | 25 stitches & 28 rows = 10 cm/4” IN CABLE PATTERN, which normally equates to 21 stitches & 28 rows in st st |
| 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 Killington. Skills required: Long tail cast on, cable cast on, Inv-L inc, k2tog, ssk, German Short Rows, Left lifted purl increase, cables
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| Construction type | Top down seamless yoke sweater |
| Yarn support | There is a discount available for the recommended yarn! |
| Required or recommended yarn | Yarn is Killington by MissBabs, 85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk, 320 m /120 g (350 yd/4.2 oz) skeins. |
| Yardage | 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Or approximately: 1120 (1255, 1385, 1520, 1680)(1865, 2025, 2240, 2455) metres/ 1225 (1370, 1515, 1660, 1835)(2040, 2215, 2450, 2685) yards of DK weight yarn. |
| Tools required | 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles 60 cm/32" long AND circular needles, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or two needle sizes smaller than suggested size to obtain gauge. 4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles 60 cm/32" long AND circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or appropriate size to obtain gauge. Adjust the needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge. Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, cable needle 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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