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Emberglow

Job type	Test knit
Description	Emberglow is a top down raglan, slightly cropped with long sleeves. Featuring a double thick folded neckband and sleeve cuffs. The neckband is worked last. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top (seamless except for seaming the folded cuffs over).
Tech edited	This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2024-04-17
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Advertiser	The Blue Mouse Knits
Spots available	26
Sizes required	Size 1 - 40" : 3 testers needed Size 2 - 45.25" : 5 testers needed Size 3 - 50.75 : 5 testers needed Size 4 - 54.25" : 5 testers needed Size 5 - 59.5" : 4 testers needed Size 6 - 65 : 4 testers needed
Finished measurements	Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)[5, 6] This sweater is meant to be worn oversized. I suggest choosing a bust size with between 8-16" {20.5-40.5 cm} of positive ease. Sample has 14.25" {36 cm} of ease. All measurements are finished sweater sizes. Bust Circumference: 40 (45.25, 50.75, 54.25)[59.5, 65] inches, {101.5 (115, 129, 138)[151, 165] cm}. Upper Arm Circumference: 17 (18.75, 19.5, 22.75)[24.5, 26.25] inches, {43 (47.5, 49.5, 58)[62, 66.5] cm}. Total Length (measured along the front including neckband): 22.25 (22.25, 22.25, 25.5)[25.5, 25.5] inches, {56.5 (56.5, 56.5, 65)[65, 65] cm}. Yoke Depth (measured along the front including neckband): 11.5 inches, {29 cm} for all sizes.
Gauge	9 sts x 15 rounds = 4" {10 cm}
Charted or written pattern	Written
Skills required	- Knitting in the round. - German Short Rows - Knitting Stripes - Seaming folded cuff/neckband (video tutorial included) - Picking up stitches (for the neckband)
Construction type	Top down in the round, Seamless (except for seaming the rib cuffs down), Long Sleeve, Slightly Cropped.
Required or recommended yarn	Bulky Yarn (any that matches gauge)
Yardage	C1: 165 (175, 185, 200)[210, 220] yards. C2: 150 (165, 170, 185)[200, 215] yards. C3: 140 (155, 165, 205)[220, 235] yards. C4: 145 (160, 170, 215)[230, 240] yards.
Tools required	Gauge: US 13 {9 mm} 16" {40 cm} & 32″ {80 cm} circular needles. (Or size needed to match gauge) Rib: 2 sizes smaller than the gauge needles in same cord lengths. (Sample uses: US 11 {8 mm}) Bulky (#5 yarn in 4 colors): C1: 165 (175, 185, 200)[210, 220] yards, {151 (160, 169, 183)[192, 201] meters}. C2: 150 (165, 170, 185)[200, 215] yards, {137 (151, 155, 169)[183, 197] meters}. C3: 140 (155, 165, 205)[220, 235] yards, {128 (142, 151, 187)[201, 215] meters}. C4: 145 (160, 170, 215)[230, 240] yards, {133 (146, 155, 197)[210, 219] meters}. Other materials: yarn needle & stitch markers.
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	- Check for grammatical errors, missing periods...etc. - Check for stitch count, math errors, things not making sense. Not required, but helpful if you create a ravelry project page (especially with FO photos).
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers The test knit pattern + 2 other patterns of mine gifted on ravelry or emailed.
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. Yoke Finished Body Finished Sleeves Sleeve Cuffs (seamed) Neckband

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