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Iora

Job type Test knit
Description

Iora is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses a series of bold Fair Isle motifs around the neck to create a striking yoke. The neckline features double ribbing and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded knitting that is worked in multiple colours. The chart continues past the arm and body divide for the smaller sizes. The sleeves are knit in stockinette stitch and the cuffs and body are finished off in double ribbing. The body has optional waistline shaping for a flattering fit.

Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Moderate
Due date 2024-06-30
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
Advertiser Kirsten-Michele
Spots available 17
Sizes required XS : 2 testers needed
S : 2 testers needed
M : Filled!
L : 1 testers needed
XL : 4 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

80 (93.5, 106.5, 126.5, 133)(140, 146.5, 153.5, 166.5) cm/32 (37.25, 42.75, 50.75, 53.25)(56, 58.75, 61.25, 66.75)"

Gauge 21 stitches & 28 rows = 10 cm/4” with larger needle size, knitted in the round, after blocking
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 Yowza.

Skills required: Long tail cast on, cable cast on, Inv-L inc, k2tog, ssk, German Short Rows, stranded colourwork

Construction type Top down seamless yoke sweater
Yarn support There is a discount available for the recommended yarn!
Required or recommended yarn Miss Babs Yowza
Yardage Yowza 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 512m/227 g (560yd/8oz) skeins Yowza Mini 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 182m/80g (200yd/2.8oz) skeins 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Yowza in MC, shown in Nori, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza in CC1 and CC3, shown in Dark Chocolate and White Peppercorn, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC2 and CC4 shown in Obsidian and Russet Or approximately: 565 (610, 675, 745, 810)(900, 990, 1085, 1195) metres/620 (665, 740, 815, 885)(985, 1085, 1185, 1305) yards of DK weight yarn in MC. 225 (250, 270, 295, 325)(360, 395, 450, 495) metres/245 (275, 295, 325, 355)(395, 430, 490, 540) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC1 and CC3. 55 (70, 80, 90, 100)(115, 125, 135, 150) metres/60 (75, 85, 100, 110)(125, 135, 150, 165) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC2 and CC4.
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.

Notions: 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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