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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | Asara 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 stranded colourwork that inverts in colour. 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 stranded colourwork that highlight the yoke motif and ribbing. |
| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2024-08-31 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
| Advertiser | Kirsten-Michele |
| Spots available | 10 |
| Sizes required |
XS
: 1 testers needed
S : Filled! M : Filled! L : Filled! 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: 82 (97, 104, 114.5, 124)(137, 145.5, 155, 166)cm/32.75 (38.75, 41.5, 45.75, 49.5)(54.75, 58.25, 62, 66.25)" |
| Gauge | 21 stitches & 24 rows = 10cm/4” in colourwork with larger needle size, and 21 stitches & 28 rows = 10cm/4” in st st with one colour, 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
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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 | Miss Babs Yowza |
| Yardage | 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Yowza in MC 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skeins Yowza in CC Sample is worked in CC fade with colours Sagrada, Wolfsbane, Bougainvillea and Opulent. Or approximately: 750 (810, 900, 990, 1100) (1200, 1330, 1450, 1600) metres/820 (890, 980, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1450, 1600, 1750) of DK yarn in MC. 165 (180, 195, 220, 220)(250, 275, 305, 330) metres/ 180 (195, 215, 240, 240)(275, 300, 335, 360) yards of DK yarn in CC. |
| 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 and tapestry needle.
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| 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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