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Raspberry Donut Sweater

Job type Test knit
Description

The Raspberry Donut is a v-neck sweater worked top down beginning with the upper back. Then, the shoulders are picked up and knit, continuing to work the chest. Next, the lower body and hem are knit. The sleeves are worked by picking up sts at either side and knit in stockinette, ending with the cuffs. Lastly, the neckband is knit in twisted 1x1 rib.

Tech edited This pattern has been tech edited.
Difficulty Easy
Due date 2024-11-04   This is a flexible deadline!
Craft Knitting
Test secrecy Postable
Advertiser Cocoa Skein
Spots available 4
Sizes required XS : Filled!
S : Filled!
M : Filled!
L : Filled!
XL : Filled!
2XL : Filled!
3XL : 1 testers needed
4XL : 2 testers needed
5XL : 2 testers needed
Finished measurements

Please see below for the finished bust circumferences for each size:

Cm: 94 (104, 114, 124, 134, 145, 155, 165, 175)

In: 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69)

Gauge Stockinette: 16 sts x 25 rnds = 10 cm (4 in) using 5 mm (US 8) needles
Charted or written pattern Written
Skills required

  • Knit Stitch
  • Purl Stitch
  • M1R
  • M1L
  • Twisted Knit Stitch
  • Twisted Purl Stitch
  • Sewn Bind Off

Construction type Drop-shoulder, in the round, top-down
Required or recommended yarn Big Twist in shade Cream, Toffee & Cosmetic Pink
Yardage 827 (903, 989, 1086, 1151, 1274, 1344, 1471, 1536)
Tools required

  • Yarn of choice. The sample used Big Twist in shades Cream, Toffee & Cosmetic Pink
  • 5mm (US 8) circular knitting needles in the following lengths: 16”, 24”, 29”, 36”, or any needle size needed to obtain the proper gauge
  • 4.5mm (US 7) circular knitting needles in the following lengths: 16”, 24”, 29”, 36”, or any needle size needed to obtain the proper gauge
  • Waste yarn to slip stitches onto and knit the swatch before beginning the project
  • 3 stitch markers
  • 1 tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Ownership of the finished item The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker

  • Please aim to complete by the deadline of November 4, 2024. Things happen, so just let me know if any extension is needed
  • You can customize the length, color, etc of this pattern! 
  • HAVE FUN! :)

Rewards from the designer

The designer will run a giveaway and give a prize to one or more testers

Each tester will be entered into a giveaway to win a $50 gift card to Joann Fabrics! 🎉

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