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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | A simple, flattering top, knitted from the front up, over and down the back, with an added band at the hem and graduating stripes from the bust/chest up to a round neck. Knitted overall in linen stitch, the resulting stretchy fabric does not curl and has a smooth, 'woven' look. Stripes on the flutter sleeves mirror in reverse the colours of the stripes on the body. Starting from the top of the armhole, the sleeve stitches are picked up and increased along the armhole edge as you go, creating a flared curve. The sleeve does not go all the way around the armhole. Draped over the shoulder sits a sweet little tiger worked in cross stitch. The cross stitch area is reinforced with tear-away stabiliser underneath. Detailed instructions are included, and there is additional support for all the techniques used in this garment in the form of videos on my website (and of course any questions you have may also be answered by email). This is my first knitting pattern that I have graded into multiple sizes, so I am very keen to see how it goes. I am interested in eventually getting my patterns to be as size inclusive as possible, while accepting that until I have tested a few, I have to start somewhere. The pattern differs from the sample only in that I have created a shaped armhole instead of just a slit. Sizes in my patterns are represented by emoji. Find the size that best corresponds to body of the intended wearer and follow that symbol throughout the pattern. Instructions are included in the pattern to add an optional extra 4.5 cm over the bust to accomodate those with a bust size that is generally larger than their overall size. Choose the size that best fits everything other than your bust. Similarly, instructions are included for those with the opposite type of figure, ie a larger hip to overall body ratio. For this body type, start with the size that will best fit your hips. You will then be decreasing above the hips to the next size down (and increasing as you go back down the back to the hips).
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| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2025-05-30 This is a flexible deadline! |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Postable |
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| Advertiser | the Craftorialist |
| Spots available | 16 |
| Sizes required |
🌿 Bust/chest 74-83 cm 29¼-32⅝ in Waist 56-65 cm 22-25½ in Hips 80-89 cm 31½-35 in
: 2 testers needed
🦋 Bust/chest 84-93 cm 33¼-36⅝ in Waist 66-75 cm 26¾-29½ in Hips 90-99 cm 35¾-39 in : 1 testers needed 🌟 Bust/chest 94-103 cm 37-40½ in Waist 76-85 cm 29⅞-33½ in Hips 100-109 cm 39⅜-43 : 2 testers needed 🐞 Bust/chest 104-113 cm 41-44¾ in Waist 86-95 cm 33⅞-37⅜ in Hips 110-119 cm 43¼-46⅞ in : 2 testers needed ⚜ Bust/chest 114-123 cm 44⅞-61⅜ in Waist 96-105 cm 37¾-41⅜ in Hips 120-129 cm 47¼-50¾ in : 3 testers needed 🧶 Bust/chest124-133 cm 48⅝-52¾ in Waist 106-115 cm 41¾-45¼ in Hips 130-139 cm 51⅛-54¾ in : 3 testers needed 💎 Bust/chest134-143 cm 53¾-56¾ in Waist 116-125 cm 45⅝-49¼ in Hips 140-149 cm 55⅛-58¾ in : 3 testers needed |
| Finished measurements | Body circumference: 🌿 83 cm (32⅝ in), 🦋 93 cm (36⅝ in), 🌟 103 cm (40½ in), 🐞 113 cm (44½ in), ⚜ 123 cm (48⅜ in), 🧶 133 cm (52⅜ in), 💎 143 cm (56⅜ in) High shoulder to hem: 🌿 53.5 cm (21 in), 🦋 54.7 cm (21½ in), 🌟 56 cm (22 in), 🐞 56.6 (22¼ in), ⚜ 57.3 cm (22½ in), 🧶 57.9 cm (22¾ in), 💎 58.5 cm (23 in) Shoulder: 🌿 12.8 cm (5 in), 🦋 14.7 cm (5¾ in), 🌟 15.4 cm (6 in), 🐞 16.9 cm (6⅝ in), ⚜ 18.1 cm (7⅛ in), 🧶 19.7 cm (7¾ in), 💎 20.9 cm (8¼ in) Neckband: 🌿 51 cm (20¼ in), 🦋 51 cm (20¼ in), 🌟 51 cm (20¼ in), 🐞 52.3 cm (20½ in), ⚜ 53.5 cm (21 in), 🧶 54.8 cm (21½ in), 💎 56.1 cm (22 in) Armhole: 🌿 22 cm (8⅝ in), 🦋 23.2 cm (9⅛ in), 🌟 24.5 cm (9⅝ in), 🐞 25.1 cm (9⅞ in), ⚜ 25.8 cm (10⅛ in), 🧶 26.4 cm (10⅜ in), 💎 27 cm (10⅝ in) Underarm to top of hem band: 27 cm (10⅝ in) all sizes Hem band: 4.5 cm (1¾ in) all sizes Sleeve length from top of shoulder to hem: 🌿 15 cm (5⅞ in), 🦋 15.5 cm (6⅛ in), 🌟 16 cm (6¼ in), 🐞 17.3 cm (6⅝ in), ⚜ 18.5 cm (7¼ in), 🧶 19.8 cm (7¾ in), 💎 21.1 cm (8¼ in) This garment is stretchy and has little to no ease included, depending on your measurements. There is no waist shaping.
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| Gauge | 32 sts and 62 rows to 10 cm (4 in) using 3.5 mm (US size 4) circular needles in linen stitch, blocked. |
| Charted or written pattern | Both |
| Skills required | Knit, purl, slip stitch with yarn forward or back. Testers will need to be able to pick up stitches along an edge and be comfortable both with knitting flat and in the round. Additional skill include cross stitching into the resulting fabric (reinforced with tear-away stabiliser on the wrong side). Detailed instructions (and videos) are included.
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| Construction type | Knit flat from the front hem up, separated for the neck, then rejoined and finished at the back hem. The hem and neck bands are picked up and knitted in the round; the flutter sleeves are picked up along the armhole edge and knitted flat (but flared). |
| Required or recommended yarn | Spinifex (baby alpaca/silk/linen), super fine, from Dyed By Hand Yarns (dyedbyhandyarns.com). Substitution is fine so long as the gauge is correct. |
| Yardage | Colour A: 🌿2, 🦋2, 🌟3, 🐞3, ⚜3, 🧶3, 💎4 x hanks Spinifex (baby alpaca/silk/linen), super fine, from Dyed By Hand Yarns, in Samphire. (dyedbyhandyarns.com) If substituting yarns, the meterage/yardage needed is approximately 🌿773 m (253 ft 8 in), 🦋850 m (278 ft 11 in), 🌟924 m (303 ft 2 in), 🐞1009 m (331 ft 1 in), ⚜1092 m (358 ft 4 in), 🧶1175 m (385 ft 6 in), 💎1259 m 9 (413 ft 1 in) in colour A. *Note: this includes enough for a sample gauge swatch measuring 18 cm by 18 cm (7 in by 7 in). Colour B: 🌿1, 🦋1, 🌟1, 🐞2, ⚜2, 🧶2, 💎2 x hanks Spinifex (baby alpaca/silk/linen), super fine, from Dyed By Hand Yarns, in Nevermore. Meterage/yardage is approximately 🌿289 m (94 ft 10 in), 🦋345 m (113 ft 3 in), 🌟405 m (132 ft 11 in), 🐞456 m (149 ft 8 in), ⚜510 m (167 ft 4 in), 🧶566 m (185 ft 9 in), 💎624 m (204 ft 9 in) in colour B Colour C: 1 x 20 g hank Tough Stocking Mini (merino/nylon) from Dyed By Hand Yarns, in Nevermore. Colour D: 1 x 20 g hank or 85 m (27 ft 11 in) Tough Stocking Mini (merino/nylon) from Dyed By Hand Yarns, in Gorgon’s Head. Colour E: 1 x 20 g hank or 85 m (27 ft 11 in) Tough Stocking Mini (merino/nylon) from Dyed By Hand Yarns, in Undyed. |
| Tools required | 3.5 mm (US size 4) circular needles 1 tapestry needle (rounded point) 12 stitch markers 2 stitch holders 30 cm x 15 cm (12 in x 6 in) lightweight tear-away stabiliser |
| Ownership of the finished item | The finished item is yours to keep. |
| Requirements from the maker |
If possible, a decent quality image of the garment, modelled, with permission to share. Feedback on the pattern and fitting; notes on any alterations to the pattern if this was necessary. |
| Rewards from the designer |
The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers
A copy of the final, corrected pattern, plus the free sister pattern for the Tiger Cowl. See it here: thecraftorialist.com/patterns/Tiger-cowl-p708732924 |
| 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. 2025-05-05: Front to back completion2025-05-16: Cross stitch completion 2025-05-30: Finished seams, bands and sleeves |
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