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| Job type | Test knit |
| Description | The yoke motif of Gwiazda has been inspired by the beautiful hand embroidered patterns found on ladies shirts in the mountainous Jurgow area in Poland. Gwiazda, which means star in Polish, is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses stars and diamonds to create a striking yoke. The neckline features double ribbing with integrated increases 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 almost all of the 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. The pattern includes symbol charts, which can be used to add your own choice of colour.
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| Tech edited | This pattern has been tech edited. |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Due date | 2025-04-16 |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Test secrecy | Secret |
| Advertiser | Kirsten-Michele |
| Spots available | 13 |
| 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 84 (91.5, 103, 114.5, 122)(137, 145, 152.5, 164)cm/33.5 (36.5, 41.25, 45.75, 48.75)(54.75, 58, 61, 65.5)" |
| Gauge | 21 stitches & 28 rows/rounds = 10 cm/4” in st st |
| 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, catching floats
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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 | For best results when working with hand-dyed yarns, it is strongly recommended alternating skeins of the same colour throughout the project. This link shows a very useful technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7119mUB6yH4 Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza and Miss Babs Yowza mini 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 White Peppercorn, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza in CC1, shown in Segrada, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 2) skein Yowza mini in CC3, shown in Bougainvillea, and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Yowza mini in CC2 shown in Obsidian, CC4 shown in Kobold, CC5 shown in French Marigold and CC6 shown in Tumeric. Or approximately: 575 (630, 700, 765, 845)(880, 945, 1040, 1130) metres/630 (690, 765, 835, 925)(960, 1035, 1135, 1235) yards of DK weight yarn in MC. 205 (225, 250, 270, 295)(325, 360, 405, 450) metres/225 (245, 275, 295, 325)(355, 395, 445, 490) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC1. 80 (90, 100, 115, 125)(135, 150, 170, 195) metres/85 (100, 110, 125, 135)(150, 165, 185, 215) yards of DK weight yarn in CC3. 35 (40, 45, 50, 60)(70, 80, 90, 100) metres /40 (45, 50, 55, 65)(75, 85, 100, 110) yards of DK weight yarn of each CC2 , CC4, CC5 and CC6. |
| 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.
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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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