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Beach House Sweater

Job type	Test knit
Description	Few things match the feeling of a cozy beachside house on a cold day, listening to the wind and waves with a cup of cocoa in hand - before a crackling open fire, of course! This seamless, classic raglan sweater speaks of luxurious simplicity, constructed top-down in the round, with faux seam details front and back and optional German short rows for those who prefer a perfect fit. Simple as a snuggle! Garment Sizes Finished body circumference: 35.75 (38.25, 41, 43) [45, 47, 49] (53, 56.25, 59.75)” / 91 (97, 104, 109) [114, 119, 124] (135, 143, 152)cm. Front body length from bottom of collar to hem: 23.75 (23.75, 24.5, 24.5) [25.5, 26.25, 26.25] (27, 27.75, 28.25)" / 60 (60, 62, 62) [65, 67, 67] (69, 70, 72)cm. Body length from underarm to bottom hem: 13.25 (13.25, 13.25, 12.75) [12.75, 13.75, 13.75] (13.25, 13.25, 13.25)" / 34 (34, 34, 32) [32, 35, 35] (34, 34, 34)cm. this is customizable if desired. NOTE: Shorter measurements in the certain sizes are due to a longer yoke. Sleeve length from underarm: 17.25 (17.25, 16.5, 16) [15.75, 15.75, 15.75] (15, 14.5, 14.5)" / 44 (44, 42, 41) [40, 40, 40] (38, 37, 37)cm. NOTE: Shorter measurements in the larger sizes are due to a longer yoke. Armhole circumference: 13 (13.75, 15.25, 16) [16.75, 17, 17.75] (18.25, 19.25, 20)" / 33 (35, 39, 41) [42, 43, 45] (46, 49, 51)cm. Collar circumference: 25 (26.75, 26.75, 26.75) [26.75, 30, 30] (30, 30, 32)” / 64 (68, 68, 68) [68, 76, 76] (76, 76, 81)cm.
Difficulty	Moderate
Due date	2025-03-15
Craft	Knitting
Test secrecy	Postable
Pattern access	The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means the designer will have access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, you are allowing Yarnpond to show your email address to this designer for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. The designer may not add you to their mailing list or send you marketing emails without you providing approval for them to use your address for that purpose. Designers found to be abusing their access to testers emails will be excluded from Yarnpond.
Advertiser	Key Knits
Spots available	8
Sizes required	1 : Filled! 3 : 1 testers needed 2 : Filled! 4 : Filled! 5 : 1 testers needed 6 : 1 testers needed 7 : 1 testers needed 8 : 1 testers needed 9 : 1 testers needed 10 : 1 testers needed 11 : 1 testers needed
Finished measurements	Garment Sizes Finished body circumference: 35.75 (38.25, 41, 43) [45, 47, 49] (53, 56.25, 59.75)” / 91 (97, 104, 109) [114, 119, 124] (135, 143, 152)cm. Front body length from bottom of collar to hem: 23.75 (23.75, 24.5, 24.5) [25.5, 26.25, 26.25] (27, 27.75, 28.25)" / 60 (60, 62, 62) [65, 67, 67] (69, 70, 72)cm. Body length from underarm to bottom hem: 13.25 (13.25, 13.25, 12.75) [12.75, 13.75, 13.75] (13.25, 13.25, 13.25)" / 34 (34, 34, 32) [32, 35, 35] (34, 34, 34)cm. this is customizable if desired. NOTE: Shorter measurements in the certain sizes are due to a longer yoke. Sleeve length from underarm: 17.25 (17.25, 16.5, 16) [15.75, 15.75, 15.75] (15, 14.5, 14.5)" / 44 (44, 42, 41) [40, 40, 40] (38, 37, 37)cm. NOTE: Shorter measurements in the larger sizes are due to a longer yoke. Armhole circumference: 13 (13.75, 15.25, 16) [16.75, 17, 17.75] (18.25, 19.25, 20)" / 33 (35, 39, 41) [42, 43, 45] (46, 49, 51)cm. Collar circumference: 25 (26.75, 26.75, 26.75) [26.75, 30, 30] (30, 30, 32)” / 64 (68, 68, 68) [68, 76, 76] (76, 76, 81)cm.
Gauge	24 Sts x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in stockinette using needle size 3.5mm / US 4.
Charted or written pattern	Written
Skills required	Basic knit and purl. Ribbing, Raglan increases. Basic shaping. Knitted in the Round.
Construction type	Top down, seamless. Worked in the round to bottom hem. Sleeves worked in the round as well.
Required or recommended yarn	Medium/Worsted Weight
Yardage	1118-2060 yards
Tools required	Needles: Circular needles, 3 mm / US 2.5 and 3.5mm / US 4. 32” / 80cm length for hem and body. 16"/40 cm length for collar and sleeves. Optionally Dpns or Magicloop can be used. Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders/scrap yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends.
Ownership of the finished item	The finished item is yours to keep.
Requirements from the maker	Here is what I’m looking for: 1. Complete the test knit and send any notes by March 15th :) 2. If you have Instagram, post a progress photo and one finished photo on Instagram on or before the release date in order to help me promote the pattern, which is so appreciated. 3. Tag me in the photo @knitsbykeyknits and please use #keyknits and #beachhousesweater in your posts so I can share and see them! 4. Finally, upload a project to Ravelry. The feedback I’m hoping you can provide: 1. Were there any grammatical errors? 2. Were there any mathematical errors? 3. What needle size did you use to meet gauge? 4. How many yards of yarn did you use? Yards are preferred rather than ounces or grams. Here’s a tutorial to help https://hearthookhome.com/calculate-yarn-yardage-weight/ 5. Was there anything that could be explained better?
Rewards from the designer	The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers As a thanks for all your help and hardwork, when you complete the pattern on or before the deadline you will receive a thank you pattern from my collection of your choosing.

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