AVB Sweater. Test Knit.

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Changed the recommended needle size for sleeves from US #7 (4.5 mm) to US #8 (5 mm) to match the recommended needle size for the body.

Test Knit Information

Deadline:

February 27th, 2023. Please, sign up for the test knit ONLY if you can make the deadline.

Design details:

  • lots of texture and fun cables

  • seamless drop-shoulder

  • oversize fit

  • knit bottom up in the round up to the armhole

  • front and back are knit flat

Sizing:

  • TO FIT A BODY SIZE

    Size 1 36-40" / 90-101.5 cm - TEST KNIT FULL

    Size 2 42-46" / 106.68-116.5 cm - TEST KNIT FULL

    Size 3 50-54" / 127-137 cm

    Size 4 60-64" / 152.5-162.5 cm

  • FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT

    Size 1 50" / 127 cm

    Size 2 56 ½" / 143.5 cm

    Size 3 65" / 165 cm

    Size 4 75" / 190.5 cm

  • Designed to be worn with 10-15" (25.5-38 cm) of positive ease. To choose your size, measure your full bust, add 10-15" (25.5-38 cm) of ease and pick the finished bust measurement closest to this number.

  • Sample shown in Size 1 with 14" (35.5 cm) of positive ease.

Gauge:

16 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with size A needles after blocking.

Gauges for all the cable panels are listed in the pattern.

Yarn:

The sample is knit in the locally sourced non-commercial worsted weigh yarn. 100% wool.

Recommendations for commercial-yarn - 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins of Juniper Moon Farm, 100% wool. Worsted weight (202 yds/100 g). Or any other yarn that gives you the gauge.

Other options that will work: Lite Lopi , Blue Sky Fibers Woolstock 150.

Fiber recommendations - 100% wool, wool blends. Color recommendations - solid colors.

Note - the yardage is an estimate and may vary on the tension of your knitting and modifications you are making.

Needles:

  • Size A (for main fabric) - 32" [81 cm] circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge. Suggested size: US #8 (5 mm)

  • Size B (for ribbing) - 24" [81 cm] circular needle in size US #7 (4.5 mm) or one size/0.5 mm smaller than size A needle.

  • Optional (for sleeves) - double-pointed US #7 (4.5 mm) for the main body of the sleeve. (You can use 32" [81 cm] circular needle to work the sleeves using the magic loop method.)

Test knitting process notes:

  • Errata for the pattern will be added to this post, so please check it from time to time. I will also send you notification to the email if errata is added.

  • Send your comments and notes before the deadline - February 27th, 2023.

  • Make a Ravelry project page as soon as you can. Photos of a finished item have to be added before or on the day of the pattern release - February 27th, 2023.

  • Please post the photos of your progress tagging me in the caption/on the photo (@fortheloveofknitwear), so I can reshare it once the pattern is released. Please, post the modeled photo of the final knit on the publication day - February 27th, 2023.

Application process:

  • If you’re interested, please fill out the form below.

  • Please, include either IG or Ravelry username so I can check your projects page. Please, note - I am looking for knitters who have experience in garments and cable knitting.

  • If I choose your application, I will send the pattern draft to your email.

  • The testers who finish their projects on time and share the photos on project pages and/or Instagram on the release day will receive 2 free patterns of their choice from my collection plus the AVB Sweater final pattern file.

Thank you!