Lace and Bubbles Cardigan. Test Knit.

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Test Knit Information

Deadline:

January 13th, 2025. Please, sign up for the test knit ONLY if you can make the deadline.

Design details:

  • knit top down

  • compound raglan

  • contrast textured band

  • lace columns, creating staircase effect

Sizing:

  • FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT

    Size 1

    38½"/98 cm

    Size 2

    42½" / 108 cm

    Size 3

    Bust 46½" / 118 cm

    Size 4

    Bust 50 ½" / 128 cm

    Size 5

    Bust 54 ½" / 138.5 cm

    Size 6

    Bust 58½" / 148 cm

    Size 7

    Bust 62 ½" / 158.5 cm

    Size 8

    Bust 66 ½" / 169 cm

  • Designed to be worn with 4" (10 cm) of positive ease with overlapped frontband. To choose your size, measure your full bust, add 4" (10 cm) of ease and pick the finished bust measurement closest to this number. If you fall between the sizes, go with the bigger size.

  • Sample shown in Size 2 with 4" (10 cm) of positive ease.

Gauge:

21 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with size A needles in Main Yarn after blocking.

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

Yarn:

Main Yarn: (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9, 9) skeins of Concept Atenea by Katia , 42% virgin wool, 40% cotton, 18% cashmere in color #090. Sport weight (191 yds/¾ oz // 175 mts/25 g). Or any other wool blend yarn that gives you the gauge.

For substitutions, avoid heavily variegated, fantasy or any fuzzy yarns. Make sure the yarn gives you a crisp stitch definition. Acrylic blends with wool or cotton will also work for this pattern.

Contrast Yarn: 1 skein of Valley Yarns Southampton, 72% kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk. DK weight (230 yds/25 g). Or you can use the same yarn you worked the main body in a different color.

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

Needles:

Size A (for main fabric) - 32" [81 cm] circular needle in size to obtain gauge. Suggested size: US #7 (4.5 mm).

Size B (for ribbing) - 32" [81 cm] circular needle in size to obtain gauge. Suggested size: US #6 (4 mm).

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 - January 13th, 2025.

  • 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 - January 13th, 2025.

  • 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 - January 13th, 2025.

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 Lace and Cardigan final pattern file.

Thank you!