Ropes Sweater. Test Knit.

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Test Knit Information

Deadline:

September 17th, 2024. Please, sign up for the test knit ONLY if you can make the deadline.

Design details:

  • lots of texture

  • seamless saddle-shoulder construction

  • knit top down

  • sleeves are picked up and knit top down in the round with the cap shaped with short rows

Sizing:

TO FIT

  • Size 1 34" / 86.5 cm

  • Size 2 37½" / 95 cm

  • Size 3 41¾" / 106.5 cm

  • Size 4 45¼" / 114.5 cm

  • Size 5 49½" / 126 cm

  • Size 6 54" / 137 cm

  • Size 7 58½" / 148.5 cm

  • Size 8 61¾" / 156.5 cm

  • Designed to be worn with 4" (10 cm) of positive ease. 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:

14.5 sts and 19 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with size A needles in Main Yarn after blocking.

Gauges for all the textured stitches are listed in the pattern.

Yarn:

Main Yarn: (9, 9, 10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins of Mondial Bio Lana , 100% wool in Light grey (#344). Worsted weight (115 yds/1¾ oz // 100 mts/50 g). Or any other wool/merino 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 Mondial Bio Lana , 100% wool in any preferred color.

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

Alternative brand: https://www.lionbrand.com/products/jiffy-bonus-bundle-yarn?variant=41045302050909

Needles:

  • Size A (for main fabric) - 32" [81 cm] circular needle in size to obtain gauge. Suggested size: US #9 (5.5 mm).

  • Size B (for ribbing) - 32" [81 cm] circular needle in size US #8 (5 mm) or one size/0.5 mm smaller than size A needle.

Test knitting process notes:

  • Errata for the pattern will be added to the beginning of 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 - September 17th, 2024.

  • 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 - September 17th, 2024.

  • Please, post the modeled photo of the final knit on the publication day - September 17th, 2024. Please, tag me - @fortheloveofknitwear

Application process:

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

  • Please, include either IG or/and Ravelry username so I can check your projects page. Please, note - I am looking for knitters who have experience in garments and textured stitches 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 Ropes Sweater final pattern file.

Thank you!