TEST CALL (TEST IS FULL): Consonance Sweater

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 17-Mar-24

We're starting a test for #consonancesweater with fingering weight yarn - worked seamlessly from the top down.

Note that this is an intermediate difficulty pattern.

We're looking for 1-2 testers of each size below who can complete this project by the 17th of March, 2024.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust circumference: 

• 92 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5, 130.5, 140.5, 150.5, 160.5, 170.5) m
• 36¾ (40¼, 44¼, 48¼, 52¼, 56¼, 60¼, 64¼, 68¼)”

Designed to be worn with 10-15 cm / 4-6” positive ease around the chest.

To choose the most appropriate size, measure the wearer's chest and add the preferred ease. Or measure the circumference of an already-owned sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference.

To apply for testing, please fill out this form: https://go.zaneteknits.com/apply-to-test

Other details of the design:

Yarn: Fingering weight yarn. Depending on the length of the sweater, allow approximately:

• 1445 (1505, 1585, 1665, 1700, 1820, 1915, 2035, 2020) m
• 1580 (1645, 1735, 1820, 1860, 1990, 2095, 2225, 2210) yds

Yarn used in the sample (Size 4) is 5 skeins of Uschitita Merino Singles (100% Superwash merino; 366 m [400 yds] / 100 g) in colourway Factum. 

Gauge: 24 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked. 

Remember to make a swatch and ensure you get the required gauge. If your gauge is different to the one stated above, adjust the needle size. Otherwise, you risk that your finished garment will not fit right. Block your swatch the same way you plan to block your sweater and let it fully dry before measuring the gauge.

Note: Achieving the correct row gauge is equally important. This is because the sleeve cap shaping instructions rely on it, and the yoke rows are specifically calculated.

Suggested needles: 

• 3.25 mm (US 3) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

Techniques used: Backwards loop cast-on, lifted increases, knitting in the round.