(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Dreamweft Sweater

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 30-June-24

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

Note that this is an intermediate difficulty pattern. The ability to read charts is required.

We're looking for a few testers for each size who can complete this project by the 30th of June, 2024.

Difficulty: Intermediate. The ability to read cable charts is required.

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

Finished bust circumference: 

• 106.5 (115.5, 124.5, 133.5, 142, 151, 169, 178, 186.5) cm
• 42¾ (46¼, 49¾, 53¼, 57, 60½, 67½, 71, 74¾)”

Designed to be worn with 30-40 cm / 12-16” 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 cardigan 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:

• 825 (880, 920, 1000, 1080, 1120, 1245, 1320, 1380) m
•  900 (965, 1010, 1090, 1180, 1225, 1360, 1445, 1510) yds

Yarn used in the sample (Size 2) is 4 skeins of BC Garn Bio Balance (55% Pure Organic Wool / 45% Pure Organic Cotton; 225 m [246 yds] / 50 g). 

Gauge:

• Main fabric: 18 sts & 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Lace pattern on largest needles worked flat, blocked. 
• Width of 4 repeats = 9 cm / 3 ½”  
• Height of 5 repeats =  8 cm / 3⅓”  
• Ribbing: 24 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in 1x1 twisted ribbing on smallest needles worked in the round.

Suggested needles: 

• 4.5 mm (US 7) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting. Due to the nature of the stitch pattern, these should be metal (or material that doesn't break easily) and with sharp tips 
• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting
• (Optional) 3.25 mm (US 3) and 3.75 mm (US 5) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long  for  gradual transition to smallest needle when working the neckband

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

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

Construction notes: The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down.