(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Flashback Top

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 14-June-24

We're starting a test for #flashbacktop - DK weight yarn top 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 14th of June, 2024.

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

Finished bust circumference: 

• 82 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152, 162) cm
• 32¾ (36¾, 40¾, 44¾, 48¾, 52¾, 56¾, 60¾, 64¾)”

Designed to be worn with 0-10 cm / 0-4” 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 top 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: DK weight or fingering held double (double the provided yardage if choosing this option). Depending on the length of the top and whether you choose to add sleeves, allow approximately:

• 560 (650, 725, 795, 875, 955, 1035, 1135, 1235) m
• 615 (710, 795, 870, 955, 1045, 1135, 1240, 1350) yds

Yarn used in the sample (Size 2) is 300 g of fingering weight leftover yarn, approximately 360-400 m [394-438 yds] /100 g held double and most are wool blends. 

Gauge: 20 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked. 

Suggested needles: 

• 4 mm (US 6) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long and (optional) DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 3.75 mm (US 5) 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, (optionally) locking st markers or bobby pins if working Japanese short rows.

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

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Construction notes: This top is worked seamlessly from the top down.