(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Ostinato Cardigan

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 19-May-24

We're starting a test for #ostinatocardigan - Fingering weight yarn sweater 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 19th of May, 2024.

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

Finished bust circumference: 

• 88.5 (98.5, 108.5, 118.5, 128.5, 138.5, 148.5, 156.5, 166.5) cm
• 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼, 59¼, 62¾, 66¾)”

Designed to be worn with 5-10 cm / 2-4” 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 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 cardigan, allow approximately:

• 1080 (1135, 1200, 1255, 1345, 1400, 1490, 1535, 1615) m 
• 1180 (1240, 1310, 1370, 1470, 1530, 1625, 1675, 1765) yds 

Yarn used in the sample (Size 2) is 4 skeins (290 g) of Loop Fiber Studio Yin Yang Fingering (100% extra fine merino; 366 m [400 yds] / 100 g) in colourway A Hard Place. 

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

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, 10-15 12 mm/½” buttons.

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

Difficulty: Intermediate.

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