(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Pasaka Sweater

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 15-Feb-26

We're starting a test for #pasakasweater - light fingering weight colourwork sweater worked seamlessly from the top down.

Note that this is an intermediate difficulty pattern.

We're looking for testers of each size (each size will have a maximum of five testers) who can complete this project by the 15th of February, 2026.

It’s mostly first-come, first-served, but make sure your Ravelry projects are current so I can easily see your previous work when you register.

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

Finished chest circumference:

• 85.5 (94.5, 104.5, 115.5, 125.5, 134.5, 145.5, 155.5, 165.5) cm
• 34¼ (37¾, 41¾, 46¼, 50¼, 53¾, 58¼, 62¼, 66¼)”

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 sweater that fits well. Then find the closest finished chest circumference. 

For those with a bust size larger than a C cup, it's advisable to use the upper bust measurement plus the desired ease to ensure the sweater fits well around the shoulders, with slightly less ease around the full bust.

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

Other details of the design:

Yarn: Light fingering/heavy lace weight. Depending on the length of the sweater and shaping option, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC): 

• 995 (1080, 1185, 1290, 1400, 1480, 1595, 1700, 1795) m 
• 1090 (1180, 1295, 1410, 1530, 1620, 1745, 1860, 1965) yds

Contrast colour (CC): 

• 265 (295, 315, 345, 360, 400, 425, 470, 490) m
• 290 (320, 345, 375, 395, 440, 460, 510, 535) yds

Yarns used in sample (size 2) are 9 cones of ITO Kosho (90% wool, 10% cashmere; 175 m [191 yds] / 25 g): 7 cones of #0905 Blackberry as main colour and 2 cones of #0917 Top Angora as contrast colour.

Gauge: 28 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colourwork in the round, blocked.

Suggested needles: 2.75 mm (US 2) or needle size required to obtain gauge. These should be circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long.

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers and/or bobby pins if using Japanese short rows, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle, measuring tape.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, short rows, stranded knitting, lifted increases, Ladderback jacquard.

Notes: The sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down.