(TEST IS FULL) TEST CALL: Sea Aster Sweater

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 26th-Jan-25

We're starting a test for #seaastersweater - 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 26th of January, 2025.

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

Finished chest circumference:

• 92.5 (100, 112.5, 121.5, 131, 140, 152.5, 161.5, 171) cm
• 37 (40, 45, 48½, 52¼, 56, 61, 64½, 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. 

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 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: Fingering weight, depending on the length of the pullover, allow approximately:

Main colour (MC): 

• 940 (1015, 1115, 1200, 1270, 1355, 1470, 1550, 1650) m 
• 1025 (1110, 1220, 1315, 1390, 1480, 1605, 1695, 1805) yds

Contrast colour (CC): 

• 225 (240, 265, 275, 300, 330, 345, 375, 395) m
• 245 (260, 290, 300, 325, 360, 380, 415, 435) yds

Yarns used in sample (size 2) is 4 skeins of Townhouse Yarns Clarendon Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 365 m [400 yds] / 100 g): 1 skein of colourway Sea Aster as contrast colour (CC) and 3 skeins of colourway  Flat White as main colour (MC).

Gauge: 26 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked.

Suggested needles: 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40” long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle, measuring tape.

Techniques used: Knitting in the round, short rows, stranded knitting, Ladderback jacquard, lifted increases, cables, Tubular bind-off.

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