TEST CALL (TEST IS FULL): Texo Sweater

TEST IS NOW FULL.

Deadline: 7-Jan-24

We're starting a test for #texosweater - top-down seamless construction with all over cables. Note that this is an intermediate difficulty pattern. The ability to read cable charts is required.

We're looking for a few testers for each size who can complete this project by the 7th of January, 2024.

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

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

Finished bust circumference: 

• 110.5 (119, 130.5, 139, 150.5, 159, 170.5, 179, 190.5) cm
• 44.25 (47.5, 52.25, 55.5, 60.25, 63.5, 68.25, 71.5, 76.25) “

Designed to be worn with 30-35 cm / 12-14” 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.

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

Other details of the design:

Yarn: Worsted weight, allow approximately:

• 1630 (1690, 1780, 1870, 1900, 1960, 2060, 2090, 2170) m
• 1790 (1850, 1940, 2040, 2080, 2140, 2250, 2280, 2370) yds

Yarn used in sample (size 2) is 9 skeins of Studio Donegal Soft Donegal (100% Merino wool; 190 m [208 yds] / 100 g) in colourway Cream (5507).

Gauge: 14 sts & 24 rows = 10 cm / 4″ in Stockinette st in the round and flat, after blocking. 

• Cable A repeat: 9 cm / 3½" in width
• Cable B repeat: 10.5 cm / 4¼" in width

Suggested needles: 

• 4.5 mm (US 7) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40″ long
• 4 mm (US 6) circulars and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting

Notions: Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, spare DPN/circular needle in smaller size, tapestry needle, at least 2 locking stitch markers.

Techniques used: Knit increases and decreases, cables, Backwards loop cast-on,  Cable cast-on, Tubular bind-off.

Notes: The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. It begins by casting on back stitches and working them straight down to the underarm. Along the back shoulders, stitches are picked up to form each front shoulder. These fronts are worked separately with increases shaping the front neckline, down to the underarm. Next, the fronts and back are joined and worked in one piece until both fronts are joined at the center. Moving on, the back and front are worked separately with added i-cord edges down to the hem which is finished in 2x2 rib, resulting in two large slits at the sides. Sleeves are created by picking up stitches along the armholes and working them in the round with decreases down to the cuffs. For the collar, stitches are picked up along the neckline and worked in a 2x2 rib to the desired height. To finish the collar, stitches for collar edge bands are picked up along the front neck opening and collar edges, and each band is worked separately to match the width of the front opening. Finally, each edge band is sewn onto the base of the neck opening using mattress stitch.