Call for Testers
Sailing Key Largo Knitting Pattern
The Public Knitter is currently looking for testers for our newest summer knit design. Sailing Key Largo is a top down, seamless summer top that is worked in a cotton/bamboo/silk blend.
Sailing Key Largo is intended for intermediate to advanced knitters. If you are interested in helping with this test, please read all of the details below and reach out to me using the form on this blog post.
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Bust Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) inches / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm
Positive Ease: 10 inches / 25.5 cm
MATERIALS
Yarn: CoBaSi, a fingering weight blend of Cotton Bamboo and Silk. Estimated requirement: 200 (200, 250, 250, 300, 350) Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
NEEDLES
Cast On: Two sets of US size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles
Body: US size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles with a 24 inch / 60 cm long cable
Underarm Graft: One set of US size 6 (4.0 m) double pointed needles
Ribbing: US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles
GAUGE
24 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.0 mm) needles.
DIFFICULTY / SKILLS REQUIRED
This pattern is suitable for Intermediate to Advanced knitters. The pattern calls for Judy’s Magic Cast On, lace knitting (includes both written or charted instructions), knitting in the round, Kitchener stitch, and picking up stitches along a finished edge. Directions for all stitches and techniques are well-defined in the Abbreviations and Definitions section of the pattern.
DUE DATE
Sept 15, 2024
PATTERN ACCESS
The pattern for this test will be sent to you by email. This means you give The Public Knitter access to your email address for this purpose. By applying for this test, your email address will be used for the purposes of sending you the pattern document only. If you wish to receive future updates from The Public Knitter, please subscribe using the link below.
SPOTS AVAILABLE
1 per size
SIZES REQURIED
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
CHARTED or WRITTEN PATTERN
Written
OWNERSHIP OF THE FINISHED ITEM
The finished item is yours to keep.
REQUIREMENTS
Please set up a test project page in Ravelry. Please be mindful of test deadlines. Please communicate via email when necessary. Please let me know if/when you run into issues or cannot complete the test.
REWARDS
You will receive one discounted pattern from my Ravelry or Etsy store for the successful completion of the test.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Use the form below to send me an email with your application and nay details you think might be relevant. I will respond to you within 3 days.