Apply to test IN PERSON
How will this test knit work?
Testers will receive the completed pattern at the first meet-up, and any questions or issues with the pattern will be addressed during following meet-ups. I run my in-person test knits somewhat like I run my Guided Sweater Workshop, with personalized guidance for things like selecting yarn, making a gauge swatch, picking a size, and evaluating the fit as you go. This approach is better for my creative process than online test knits, and it gives test knitters more access and value in exchange for test knitting. The test knit will conclude with an (optional) photoshoot.
We will be meeting from 5-7pm on Sundays, from April 13 thru May 11, at Black Squirrel Berkeley.
There is no online component to this test — if you cannot make the in-person meetings, you cannot join the test knit. Thank you for understanding!
Test knitting terms — please read!!!
I take 1-2 test knitters per size. At the completion of the test knit, test knitters receive compensation in the form of a copy of the final pattern in their Ravelry library and a coupon to add any one additional pattern of mine to their Ravelry library (this coupon will not expire). Test knitters are encouraged to use whatever yarn they would like — I prefer to see a wide range of yarns (at different price points and in different fibers) in my test knits!
All applicants, selected and otherwise, can expect to receive an email confirmation by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 2.
Pattern quality & expectations
The pattern has been professionally tech-edited, proofed, and knit by me before the test knit. I do not expect test knitters to edit or find errors (although I am grateful when they point them out to me!). My main concerns are instruction clarity and testing for any fit/adjustment issues. I release a pattern to test knitters only when I am confident that the pattern will produce the promised result, even if it requires a few adjustments/clarifications along the way.
About the pattern
This pattern is for a top-down fitted all-over hex mesh top with a crew neck in 1x1 ribbing and options for sleeveless, short sleeves, or long sleeves with thumb holes.
TIMELINE
5 weeks for test knit, beginning Sunday, April 13, at 5pmSKILLS REQUIRED
You should have experience knitting a complete garment from a pattern. I consider this a true intermediate knitting project, with techniques including a provisional cast on, increases and decreases, yarn overs, picking up stitches, and tubular bind offs.APPROXIMATE TIME
It took me around 25 hours to knit the size 8 from start to finish. I am a relatively fast knitter.SIZING:
Sized to fit upper chest circumference:
1: 30” (75cm)
2: 34” (85cm)
3: 42” (105cm)
5: 46” (115cm)
6: 50” (125cm)
7: 54” (135cm)
8: 58” (145cm)
9: 62” (155cm)YARN
You will need a sport weight yarn. I knit my sample in The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino. You will also need 32” circular needles in sizes US 4 and US 8.
Yardage requirements by sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}: (400, 450, 510) [560, 610, 660] {725, 785, 850}