Apply to test SPORTI

Test knitting terms — please read!!!

I take 1-3 test knitters per size. Test knitters are selected based on applicants' experience and the quality of their photos of finished objects on Instagram and/or Ravelry. You must have a public Instagram account to test knit, and you must be willing to post pictures of yourself (or a friend) wearing the completed piece to Instagram OR Ravelry. 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 who complete their piece and post pictures in time will be featured in the sizing post on my blog at www.jacquelinecieslak.com when the pattern is released, which will link to their IG account and Ravelry project page. 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! Unfortunately, I cannot provide yarn support for most testers, and information about need-based yarn support or possible discounts for test knitters is only available after selection.

PLEASE NOTE: you must be able to download and use SLACK to participate in this test knit.

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

SPORTI is an all-over ribbed set that features two patterns: a shrug/sweater and a tank. The shrug/sweater pattern includes numbers for two different fit types in the shoulders and chest, with proportions corresponding to traditional “men’s” and “women’s” sizing charts. All pieces are worked seamlessly, top-down, with optional instructions for bust darts and a bicep adjustment on the sweater.

  • TIMELINE
    Just under 6 weeks for test knit:
    Saturday, Dec. 23: Testers receive the pattern and test knit officially begins
    Wednesday, Jan. 31: Test knit officially ends; piece must be completed and final survey submitted

  • SKILLS REQUIRED
    You should have experience knitting a complete garment from a pattern. I consider this an intermediate-advanced knitting project, with techniques including 2x2 ribbing, picking up stitches, short rows, increases and decreases (k2tog and ssk), and small circumference knitting (DPNs or magic loop).

  • APPROXIMATE TIME
    It took me around 20 hours to knit the size 7 shrug and around 20 hours to knit the tank. I am a relatively fast knitter.

  • SIZING:
    Sized to fit upper bust/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 wool or wool blend fingering weight yarn with some elasticity. I used Wandering Flock Merino Fingering Singles. Yarn requirements by sizes (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] {7, 8, 9}:

    IN YARDS:
    Shrug: (370, 425, 495) [560, 640, 725] {830, 945, 1075}
    Crop sweater: (720, 810, 915) [1015, 1125, 1245] {1390, 1545, 1720}
    Full length sweater: (1120, 1250, 1405) [1540, 1690, 1845] {2040, 2245, 2465}
    Tank: (540, 590, 650) [700, 750, 800] {865, 925, 990}

    IN METERS:
    Shrug: (340, 390, 455) [510, 585, 665] {760, 865, 985}
    Crop sweater: (660, 740, 835) [930, 1030, 1140] {1270, 1415, 1575}
    Full length sweater: (1025, 1145, 1285) [1410, 1545, 1685] {1865, 2055, 2255}
    Tank: (490, 535, 595) [640, 685, 730] {785, 845, 900}

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