r/PatternTesting • u/StreetHyena5754 • 22h ago
🪢Knit - Tester Call [Test-Knit Call] Plum Blossom Sweater!
Pattern Name and Project Description: Plum Blossom Sweater
Type of Project: Knitting
Pattern Format : Combination of charted and written instructions. US terminology.
Sizes/Options Being Tested:
(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9). Sample 1 shown in size 2 with 8 inches of positive ease. There is an intended 6-12 inches (15-30cm) of positive ease.
Chest circumference: Approx. (40, 42, 45) (47, 50, 52) (55, 57, 60) inches /(102, 107, 114) (119, 127, 132) (140, 145, 152) cm.
Total length from mid back (excluding neck edging): Approx. (19.5, 19.5, 20.5) (20.5, 24.5, 24.5) (25.5, 25.5, 25.5) inches / (50, 50, 52) (52, 62, 62) (65, 65, 65) cm.
Sleeve circumference: Approx. (13, 14, 16) (17, 19, 20) (22, 23, 25) inches / (33, 36, 41) (43, 48, 51) (56, 58, 64)
Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Materials Needed :
Yarn
Color A: Malabrigo Rios in Aquamarine, 192m/210yd per 100g.
Color B: Malabrigo Rios in Natural, 192m/210yd per 100g.
Color C: Malabrigo Rios in Valentina, 192m/210yd per 100g.
(6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10) balls for Color A. Approx (1042, 1097, 1189) (1244, 1463, 1518) (1609, 1664, 1755) m / (1140, 1200, 1300) (1360, 1600, 1660) (1760, 1820, 1920) yds.
(1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) balls for Color C. Approx (50, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75) (80, 85, 90) m /(55, 60, 66) (71, 77, 82) (87, 93, 98) yds..
(1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) balls for Color C. Approx (50, 50, 50) (50, 60, 60) (60, 60, 60) m / (55, 55, 55) (55, 56, 56) (56, 56, 56) yds.
Needles and Notions
This pattern uses 4.5mm (US 7) needles for the body and sleeves, 3.75mm (US 5) and 3.25mm and (US 3) needles for the neckline hem. 4mm (US 6) needles are needed for the body hem and 3.75mm (US 5) needles for the sleeve hems. A cable needle, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle are also needed.
Tester Requirements:
- Progress check-ins every week. Questionnaire at end of testing.
- One high-quality modeled image
- Relevant skills: top-down sweater construction, cable knitting, duplicate stitch, double knitting
- Any questions can be sent to [lofi.knits@gmail.com](mailto:lofi.knits@gmail.com)!
Testing Deadline: January 31, 2027
Deliverables:
- Complete project in Ravelry, linked to pattern.
- Posting on social media upon release of the pattern is highly appreciated, as I am a new designer, but not necessary. If you do have a public Instagram for knitting, let me know!
How to Apply: YarnPond at https://www.yarnpond.com/pattern_tests/6317/
Application Deadline: Soft deadline November 15th
Tester Selection: Notification will be on a rolling basis, starting this weekend (otherwise, within a few days of application).
Number of Testers Needed: up to 5 per size