Two Test Knits

Today I have put up 2 patterns for test knitters in the Free Pattern Testers Group. One large and one small pattern. I have placed additional information below

Little Rhun

This open cardigan is the child version of the Rhun (Baby) pattern. This pattern has been one of the most asked for, so I expect that spots will fill fairly quickly.

Test Knitting Specs:

Sizes: 12m (18m, 2y, 3y), (4y, 5y, 6y), (7y, 8y, 10y) (chest measurements in testing thread)

Construction: main body worked flat, sleeves worked in the round. Arm bands and body edging are knitted on.

Target Number of Testers: 2 per size (20 total)

Time requirements: approximately 30 hours

Deadline: Saturday 17th October 2015

Materials: DK weight yarn (8ply), US 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size required to obtain gauge, 5 stitch markers, cable needle, darning needle

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Emerald City Beanie

The Emerald City Beanie will be part of the Knitters of Oz collaboration and included in the Knitters of Oz ebook.

Test Knitting Specs:

Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult, XL Adult) (circumference measurements in testing thread)

Construction: worked in the round with cables. The cabled "arches" become shorter towards the crown. Different sizes have varying amounts of cable repeats.

Target Number of Testers: 1 per size (5 total)

Time requirements: approximately 10 hours

Deadline: Saturday 3rd October 2015

Materials: DK weight yarn (8ply), US 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size required to obtain gauge, 1 stitch marker, cable needle, darning needle

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