Baby Buffalo Rose Test Knit Basics
Classic colorwork yoke pullover sweater featuring a buffalo plaid with rose overlay motif - for kids! Uses sport weight yarn and top-down seamless construction in the round.
TEST DATES:
July 25, 2022 - August 31, 2022
This test knit will be hosted on Slack.
Applications will be considered based on your responses, previous test knitting outcomes, portfolio (a regularly maintained Ravelry and/or Instagram profile is required), and level of experience for this given project.
Sugarplum Circus is offering yarn support to test knitters in the form of a discount when ordering Merino Sport for this test. Upon acceptance, testers will be given the exclusive discount code.
Accepted test knitters will be notified on or before July 10, 2022. The test is slated to begin on Monday, July 25, 2022, when a formatted, fully tech-edited pattern will be sent to testers who have completed a gauge swatch.
Baby Buffalo Rose Test Knitter Requirements
Previous experience in knitting garments
Previous experience in test knitting for designers or publications
Previous experience in stranded colorwork knitting
Knowledge of standard swatching for gauge purposes, including colorwork in the round
Knowledge of wet or steam blocking garments to measurements
Ability to learn new techniques and problem-solve independently
Attention to detail when reading patterns, especially with multiple sizes
Ability and willingness to photograph FO in clear, natural lighting for social media sharing purposes
Specs
SIZING
1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6)/ 1-2yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6yrs, (6-8yrs, 8-10yrs, 10-12yrs)
Finished garment chest measurement (circumference):
22, 24.5, 27, (28.5, 30.5, 31.5)”/ 55, 61.5, 67.5, (71.5, 76.5, 79) cm
Recommended fit is 2-4”/ 5-10cm of positive ease at chest.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Sport weight yarn
Sample uses Sugarplum Circus Merino Sport, 328yds per 100g skein
Other recommended yarns include:
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Sport
Yardage:
MC (teal): 265, 322, 406, (469, 542, 603)yds / 242, 294, 371, (429, 496, 551)m
CC1 (beige): 62, 69, 87, (103, 114, 129)yds / 57, 63, 80, (94, 104, 118)m
CC2 (brown): 31, 34, 43, (52, 57, 65)yds / 28, 31, 39, (48, 52, 59)m
Stated yardage includes yarn for a full-sized (5” x 5”/ 12.5cm x 12.5cm) swatch. If adding length beyond what is written in the pattern, additional yardage is required.
Needle size:
US 4/ 3.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 16-24”/ 40-60cm circular, longer cables as preferred for yoke and body circumference knitting, and small circumference circulars or DPNs for sleeves
US 3/ 3.25mm (or one size smaller than main), 16”/ 40cm circular and small circumference circulars or DPNs for sleeve cuffs
Tools: Spare cables or scrap yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 24 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stranded colorwork in the round, after washing and blocking
SKILLS
Required: Stranded colorwork, catching long floats
Optional: Ladderback jacquard method for catching floats
