Buffalo Rose Pullover Test Knit Basics
Classic colorwork yoke pullover sweater featuring a buffalo plaid with rose overlay motif. Uses dk-weight yarn and top-down seamless construction in the round.
TEST DATES:
June 27, 2022 - August 28, 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.
Ampersand Fibers is offering yarn support to test knitters in the form of a discount when ordering Jenson DK for this test. Upon acceptance, testers will be given the exclusive discount code.
Accepted test knitters will be notified on or before June 10, 2022. The test is slated to begin on Monday, June 27, 2022, when a formatted, fully tech-edited pattern will be sent to testers who have completed a gauge swatch.
Buffalo Rose Pullover 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, 7, 8), ((9, 10, 11, 12)), (((13, 14, 15, 16)))
It is recommended that you choose the size that corresponds with your upper torso body measurement, which is the circumference of your body just under the armpits. If your body measurement falls between sizes, choose the size closest to your measurement (e.g. if your upper torso measures 45”/112.5cm, you will choose size 10).
For more explanation and a visual reference of where to measure, see Jen Parroccini’s very helpful article here: https://www.jpknitsthings.com/post/upper-chest-what-why-and-how.
Upper torso body measurement:
30, 31.75, 33.25, 34.75, (36.5, 38.25, 39.75, 41.5), ((43, 44.75, 46.25, 48)), (((49.5, 51.25, 52.75, 54.5)))"/ 75, 79.5, 83, 87, (91.5, 96, 99.5, 104), ((107.5, 112, 116, 120)), (((124, 128, 132, 136.5))) cm
Finished garment bust measurement (circumference):
34, 36, 38, 41, (42, 44, 46, 48), ((51, 52.5, 54, 56)), (((58, 60, 62, 64)))”/ 85, 90, 95, 102.5, (105, 110, 115, 120), ((127.5, 131.5, 135, 140)), (((145, 150, 155, 160))) cm
Recommended fit is 3-6”/ 7.5-15cm of positive ease at bust.
MATERIALS
Yarn: DK weight yarn
Sample uses Ampersand Fibers Jenson DK, 100% Corriedale wool, 280 yards per 100g
Other recommended yarns include:
Yardage:
MC (dk green): 941, 994, 1008, 1090, (1104, 1140, 1177, 1240), ((1312, 1355, 1411, 1447)), (((1525, 1586, 1647, 1676))) yds/ 860, 909, 922, 997, (1009, 1042, 1076, 1134), ((1200, 1239, 1290, 1323)), (((1394, 1450, 1506, 1532))) m
CC1 (beige): 176, 198, 204, 227, (233, 258, 265, 291), ((326, 342, 379, 396)), (((437, 470, 505, 514))) yds/ 161, 181, 187, 208, (213, 236, 242, 266), ((298, 313, 347, 362)), (((400, 430, 462, 470))) m
CC2 (blue): 83, 94, 97, 108, (111, 122, 126, 138), ((155, 162, 180, 188)), (((207, 223, 239, 244))) yds/ 76, 86, 89, 99, (101, 112, 115, 126), ((142, 148, 165, 172)), (((189, 204, 219, 223))) 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 6/ 4.00mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 24”/ 60cm circular, longer cables as preferred for yoke and body circumference knitting, and small circumference circulars or DPNs for sleeves
US 5/ 3.75mm (or one size smaller than main), 16”/ 40cm circular and small circumference circulars or DPNs for sleeve cuffs
Tools: Spare cable or scrap yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 21 sts x 24 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stranded colorwork in the round, after washing and blocking
SKILLS
Required: Stranded colorwork, catching long floats, German short rows
Optional: Ladderback jacquard method for catching floats
