Piscine & Pelagia Test Knitting Specs
This elegant, yet whimsical double fish motif adorns several accessories to fit your taste, style, and preference.
Piscine is a hat with either a fitted or slouchy silhouette, with the double fish emblazoned across the front and geometric diamonds wrapping around the back. The slouchy version features a clever diagonal crown decrease and 3-needle bind-off across the top.
Pelagia is a cowl or scarf, prominently featuring the double fish motif. The scarf is knit in the round horizontally, then steeked to open flat and create fun fringe!
TEST DATES:
June 20, 2023 - August 1, 2023
This test knit will be hosted on Slack.
Testers will be selected from the KC Knitting Co private testing pool, which means you are pre-approved and do not need to submit a formal application. If you indicate interest in testing, then you’re in!
You may choose to test either Piscine or Pelagia, and it is tester’s choice which version of each pattern to test. You can even test both if you have the interest and time!
The test is slated to begin on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 when a formatted, fully tech-edited pattern will be sent to testers who have completed a gauge swatch.
PISCINE Pattern Specs
SIZING
Fitted
One size
Brim circumference (unstretched): 16.5”/ 41.5cm
Height from brim to crown: 9”/ 22.5cm
Recommended fit is 2-4”/ 5-10cm negative ease at brim.
Slouchy
One size
Brim circumference (unstretched): 16.5”/ 41.5cm
Height from brim (folded edge) to top: 11”/ 27.5cm
Recommended fit is 2-4”/ 5-10cm negative ease at brim.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
Sample uses Brooklyn Tweed Imbue, worsted-spun 5-ply American merino wool, 104 yds/ 50g
Fitted
MC: Carbon, CC: Warbler
Yardage:
MC (dk blue): 151 yds/ 138m
CC (yellow): 44 yds/ 40m
Stated yardage includes yarn for a full-sized (5” x 5”/ 12.5cm x 12.5cm) swatch.
NOTE: If you are modifying your beanie by adding brim height, this will affect required yardage for your MC.
Slouchy
MC: Crepe, CC: Cloak
Yardage:
MC (white): 190 yds/ 174m
CC (dk red): 49 yds/ 45m
Stated yardage includes yarn for a full-sized (5” x 5”/ 12.5cm x 12.5cm) swatch.
Needles:
Fitted
US 7/ 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 16-20”/ 40-50cm circular and DPNs
US 6/ 4.00mm (or one size smaller than main), 16”/ 40cm circular for brim ribbing
Slouchy
US 7/ 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 16-20”/ 60-74cm circular and DPNs
US 6/ 4.00mm (or one size smaller than main), 16”/ 40cm circular for brim ribbing
Tools: 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
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you swatch for stranded colorwork in the round, as knitting colorwork flat vs in the round can often vary in gauge.
SKILLS
Stranded colorwork, catching long floats
PELAGIA Pattern Specs
SIZING
Cowl
One size
Circumference: 23”/ 57.5cm
Height: 9”/ 22.5cm
Scarf
One size
Length*: 69”/ 172.5cm
Width: 9.5”/ 24cm
*Including 6”/ 15cm fringe on either end
NOTE: Due to the size and shape of the scarf, the fabric will stretch horizontally with wear and over time, which will result in longer length and shorter width.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
Sample uses Brooklyn Tweed Imbue, worsted-spun 5-ply American merino wool, 104 yds/ 50g
Cowl
MC: Cloak, CC: Crepe
Yardage:
MC (dk red): 271 yds/ 248m
CC (white): 65 yds/ 60m
Stated yardage includes yarn for a full-sized (5” x 5”/ 12.5cm x 12.5cm) swatch.
Scarf
MC: Warbler, CC: Carbon
Yardage:
MC (yellow): 390 yds/ 357m
CC (dk blue): 172 yds/ 158m
Stated yardage includes yarn for a full-sized (5” x 5”/ 12.5cm x 12.5cm) swatch.
Needles:
Cowl
US 7/ 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 20-24”/ 50-60cm circular
Scarf
US 7/ 4.5mm (or size needed to obtain gauge), 60”/ 150cm circular
Tools: 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
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you swatch for stranded colorwork in the round, as knitting colorwork flat vs in the round can often vary in gauge.
SKILLS
Stranded colorwork, catching long floats, steeking
