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Would you like to support my team of testers? On my website you will regularly find new pattern test calls for which you can apply.

I carefully look at each application personally and try to select as many of you as possible for my tests.

 

Join me and become part of my team!

OPEN: RUNAR CARDIGAN
- test starting March 14th '26 -

SUMMARY

  • ​Loose-fitting cardigan with lots of potential for customisation.

  • Knitted from top down in 4 pieces with attached sleeves; body pieces joined with visible crochet seams (no previous crochet experience necessary!).

  • Any colour combination of the parts is possible

  • Junior version for babies and toddlers available for a matching look

  • Difficulty level: 

  • Medium

  • Available in German and English

  • 9-week testing period

GAUGE

26 stitches x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"

Worked in stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat and in the round, blocked and measured laid flat.

​

The double k button band has to have the same row gauge!

To make sure this is a given, follow these steps to check your button band gauge.

DETAILS

  • Test starting March 14th '26

  • Deadline: May 16th '26
          ​= 9-week testing period​​

  • 2 testers per size

  • Communication via Slack group channel

  • Chosen testers will be notified by March 1st '26

SIZES

  • Available in sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10) - all spots for size 4 taken

  • Finished garment bust circumference:
    103 (107.5) 114 (121.5) 130.5 (140) 150.5 (160) 170.5 (181.5) cm | 40.5 (42.25) 45 (47.75) 51.5 (55) 59.25 (63) 67.25 (71.5)"

  • Included ease in these measurements: + 15 - 20 cm​ | + 6- 8"

  • Finding your size:
    Take your bust circumference and add to it your preferred positive ease, then choose the size closest to that value. If you are in between sizes, sizing down or up is possible for this design, depending on your personal preference.

MATERIALS

Colour A:

Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa, here colour 4, 50 g - 180 m | 200 yards:

250 (250) 250 (300) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) g | 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) skeins

or approximately -

760 (790) 850 (930) 1000 (1060) 1170 (1250) 1330 (1410) meters | 830 (870) 930 (1020) 1100 (1160) 1280 (1370) 1460 (1540) yards of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn.

Colour B:

Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa, here colour 8:

350 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 450 (500) 500 (550) g | 7 (7) 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 (11) skeins

or approximately -

1150 (1180) 1240 (1300) 1390 (1460) 1560 (1640) 1750 (1840) meters | 1260 (1290) 1360 (1420) 1520 (1600) 1710 (1800) 1920 (2010) yards of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn.

Colour C:

(Leftover) Yarn of the same weight group to crochet all panels together

  • Main Needles: Circular Needles 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in length that feels best.

  • 2 sets of Needles for Double Knitting: Circular Needle, 1 size smaller than your Main Needles (2 sets to use for the double knit button band).

  • Crochet Hook 3 mm | US 6 | UK 11.

  • Preferred number of buttons, ø 1.5 cm | 0.6" in width.

  • Stitch markers, stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, scissors.

Application Form Test Knit Runar Cardigan
​

What I expect from you:

  • Friendly and respectful interaction with all testers in the Slack group chat

  • Meeting the deadline - if you run into any problems, contact me and we'll find a solution!

  • Updates on your progress so that I can keep track 

  • Filling in a feedback sheet at the end of the test

  • Modeled photos of the finished cardigan to give me a feeling for the fit

  • Not a must, but I appreciate any posts or stories you'd like to share of your test on Instagram :)

Have you ever tested a knitting pattern before?
Will you be able to stick to the deadline of May 16th '26?

Yay! Thank you so much for your interest! I will get in touch with you if you have been chosen as a tester.

OPEN: RUNAR JUNIOR CARDIGAN
- test starting March 14th '26 -

SUMMARY

  • Playful cardigan with lots of customisation potential.

  • Knitted from top to bottom in 4 pieces with set-in sleeves; body pieces joined with visible crochet seams (no crochet experience necessary!).

  • All colour combinations of the pieces are possible.

  • Adult version available for a matching look.

  • Difficulty level: 

  • Medium.

  • Available in German and English.

  • 9-week testing period.

GAUGE

26 stitches x 35 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"

Worked in stockinette stitch pattern, worked flat and in the round, blocked and measured laid flat.

​

The double k button band has to have the same row gauge!

To make sure this is a given, follow these steps to check your button band gauge.

DETAILS

  • Test starting March 14th '26

  • Deadline: May 16th '26
          ​= 9-week testing period​​

  • 2 testers per size

  • Communication via Slack group channel

  • Chosen testers will be notified by March 1st '26

GRÖSSEN

  • Available in sizes 0-3 m (3-6 m) 6-9 m (9-12 m) 1-2 y (2-3 y) 3-4 y - Spots for sizes 6-9 m, 1-2 y & 2-3 already filled

  • Bust circumference of the finished cardigan:
    44.5 (49) 49.5 (51) 56.5 (60.5) 63 cm |
    ​17.5 (19.25) 19.5 (20) 22.25 (23.75) 24.75"

  • Included positive ease:

    • 0-3 m: + 4 cm | 1.5"

    • (3-6 m) 6-9 m (9-12 m):  + 5 cm | 2"

    • 1-2 y (2-3 y) 3-4 y:  + 6 cm | 2.25"

MATERIALS

Colour A:

Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa, here colour 4, 50 g - 180 m | 200 yards:

50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g | 1 (1) 1 (1) 2 (2) 2 skeins

or approximately -

130 (160) 170 (190) 220 (260) 270 meters | 150 (180) 190 (210) 240 (290) 300 yards of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn.

Colour B:

Merino Superiore by Lana Grossa, here colour 8:

50 (100) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g

|1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins

or approximately -

180 (210) 220 (250) 280 (320) 340 meters | 200 (230) 240 (280) 310 (350) 380 yards of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn.

Colour C:

(Leftover) Yarn of the same weight group to crochet all panels together.

  • Main Needles: Circular Needles 3 mm | US 2.5 | UK 11 in length that feels best.

  • 2 sets of Needles for Double Knitting: Circular Needle, 1 size smaller than your Main Needles (2 sets to use for the double knit button band).

  • Crochet Hook 3 mm | US 6 | UK 11.

  • Preferred number of buttons, ø 1.5 cm | 0.6" in width.

  • Stitch markers, stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, scissors.

Application Form Test Knit Runar Junior Cardigan
​

What I expect from you:

  • Friendly and respectful interaction with all testers in the Slack group chat

  • Meeting the deadline - if you run into any problems, contact me and we'll find a solution!

  • Updates on your progress so that I can keep track 

  • Filling in a feedback sheet at the end of the test

  • Not a must, but I appreciate any posts or stories you'd like to share of your test on Instagram :)

Have you ever tested a knitting pattern before?
Will you be able to stick to the deadline of May 16th '26?

Yay! Thank you so much for your interest! I will get in touch with you if you have been chosen as a tester.

LOKI SWEATER
- this test is already running -

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG

  • Kuscheliger, oversized Sweater mit Reißverschluss

  • Von oben nach unten nahtlos gestrickt

  • Raglan-Konstruktion

  • Optionale Stillfunktion möglich mit seitlichen Reißverschlüssen

  • Zügiger Strickfortschritt durch 5 mm Nadeln und DK Garnstärke

  • Schwierigkeitsgrad: 
    Mittel

  • Erhältlich in Deutsch und Englisch

  • 10 Wochen Testphase

MASCHENPROBE

17 Maschen x 24 Reihen = 10 x 10 cm

Glatt rechts mit 5 mm gestrickt, gewaschen und im Liegen gemessen.

DETAILS

  • Test startet am 27.12.25

  • Deadline: 07.03.26
          ​= 10 Wochen Testlauf​​

  • Kompensation:
    1 zusätzliche Yarn Me Up Anleitung deiner Wahl

  • 2 Tester pro Größe

  • Kommunikation über Slack-Gruppenchat​

GRÖSSEN

  • Erhältlich in Größen 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)

  • Brustumfang des fertigen Oberteils:
    112 (119) 123,5 (130,5) 140 (152) 159 (170,5) 180 (192) cm

  • Maß inklusive Mehrweite von: + 30 - 35 cm​

  • Finde deine Größe:
    Messe deinen Brustumfang und addiere deine gewünschte Mehrweite hinzu. Wähle dann die Größe, die diesem Wert am nächsten kommt.

MATERIALIEN

Como Grande von Lamana, hier in Farbe 74, 50g - 120 m:
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) g
oder etwa -
680 (720) 760 (800) 860 (930) 980 (1040) 1120 (1190) Meter DK | Light Worsted Garnes.

  • Hauptnadeln: Rundnadeln 5 mm in 40 cm & 60 cm oder angenehmste Länge

  • Bündchennadeln: Rundnadeln 1 Nadelstärke kleiner als die Hauptnadeln; du benötigst 2 Stück für den Maschenanschlag.

  • Nadelspiel, wenn du es lieber magst, damit an kleineren Umfängen zu arbeiten

  • 1 nicht-teilbarer Reißverschluss, 35 cm Länge.

  • Optional für Stillfunktion: 2 nicht-teilbare Nahtreißverschlüsse in der Farbe deines Garnes, 27 cm Länge.

  • Maschenmarkierer

  • Hilfsnadel oder -faden

  • Maßband & Schere

  • Stopfnadel

  • Nähnadel und Nähfaden in der Farbe deines Garnes.

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