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LOKI SWEATER
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OVERVIEW
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Cozy, oversized sweater with zipper
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Seamlessly knitted from the top down
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Raglan construction
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Optional nursing function with side zippers
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Fast knitting progress using 5 mm | US 8 | UK 6 needles and DK weight yarn
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Difficulty level:
Intermediate -
Available in German and English
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10-week testing phase
GAUGE
17 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4"
In stockinette worked flat and in the round with Main Needles, blocked and measured
DETAILS
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Test starting December 27th
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Deadline: March 7th '26
= 10-week testing period -
Compensation:
1 additional Yarn Me Up pattern of your choice -
2 testers per size
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Communication via Slack group channel
SIZES
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Available in sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 (10)
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Finished garment bust circumference :
112 (119) 123.5 (130.5) 140 (152) 159 (170.5) 180 (192) cm |
44 (46.75) 48.5 (51.5) 55 (59.75) 62.5 (67.25) 70.75 (75.5)"
Measurements including positive ease of: + 30 - 35 cm | + 11.75-13.75" -
Sample is shown in size 4 with a positive ease of 35.5 cm | 14"
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Finding your size:
Measure your bust circumference and add your preferred positive ease value, then choose the size closest to that result. If you are in between sizes, I’d recommend sizing down for this design.
MATERIALES
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Como Grande by Lamana, here in colour 74, 50g - 120 m | 131 yards:
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (500) g | 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (10) skeins
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680 (720) 760 (800) 860 (930) 980 (1040) 1120 (1190) meters|750 (790) 840 (880) 950 (1020)
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1080 (1140) 1230 (1310) yards of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn.
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Main Needles: Circular Needles 5 mm | US 8 | UK 6 in length that feels best.
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Hemline Needles: Circular Needles 1 size smaller than Main Needles; You will need 2 for the Cast-On.
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1 closed end zipper, 35 cm|13.75" in length.
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Optional for breastfeeding option: 2 closed end Concealed Zippers in the colour of
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your yarn, 27 cm|10.75" in length.
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Stitch markers, stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, scissors, sewing
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thread in the colour of your yarn, sewing needle.