The Múli Cardigan is ready for test knitting!
This is a top-down colourwork cardigan worked in Ístex Léttlopi. It begins at the neckline with a folded ribbed binding, then continues into a raglan-shaped yoke worked in the round. A centre front steek is included from the beginning, allowing the cardigan to be knitted continuously in the round before the front opening is reinforced and cut.
The body and sleeves are worked in an all-over Faroese colourwork motif. After the upper body is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold while the lower body is worked in the round to the hem. The sleeves are then worked separately in the round from the underarm to the cuffs.
Once the knitting is complete, the centre front steek is reinforced with crochet chains and carefully cut open. The neckline is folded to the inside and sewn down for a clean finish, and the front edges are completed with double-knit button bands. Buttonholes are worked directly into the right front band, and the steek edges are enclosed inside the bands.
Application deadline: June 24
Testknit deadline : August 23
Pattern language: English (but communications can be made in any other language – German, French, Luxembourgish, Danish, Icelandic, …)
Yarn: Ístex Léttlopi (other yarn options accepted)
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch and in colourwork pattern on 4.5 mm / US 7 needles
Main techniques: stranded colourwork, top-down raglan shaping, steeking, crochet steek reinforcement, folded neckline, picking up stitches, double-knit button bands, buttonholes
This test is best suited for knitters who are comfortable with stranded colourwork in the round and who are ready to work a steeked cardigan.
Previous steeking experience is helpful, but not required if you feel comfortable following written instructions and working carefully and are happy about learning new techniques. The pattern includes instructions for the crochet-reinforced steek, folded neckline, and double-knit button bands.
You do not need to be an expert knitter, but you should be comfortable giving clear feedback if something feels confusing, uneven, or unclear in the pattern.
Test knitters will be asked to:
Applications are open until June 24.
You can apply through the form here:
Selected test knitters will be contacted by email after applications close.
Thank you so much for your interest in helping test the Múli Cardigan. A good test knit makes such a difference before a pattern is released, and it wouldn’t be possible without you all!
SIZES
The finished bust measurements are 93.5–138 cm / 36.75–54.25″, with recommended positive ease of approximately 11–15 cm / 4.25–6″, depending on size.
When applying, please choose the size closest to your preferred finished fit.
Sizes: (1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}
BUST CIRC. (to fit): (81, 86, 91, 96) [101, 106, 111] {116, 121, 127} cm // (32, 34, 36, 38) [40, 42, 44] {46, 48, 50}”
BUST CIRC. (finished measurements): BUST CIRC. (finished measurements): (93.5, 98, 102, 111) [115.5, 120, 124.5] {129, 133.5, 138} cm // (36.75, 38.5, 40.25, 43.75) [45.5, 47.25, 49] {50.75, 52.5, 54.25}”
YARN
1 thread chunky weight yarn : Ístex Léttlopi – 100% Icelandic wool (50 g / 100 m / 110 yds):
Main Colour (MC): Léttlopi colour 5, dark grey / black – (4, 4, 5, 5) [5, 5, 5] {6, 6, 6} skeins
Meters: (352, 381, 405, 424) [449, 474, 491] {516, 534, 559} m // Yardage: (385, 417, 443, 464) [492, 519, 537] {565, 584, 612} yds
Contrast Colour (CC): Léttlopi colour 54, light grey – (3, 4, 4, 4) [4, 4, 4] {5, 5, 5} skeins
Meters: (286, 309, 329, 345) [365, 385, 399] {420, 434, 455} m // Yardage: (313, 338, 360, 378) [400, 422, 437] {460, 475, 498} yds
NEEDLES & MATERIALS
10 stitch markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle / 3.5 mm crochet hook for steek reinforcement / 6 buttons
GAUGE
10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 18 sts x 24 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm (US 7) needle
10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 18 sts x 24 rows in Chart 1 colourwork pattern on 4.5 mm (US 7) needle
