Showing posts with label testknit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label testknit. Show all posts

Saturday, 7 May 2016

Shawl: looking for testers




Hello!

I'm looking for testers for my new pattern here

sizing: one size
Info to provide if you want to be considered: 
Post here and PM me your email
Yarn 
fingering weight 180 m 50 g 70% wool 30% bamboo; approx. 792 meters 866 yd. 220 gr
Needles/gauge: 
22 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in St st 
4 mm US #6 or size to get gauge, stitch markers
Description:
This shawl is started from middle, increased in the centre.
How this test will run 
Pattern will be provided by email, but I prefer to have all other communication in this thread and I will post corrections in the header.
Deadline: Jun 01th (flexible)…
Expectations: 
Please create a project page with the following information to be added as you go along:
• Link to pattern once released 
• Listing of yarn used & yardage 
• Listing of needle size 
• At least one clear photo of the finished garment – ideally modelled. I love to use testers photos on my pattern pages. 
• Progress updates and photos once a week would be appreciated – even if it is very brief or to say you’re off on holiday and won’t be in contact! .
I am looking for feedback on: 
• Any errors or formatting mistakes in the written pattern . 
• the yardage used
• the finished and blocked measurements of the garment 
• I am also looking for any constructive comments and suggestions to improve the pattern generally
COMPENSATION: 
You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.



Thank you,
Valentina

Monday, 30 March 2015

Looking for testknitters





Hi, guys!

I'm looking for testknitters for my new design lace top Wings

HERE

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL) 
finished bust measurements: 126 (128, 131, 133, 135) cm 49.5 (50.5, 51.5, 52, 53) in
Info to provide if you want to be considered: 
Post here with the size you would like to knit and PM me your email
Yarn 
Weight: DK / 8 ply (11 wpi), 234 yd (214 m)/100 g. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge. 
approx. 642 (642, 856, 963, 1070) meters 702 (702, 936, 1053, 1170) yd. 
300 (300, 400, 450, 500) gr
Needles/gauge: 
18 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in 
3,5 mm US 4 circular needle 32”/80 cm 
4.5 mm US 7 circular needle 32”/80 cm or size to get gauge
Description:
This top is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. The rib is worked separately, body is worked seamlessly in the round to underarm. After the underarm the body is knitted to the shoulder seems separately in flat. The lace pattern is knitted in the back. The shoulders are knitted with german short-rows without lace.
Modifications: 
You may lengthen/shorten the body as long as you want. Other modifications on this one work as we discuss please.
Deadline: April 12th (flexible)

Happy knitting,
Valentina



Friday, 26 September 2014

Neon is the new black. Looking for testers



Hello, friends!
Happy to say that my sweater Neon is the new black for Summer Sweater Knit Along 2014 completed on time! :)
Love it so much!!!! Contiguous, top to down, long back, seamless
And I'd happy to release pattern. Therefor I’m looking for testers here.

I am looking for two or more testers for each of the following sizes:
sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) 
finished bust measurements: 73 (78, 83, 88, 93, 102, 107, 112) cm 28.7 (30.7, 32.7, 34.6, 36.6, 402.2, 42.1, 44.1) in
with approx. 2 cm 1 in of positive ease
Post here with the size you would like to knit and PM me your email
I used DK weight yarn 100% wool 135 m x 50gr. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
approx. 810 (945, 1080, 1080, 1115,1115, 1250, 1385) meters 888 (1036, 1184, 1184, 1332, 1332, 1480, 1628) yd. 300 (350, 400, 400, 450, 450, 500, 550) gr
22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
I used 3 mm US 2 ½ circular needle, 3.5 mm US 4 circular needle or longer circular for magic loop, for body.
Pattern will be provided by email, but I prefer to have all other communication in this thread and I will post corrections in the header.
You may lengthen/shorten the body as long as you want. Other modifications on this one work as we discuss please.
Please create a project page with the following information to be added as you go along:
• Listing of yarn used & yardage
• Listing of needle size
• At least one clear photo of the finished garment – ideally modelled. I love to use testers photos on my pattern pages.
• Progress updates and photos once a week would be appreciated – even if it is very brief or to say you’re off on holiday and won’t be in contact! .
• I am looking for feedback on:
• Any errors or formatting mistakes in the written pattern .
• the yardage used for the size tested
• the finished and blocked measurements of the garment
• I am also looking for any constructive comments and suggestions to improve the pattern generally
You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.


Info to provide if you want to be considered: 
Yarn requirements: 
Estimated yardage: 
Needles/gauge: 
Description:
a seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with some stylish details
How this test will run 
Modifications: 
Deadline: Octoner 31th (flexible)
Expectations: 
• Link to pattern once released (November 2014) 
COMPENSATION: 

I’d be happy to work with you,
Valentina

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Hat Autumn mood: looking for testers





Hello everyone!

Here is my new hat.

I'm looking for testers here.

Ideal for walks in autumn park in the company of friends and loved ones.
Worked in the round in one piece. Cone generated broken rib in front, cable is in the back
Inspiration is received from The Curve by Annie Rowden (byannieclaire).

sizing: one size, finished bust measurements: 53-57 cm [20.9-22.4 in], measures approx 20 cm [7.9 in].
Needles: 4.5 mm [US #7] 16” circular needle, stitch marker
yarn: worsted weight yarn; approx. 120 meters [131 yd.]  60 gr

gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] 

Thank you,
V

Sunday, 1 June 2014

Looking for testers



Hello, friends!

I'm looking for testers for this tank here

I'll be happy to see you there.

Best
V

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Looking for testers....Angler


Hello everyone!

It is done! Pattern "Angler" is ready fo testing...And I'm looking for testers!

a simple seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with short sleeves and some stylish details

If you like to test this pattern, please leave a comment with your email or ravelry nickname and the size you'd like to test

sizes available: 
XS – 86.5 cm/34.1 inches 
S – 90.5 cm/ 35.6 inches
M – 95 cm/37.4 inches
L – 107 cm/42.1 inches
XL -117 cm/ 46.1 inches

Deadline: July 10th.

I used sport weight yarn 100% merino 300 m x 100gr. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
XS - 656yds/600m (2 skeins)
S - 820yds/750m (3 skeins)
M - 875 yds/800 m (3 skeins)
L - 984yds/900 m(3 skeins)
XL- 1148yds/1050m (4 skeins)
20 stitches to 10 cm/4 inches over stockinette. I used 4mm circular needles with a long cable(plus 3.5mm for neck bind off).
The sweater is designed to be worn with 1-2 inches of positive ease

COMPENSATION: You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.
More information here
Thanks!

Monday, 24 March 2014

This week project




Hello!

I have global plans for this week- finish this sweater. And then I'll work out pattern and find test-knitters. It'll be the first experience in my life. 

If you like to test this pattern, please leave a comment with your email add or ravelry nickname and the size you'd like to test
sizes available: xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl
(bust circumference: 85 (90, 94, 100, 110, 120) cm)


yarn sport weight aprox. 500-700 g
needle 4 mm 

Left finish sleeves and body and I'll start new lovely project ....)))