#test knitting

[rannadylin]

So...who wants to knit some gloves? :-D

I started working on writing up a more user-friendly pattern for the Gloves of the Reunited Kingdom (and look how pretty it is!...desktop publishing my beloved; it's possible the real reason I wanted to publish the pattern was just to play around with designing the pages now that I'm done designing the gloves XD)

Then I thought I'd better try to figure out the math for sizing it up, so I went looking through other glove patterns in my library, only to find...most of them just have one size anyway? And most of them are women's S/M, 7-7.5" hand circumference, right about the same size as these gloves. So. Well. I guess I might not need to do that math after all? You could, I suppose, still knit them in a larger size by using a heavier yarn (sport-weight or DK instead of fingering) and larger needles; and I, with my rather short fingers, did add instructions to the pattern for how to use your own hand measurements to knit the fingers to fit you, however long your fingers may be, so that would work with the scaling-up-yarn-and-needles process too. :-D

That said, if anyone wants to test knit some double knit gloves, email me at rannaknits@gmail.com and I'll send you the pattern draft as soon as it's ready. If you're on Ravelry, I have a project tester code you can use when adding your project there.

Pattern details behind the cut:

The pattern includes written instructions for the cuff, fingers, and general procedure for the hand, but the double knitting colorwork on the hand is included only as a chart.

Size Women’s S/M: 7-7.5" around the hand, height 9.25" from cuff to tallest fingertip

The pattern is written for a 7-7.5" hand circumference, to fit a women's size small/medium. Larger gloves may be knit by working in a heavier yarn, e.g. sport or DK weight, on larger needles. While the hand size is determined by the double knitting chart, written instructions for the fingers include how to adjust the length for a custom fit.

Gauge The gauge is measured over the double knitted fabric on the palm/hand.

Materials Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss Fingering (70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk): 1 skein (220 yd/50 g for dyed yarns, 440 yd/100 g for Bare) each of Harvest (MC), Bare (CC1), and Cranberry (CC2); or other fingering weight yarn: about 35g/155yd of MC; 35g/155yd of CC1; and 15g/66yd of CC2. Any sturdy fingering-weight sock yarn should produce durable gloves; those with some nylon fiber will add to the durability. Consider also the comfort of the fiber content next to your skin; e.g. use a non-wool yarn if you are allergic or find it itchy.

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, measuring tape, cable needle or spare DPN for rearranging stitches, waste yarn for a stitch holder

Difficulty level

Advanced. Skills required: Knitting in the round (DPNs, magic loop, etc.) for small circumferences; corrugated ribbing; Latvian braid; double knitting including increases and decreases

[sarahdawnsdesigns]

Test-Knit Alert! The testing call for the Mosaic Hat goes up September 16th!

Want a sneak peek at the draft pattern and early access to the test-knit? Become a Patron!

Pattern Muses get early access to pattern testing, looks at rough notes, access to pattern drafts, and even a say in upcoming patterns!

[brownbuttercookies]

i also started my first test knit!

i made friends with someone who designs and writes and sells some patterns (and she also knits and sells her hats of her own designs, she’s amazing) and she has a really popular pattern right now that she’s trying to expand sizes for. and i knit at a smaller size usually and i have a ton of yarn on hand and i usually have to rewrite patterns to match my gauge because i knit super tightly and love sweaters so i am really good with pattern math (for garments) and i am just so pumped to do this. so yeah. lace progress and test knitting and i’m rolling after finishing my socks that i left from last year. i don’t think i even posted those, they were such an obligation to finish ugh. i only wanna show you guys stuff i’m pumped about.

oh YEAH and i live rural but not the way americans are so county fairs and shit are rare here. anyway i heard there will be one near me in the fall that accepts entries and i think i’m gonna submit the rainbow scarf. i’m really proud of it and it did the rounds here on tumblr and i think it would be fun to enter it lol.

[buttercupyarnart]

If you ever do pattern tests, for the love of every maker who comes after you, PLEASE speak up if you find problems!

This message brought to you by the secret test I'm in where a potential issue was brought up by someone making a smaller size that turned out to be fine, but which has turned out to be a genuine problem in my size (and likely any size larger than mine as well) that the designer is now trying to figure out how to fix.

[awayforanera]

I have finally finished and blocked a test knit for @livingfossilknits !

The Tam That Waits For All And Will Not Be Ignored

A Magnus Archives themed tam that was knitted with Jamieson and Smith 2-ply yarn in black and white. It was a delight to knit up and I’m so happy that living fossil has let me test it out!

[baylardian-1]

some Super PMD doodles mostly involving my hero OC Francis and Pancham. :)

kinda fell in love with the idea that Pancham worries about Fran after she loses her partner, and checks in on her a lot to see if she's doing okay. think they'd lowkey become an item during that time and when Aukai (partner) finally comes back he's like :( when Fran breaks the news to him that she's dating the kid who bullied him lmao

[countthelions]

Progress on take 2 of the lindal cardigan

[onion-makes-stimboards]

Can you do a wug stimboard (not a fandom thing I promise)

!!Wug Stimboard!!

1--2--3--4--5--6--7--8

(For those who don’t know)

[sarahdawnsdesigns]

So, I'm still looking for testers for the Mosaic Knit Hat! You can find all the details at the blog (link above), or, on Yarnpond!

Also, if you're a Pattern Muse over on Patreon, you are guaranteed a spot in the test-knitting, and, you can download the draft pattern here!

[milkweedman]

Knitting a sock.... trying something wild and knitting 5.25 inches before starting the gusset (I've been very slowly learning how long my sock feet should be...started at 3.25 inches lol). I did originally do 4.25 and got most of the way thru the gusset before trying it on and there was slack in the foot where the gusset was. My last pair (4.25 inch foot length) fit well I thought aside from the fact that I forgot to reinforce the heel so it slips. Maybe it's my gauge ? I'm knitting these on US 5s; it's a very thick sock yarn. Anyway, we'll see !

Also, first day back to work since starting the new pain meds. I definitely feel slower.

[buttercupyarnart]

I knit this up earlier this year, and the pattern is now available! Please enjoy the Meant to Vee sweater from Vanessa Smith Designs! It's a beautiful design and was fun to knit up!

[pjharvey]

i’m either an intp or an entp and it largely depends on if ur vibes suck bc i tend to gatekeep my personality from people i don’t feel a strong vibe with. haters will call it masking

[tiniest-spook]

fantastic news: it’s rainy & windy outside, & i’m under a blanket on my rocking chair knitting a sock

[lphaneuf]

These colors are hard to photograph. Mostly nice colors. Totally fun pattern.

[ohwyrmies]

Call for test knitters!

I've done the first test of Spica, and need test knitters for all sizes!

These are the calculated sizes from elbow to elbow.

Size 1: 148 cm Size 2: 157 cm Size 3: 166 cm Size 4: 175 cm Size 5: 185 cm Size 6: 194 cm Size 7: 203 cm Size 8: 212 cm Size 9: 221 cm

the pattern comes in three different lengths; cropped, mid, and long (cropped shown).

message me if you're interested in test knitting any size. I'll ask for your email and send you a copy of the pattern draft. I don't pay my test knitters because I don't have the resources to do that, but because I don't compensate you, I also don't do deadlines. life gets in the way of knitting (unfortunate) sometimes.

all I really need from this test knit is yardage and any notes on clarity or potential improvements.

[eepy-pleepy]

Wearing the same gloves I'm knitting

Knitception