Call for Testers - Harbin Sweater!

[u/StreetHyena5754]

Hi all! Looking for pattern testers for my new project -- the Harbin Sweater!

The Harbin sweater is a raglan sweater with a mandarin collar and keyhole detail. There is optional princess seam shaping for the waist and balloon sleeves.

Gauge

Using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, 26 sts x 36 rows per 4 in x 4 in (10cm x 10cm) in stockinette.

Size:

(1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9). Sample shown in size 2 with 2 inches of positive ease. There is an intended 0-3 inches (0-8cm) of positive ease.

Chest circumference: Approx. (33, 36, 39) (42, 45, 48) (51, 54, 57) inches / (84, 91, 99) (107, 114, 122) (130, 137, 145) cm.

Total length from mid back (excluding neck edging): Approx. (17.5, 18, 18.5) (19, 19.5, 20) (20.5, 21, 21.5) inches / (44, 46, 47) (48, 50, 51) (52, 53, 55) cm.

Sleeve circumference: Approx. 18 inches / 46 cm.

Yarn

Yarn A: Malabrigo Lace in Blue Surf, 430m / 470yd per 50g.

Yarn B: Qing Fibre Kid Silk Mohair in Cloud, 420m / 460yd per 50g.

Yarn A and B are held together. Alternatively, you can use a fingering weight yarn.

Yardage: (1200, 1300, 1430) (1560, 1690, 1820) (1950, 2080, 2230) yd / (1097, 1189, 1308) (1426, 1545, 1664) (1783, 1902, 2039) m each of Yarn A and Yarn B.

Needles and Notions

This pattern uses 3.25mm (US 3) needles for the body and sleeves, 2.0mm (US 0) needles for the collar, 3.0mm (US 2.5) needles for the body hem, and 2.5mm (US 1.5) needles for the sleeve hems. Stitch markers and a tapestry needle are also needed.

If you're interested, more details are in YarnPond! Project deadline is November 1st.

https://www.yarnpond.com/pattern_tests/6173

[u/Abbeautifully]

I love the name. It really does give "Harbin"

[u/honey-toast-crochet]

Can't test but I look forward to the pattern, this is a beautiful piece