Carol 1 + 2 Testknit

Hello everybody!

With some delay I am starting the Carol testknit. I have been wanting to bring this pattern to a test state but then a couple of my patterns were accepted by magazines and this one ended on a bit of a backburner.
Good news is that it gave me the time to brew up a 2nd version of Carol (because why not) and I happen to like it (at least) as much as the 1st version.

I am looking for testers of all 8 sizes. If you would like to participate you can end me a personal message by Ravelry or email.

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL

Measurements             

Chest circumference: 37 (41, 45, 48, 53, 57, 61, 64)” / 94 (104, 114, 122, 135, 145, 155, 163) cm

To be worn with approx. 6” / 15 cm positive ease for chest and approx. 4” / 10 cm positive ease for sleeves.

Yarn weight:   Worsted weight yarn

For more details visit my Ravelry Forum Page.

Carol is worked from top down, starting with a ribbed high collar. Once the collar is finished, short rows are worked for a few rows. The circular yoke is then knit with several rounds of increases until the yoke is wide and long enough to separate into body and sleeves. Sleeves are slightly tapered towards the cuffs. The body is knit straight down, only the ribbing will give the body a gentle inward curve.

Carol comes in two versions: Charts for each stranded colorwork are interchangeable. The eyecatcher of Carol 1 is an Estonian Braid. Carol 2 comes with a fringy Loop Stitch highlighting the yoke section.

Test start: May 20, 2023
Test end: July 15, 2023