Greensward’s intriguing top-down construction combines a bias-knit front and sleeves with subtle cable and purl textures. The angled front creates an elegant neckline and slight A-line shape, while short row shaping allows the front and back lengths to be worked independently. This pattern uses a dynamic sizing system that tailors knitting instructions to your measurements.

Test Requirements: The test will be held via Slack. Participants should be open to trying a pattern interface that differs from a traditional PDF. Testers are expected to check in at certain points during the test and provide feedback and photos. The deadline for the test is November 7th. Active participants will receive the final version of the pattern when it is published in November.

Sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9)

These sizes are intended to fit actual body measurements of:

High bust circumference (measured around armpit level): (77.5, 85.5, 93.5) (102, 110, 118.5) (126.5, 134.5, 140) cm/(30.5, 33.75, 36.75) (40.25, 43.25, 46.75) (49.75, 53, 55) in

Full bust circumference: (71-76, 81-86, 91.5-96.5) (101.5-106.5, 111.5-117, 122-127) (132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm/(28-30, 32-34, 36-38) (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54, 56-58, 60-62) in

Finished bust circumference: (80.5, 89, 99.5) (110, 120.5, 131) (141.5, 150, 160.5) cm/(32.25, 35.5, 39.75) (44, 48.25, 52.5) (56.75, 60, 64.25) in.

This pattern was designed to have approximately 1.5-8 cm/0.5-3 in positive ease at the full bust. Sample shown is size 3 worn with 9 cm/3.5 in positive ease on a 90 cm/35.5 in full bust, with no modifications to the base pattern shaping.

Gauge
21 sts and 32 rows in 10 cm/4 in (adjustable).