OGE Knitwear Designs’©

CALLOUT FOR PATTERN TESTER/S

PATTERN SPECIFICATIONS

Project:
Abbey Cardigan - P292
Bottom up worked to underarms on flat or circular needles. Sleeves worked flat separately then joined to body and work raglan yoke. The delicate lace detail will keep you inspired. The scalloped edge is knitted. The only seaming required is the sleeve seams.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate/advanced - intermediate knitter

SIZES:
[A] 6-9 months
[B] 12-18 months
[C] 2-3 years
[D] 3-4 years

YARN REQUIREMENTS
8ply / DK / Light Worsted

FOR CARDIGAN
[A] -- 115 g -- 265 m -- 290 yds
[B] -- 150 g -- 345 m -- 375 yds
[C] -- 190 g -- 435 m -- 475 yds
[D] -- 230 g -- 530 m -- 575 yds

TENSION:
22 stitches x 30 rows = 10 cm (4 in) worked in st st on 4 mm (US 6 : UK 8) needles.

NEEDLES REQUIRED
3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9) 61cm (24 in) circular needles.
One set double pointed 3.75 mm (US 5 : UK 9)

OTHER MATERIALS
5 [6 : 6 : 6] buttons 1.5 cm (3/4 in)
Stitch markers
Sewing needle

PLEASE REGISTER HERE:

Your preferred size:

Please tick the size you would like to be considered for.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Your portfolio

Please add the link to your website, blog, or instagram page. If you are a member of Ravelry - please provide your Ravelry account name.

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Would you like to be added to the OGE Knitwear Designs database for test knitting?

This would mean whenever a test knit is ready, you will receive an email from OGE to see if you would be interested in participating in the test knit project.

Yes

No

PHOTO PERMISSION - APPROVAL

Please indicate your preference for OGE Knitwear Designs to share your photos of knitted garments on social media - including Instagram featured as a story, or reel.

Yes

No

PHOTO LINKS - APPROVAL

Please indicate your preference for OGE Knitwear Designs to include a link to your social media page with reference to your first name. I like to acknowledge the work from my test knitter community by promoting your business/knitted garments where possible - via my Instagram page either as a story, or reel.

Yes

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DEADLINE

Registrations close:
Saturday - 2 August 2025 COB / AEST
*Please note: Successful applicants will be notified in writing - Monday - 4 August 2025 COB/AEST

Special requirements:
You must be an intermediate/advanced - intermediate knitter to be considered for this project and have prior experience as a test knitter.

Test knitters to provide a link or photos to their portfolio/work.

Deadline for completion:
Wednesday - 27 August 2025 COB / AEST

Expectations:

Please provide a description of the yarn you intend to use.
Please DO NOT alter the design in any form.
You accept and agree that I may use these photos on Instagram and other social media platforms;
You also accept that your photos may need to be adjusted to provide a higher resolution and where an image features a baby/toddler face, this may need to be resized/scaled where possible, to maintain the privacy of the baby/toddler.
Please provide x 3-4 photos – front of work, back of work and how the garment is worn.
Photos must be crisp and clear for marketing on social media.
You will be asked to complete a survey on the completion of your project. This will help with development of future knitting patterns created at OGE Knitwear Designs.

Compensation:
Each tester that completes this test on time will be gifted the final version of this pattern as well as a choice of one other individual pattern to the same value as the tested pattern.