Shineout Wrap Test Knit

Thank you for your interest! The test is now full, and testers were contacted on 2/20/21. If you applied and were not selected, I hope to work with you in future!

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Shineout is one of those patterns that looks more complicated than it actually is. Diagonal lines of eyelets worked on the bias appear perpendicular, giving the illusion that the wide lace borders somehow cut through the eyelet fabric. The generous size makes the finished object extra snuggly (though you can modify it if you prefer), and the lace motifs are simple and geometric enough to handle more variegated colorways. Knit your version and shine out!

The name is inspired by the idea that, in a world that constantly asks us to compare ourselves to each other and to manufactured ideals, instead of trying to outshine each other, we can decide to shine out into the world with whoever we are, just as we are, with whatever it is that makes us unique.

A smiling woman in a pink sweater and jeans holds up the Shineout Wrap, which is purple with lines of eyelets cut across by several wide bands of lace in variegated lavender and teal. The landscape behind her is snowy.

About the Pattern:

DIMENSIONS:
Length: 77" [195.5 cm]
Width: 22.5" [57 cm]
Diagonal: 31.5” [80 cm]

Measurements taken after firm blocking. Minor modifications are most likely fine, but please check with me first.

YARN:
I used The Kinetic Knitter Yarns Fancy Sock (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 435 yd / 398 m per 100 g / 3.53 oz skein):
— MC: Vineyard, 2 skeins
— CC: Majestic, 1 skein

You are welcome to substitute another fingering weight yarn with similar yardage. If you would like to use the same yarn as the sample, please indicate this in your application and I will put you in touch with the dyer.

YARDAGE:
— MC: approximately 855 yd / 782 m of fingering weight yarn
— CC: approximately 433 yd / 396 m of fingering weight yarn

Totals include a 15% buffer. Wrap can be worked in more than two colors; testers will have access to a free planning worksheet.

MODIFICATION OPTIONS:
You are welcome to make the wrap narrower or wider and/or longer or shorter, as long as some testers knit according to the pattern.

The pattern will help you figure out these modifications, and obviously they will affect your yardage usage. If you follow a modification, I will ask you to track yardage carefully and note any changes on your Ravelry project page for future knitters to follow, if desired.

You may also use more than two colors or knit your wrap in three skeins of the same color, if you prefer.

NEEDLES:
Two pairs of US 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge; 40" [100 cm] or longer circular needles are recommended to accommodate large number of stitches

Optional: Additional needle (circular, straight, or DPN) of the same or similar size for Three-Needle Bind-Off. You may also use the non-working end of one of the pairs holding the live stitches.

NOTIONS:
1 stitch marker, 1 removable stitch marker (optional, see Center, page 3), tapestry needle

GAUGE:
Center Setup Rows 1-14 = 4.75" [12 cm] wide across the bottom and 2.75" [7 cm] tall along the center after firm blocking. Gauge is not crucial but will affect yardage used and final dimensions.

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED:
Single increases, single and double decreases, yarn overs, three-needle bind-off. Information about relevant stitches and techniques is included with the pattern, so if you’re comfortable with most what's listed here and are willing to learn the rest, you are welcome to apply.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Instructions are fully written and charted. Pattern has been professionally tech edited.

A smiling woman in a pink sweater and jeans models the Shineout Wrap, which is purple with lines of eyelets cut across by several wide bands of lace in variegated lavender and teal. The wrap is draped around her neck, and the landscape behind her is…

About the Test:

TESTER SELECTION:
I’m looking for at least 10 testers. I may accept more. If there are more interested testers than I can accommodate, I'll make selections based on past projects (including photography, notes, ratings, etc.) as well as creating a good mix of yarn choice, experience, and instruction preference among testers. You can read more about how I select testers here.

TEST TIMELINE:
Testing call posted: Friday, February 19, 2021
Testers selected and notified by: Sunday, February 21, 2021 (EDT)
Test deadline: Sunday, April 18, 2021

EXPECTATIONS:
To successfully complete this test knit, I ask that you:

  • Track the yardage you use.

  • Let me know any time you have any doubt about something in the pattern, you find a mistake (actual or suspected), an instruction seems unclear, etc. If you’re wondering about it, other knitters will be, too, and I want to clear up the confusion!

  • Finish your project by the deadline noted above, including blocking and photographing.

  • Fill out a survey about the test knit to be sent by PM after your project is finished and completed before the deadline.

  • Create a complete project page (including gauge, needles, yarn used, and photos of the finished piece) and link it to the pattern page when the pattern is released. (Don’t worry, I’ll earburn you in this thread to let you know!) 

  • Bonus: If you are willing to share photos on social media (both in progress and of your FO), all the better!

A smiling woman in a pink sweater, jeans, and snow boots models the Shineout Wrap, which is purple with lines of eyelets cut across by several wide bands of lace in variegated lavender and teal. The wrap is draped over her shoulders and hangs down a…

COMMUNICATION:
We will primarily communicate via Slack. Slack is a free communication tool. There is a web-based version and a mobile app, both of which are fairly straightforward. I’ve created a help page explaining relevant features here, and I’ll do my best to support testers in getting up and running.

Testers are welcome to chat alongside pattern talk. You can also always contact me by email or via Slack DM if the information is private (such as a personal reason for why a project will be delayed). Check-ins at regular intervals are not required, but if I haven’t heard from you in a while, I may tag or email you to see how things are going. In general, I would rather hear from you with lots of questions than hear nothing at all.

PRIVACY:
This is a public test, so please feel free to share WIP and FO photos on social media and Ravelry as you go. If you tag @remadebyhand on Instagram, I’m sure to see them. I will most likely share some of them as well.

COMPENSATION:
Knitters who complete the test—meaning fulfill all expectations listed above—will receive:

  • A copy of the final pattern once released (on Ravelry or another platform)

  • The option to gift a copy of the final pattern to a friend (on Ravelry or another platform) 

  • A code for another self-published pattern of choice from my Ravelry store, good for one year (I am working on a non-Ravelry workaround for this one, but there will be an alternative)

  • Credit (by Ravelry username or other preferred identifier) in the final version of the pattern

  • Good juju for future tests

  • …and, of course, a huge heap of my gratitude!

TO APPLY: Testers were contacted on Saturday, February 20, 2021 (I’m in the U.S., Eastern time zone). Be sure to check your spam, junk, promotions, etc. folders. If you haven’t heard from me by then, I promise it’s nothing personal, and I hope to see you again in another test soon.

This test is now closed. Sign up here to hear about future testing opportunities. Thanks so much for your interest!