Jun
Hello, Knitters! We have an open call for test knitters for the Moon Landing Sweater. The 50th anniversary of the moon landing is this July, and I can’t think of a better way to pay homage than in yarn form.
Worked top down in the round, this fresh take on a color-work yoke was inspired by the popular silhouette of 1969, updated for an easy to wear modern day look. 2 color brioche through the yoke yields a comfortably fitted bust with a ton of stretch. Heavy color-work on the wide sleeves and body add structure. Finally, the sweater comes to a perfect finish with simple stockinette and tunic style hem polished off with an elegant i-cord bind off.
In addition to the design itself, Jac and I concocted 2 fabulous new colors to honor the moon landing anniversary, Space Race and Moon Crater. Space Race is a rich variegated navy and black with bold pops of color. Moon Crater is a soft cream base, with earthy browns and grays speckled on. They won’t be available for purchase in our store until the sweater releases, but testers get exclusive early access to the colors if they want to use them for their test -and- a coupon for 25% off of their purchase as a special thank you for your testing time!
I am looking for 1-2 testers for each of the 12 sizes. Sizing runs from 31″-71″ bust and you can get all the fabulous details, and sign up for the test HERE.
With my recent obsession with sweaters, there’s been a natural uptick in testing calls. I’ve noticed that I get some of the same questions after posting each one, so I thought I’d use this post to have a quick testing FAQ:
Q: Am I a good enough knitter to test knit?
A: Yes! “Test knitting” isn’t a one-size-fits-all term. If you would consider taking on the project outside of a test, then you can consider taking on the project as a test. Testers are regular knitters who are knitting a pattern, and giving feedback on their experience to the designer. For me, that means answering survey questions, and checking in on the testing thread every so often with your progress.
Q: What is the difference between test knitting and sample knitting?
A: Sample knitters are usually paid, and are working on the original designer’s photography sample. Generally, they do not get to keep the finished piece, but instead are paid to knit it and send it to the designer so the designer can move on to their next design. Test knitters are regular users of the pattern who are being given free patterns (and in the case of an L&L test, a yarn discount) in exchange for their feedback but are not “employees” in the way a sample knitter is.
Q: What if I don’t finish by the deadline?
A: The yarn police will come for you. JK. It’s not ideal, but we know that life happens, and sometimes life gets in the way of a knit. I can’t speak for all designers obviously, but it’s pretty rare to hear of a designer getting upset over that kind of thing. We take multiple testers for a reason. The big thing is, just communicate and let us know what’s going on.
Q: Do I have to use the same yarn the designer did, or Lattes and Llamas yarn for an L&L test?
A: That depends on the specific test. Sometimes I do require testers use the yarn I used, if the test is for a pattern that will go in a kit or a book, or for some other sundry reasons that would make me want to really only get feedback on knitting that design with a certain yarn. Usually, I do not require it, and want some feedback on the pattern when knit in other yarns. But the main answer is that yarn requirements are always in the testing call. To answer the obvious follow up question, testers on this pattern are not required to use Geek-A-Long yarn like I did, but we give preference to those that plan to when choosing testers.
I hope those answers helped, and that you have an out-of-this-world week!
~Megan-Anne
Just to reiterate, you cannot sign up for the test by commenting here. You have to go follow the directions in the testing call thread on the Lattes & Llamas Ravelry group.