Dogwood Cardigan: Tester Showcase
I had a wonderful group of knitters test knit Dogwood Cardigan! I am so grateful to every tester for their valuable feedback that helped me improve the pattern.
You can check out detailed information about each tester’s project below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of yarns and modeled on folks of different shapes and sizes.
FIT & SIZING DETAILS
This gender-neutral pattern is graded to 2 fit types with 11 sizes each. All sizes include optional waist shaping.
Fit I is graded based on a traditional women’s sizing chart and Fit II is graded based on a traditional men’s sizing chart.
This cardigan is designed to fitted & cropped. It is intended to be worn with 2-4” (5-10 cm) of ease at the bust/chest, but testers were encouraged to choose whichever size would give them their preferred fit.
Fit I - Size 1 - Charlotte C.
Ease at bust/chest: 0" (0 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Dorè
Mods: None
IG: @cpcknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 2 - Kerstin d.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Pascuali Pinta and Pascuali Mohair Bliss in Seagreen
Mods: Lengthened body by 0.5” (1 cm) and the sleeves by 0.5” (1.5 cm)
Fit I - Size 2 - Kim C.
Ease at bust/chest: 0" (0 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Newburgh Yarn Co. Corriedale Sport in Victorian Blue
Mods: Lengthened the ribbing on cuffs and waist to 2.5" (6.5 cm)
IG: @newburghyarnco | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 3 - Caitlin B.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Dove Heather
Mods: Lengthened body 0.75” (2 cm).
IG: @what.caitlin.makes | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 3 - Cassiopeia K.
Ease at bust/chest: 0" (0 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Cascade Heritage 4ply in Highlighter Guava (Shade 5789)
Mods: Lengthened sleeves by 1” (2.5 cm).
IG: @mrscassiopeiak | TikTok: @mrscassiopeia.k | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit 1 - Size 3 - Prassana P.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in Ballerina held with The Wandering Flock Mohair in Fete
Mods: None
IG: @sleepytiramisuknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 4 - Kimberly C.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Quince & Co Chickadee in Iceland
Mods: None
IG: @kimtastica | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 4 - Anna D.
Ease at bust/chest: 1" (2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Explorer Knits and Fibers Cashmere Caverns Sock in Linen
Mods: Lengthened body to a total of 12” (30 cm)
Fit I - Size 5 - Ofelia S.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Confiture de Rose
Mods: None
IG: @ophieknits
Fit I - Size 5 - Annelise G.
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Andorra in Haint Blue
Mods: Shortened sleeves.
IG: @ahgorensek | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 5 - Meghan
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Erable
Mods: Worked body to 12” (30 cm). Worked sleeves 18” (45 cm). Used 10 buttons.
IG: @megqmakes | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 6 - Brenda
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 5" (12.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft (Dyed by Hello Stella Fibers) in Barely Tolerable
Mods: Shortened sleeves by 13” (32.5”). Shortened body by 2” (5 cm).
IG: @knittingthroughit | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit I - Size 6 - Ela
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Filcolana Pernilla in Merlot (color 804)
Mods: Lengthened body to 15” (38 cm). Used 9 buttons.
IG: @handmade_by_macramella | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 2 - Kal
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 0" (0 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in Claret and Isager Mohair in 28
Mods: Shortened body by 5” (12.5 cm). Followed Fit I instructions for waist shaping and sleeve decreases.
IG: @threadsofsaturn | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 2 - Eleanor B.
Ease at bust/chest: -1” (-2.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 1" (2.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino in Limestone and Soft Silk Mohair in Cloud
Mods: Omitted final sleeve decrease.
Fit II - Size 3 - Brooke E.
Ease at bust/chest: 3" (7.5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Amarante
Mods: None
IG: @goblincore_tinies | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 3 - Toni
Ease at bust/chest: 2" (5 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 2" (5 cm)
Waist Shaping: Yes
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Yarn: Bending Woolen Mills Luxury 4ply in Moss
Mods: None
IG: @FibreTones | Ravelry: Project Page
Fit II - Size 6 - Luisa
Ease at bust/chest: 4" (10 cm)
Ease at upper arm: 3" (7.5 cm)
Waist Shaping: No
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Ulysse in Erable
Mods: Lengthened body by 2” (4.5 cm). Shortened sleeves by 1.5” (3.5 cm).
IG: @Lui_and_Stitch
