Stripetastic Sweater: Tester Showcase
Stripetastic Sweater is a basic drop shoulder sweater that includes guidance on how to create your own unique striping pattern. I had an amazing group of test knitters work a beautiful range of sweaters each showcasing their own creativity!
Check out the details about each of their projects below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of colors, striping patterns, and yarns. It can also be helpful when trying to envision how the sweater will fit yourself to see the design modeled on folks with a variety of shapes, sizes, and gender identities.
NOTE: This pattern includes “short” and “tall” lengths for the body and sleeves as starting points, but testers were encouraged to work any length that would give their preferred fit.
Check out the Stripetastic Sweater pattern page for detailed information about this pattern.
Size A - Amy S.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" / 25 cm
Ease at upper arm: 2" / 5 cm
Total Length: 23" / 57.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 19.5" / 49 cm
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Paris Night, Frank Ochre, Teal Feather, Natural & Cucumber
Mods: None
IG: @jknitma | Ravelry: Project Page
Size A - Sarah
Ease at bust/chest: 10" / 25 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 21" / 52.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 17" / 42.5 cm
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Cascade BFL in Silver, Kelbourne Woolens Scout in Natural, and West Wool Tandem in Tiger
Mods: None
IG: @knits.and.hops | Ravelry: Project Page
Size A - MARA
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 20" / 50 cm
Sleeve Length: 16" / 40 cm
Height: 5' (152 cm)
Yarn: Loops and Threads Luxe Merino Solids in Rhubarb & Bridal Rose
Mods: None
IG: @marasknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Size B - Tauby M.
Ease at bust/chest: 9" / 22.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 2" / 5 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 20" / 50 cm
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Holst Garn Coast held double in Thistledown, Harbour, Crab Apple, Old Gold, Saffron & Crimson
Mods: None
IG: @mintzmakes
Size B - Finley M.
Ease at bust/chest: 11" / 27.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 21" / 52.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 17" / 42.5 cm
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Drops Lima in Chestnut, Pistachio & Dark Ivy
Mods: None
IG: @tiburonfinfibers | Ravelry: Project Page
Size B - Elliott
Ease at bust/chest: 7" / 17.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 18.5" / 46 cm
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Rowan Alpaca Soft DK in Clover, Autumn Gold, Brick and Baby Blue
Mods: Adjusted front and back instructions to account for different row gauge.
IG: @leafyneedles | Ravelry: Project Page
Size B - Becca K.
Ease at bust/chest: 9" / 22.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 21" / 52.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 18" / 45 cm
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Explorer Knits + Fibers Cashmere Caverns Sock in Celtic Harp (held double), Explorer Knits + Fibers Denali Sock in Grapefruit (held double), stash Misfit Fingering in Cream (held double)
Mods: None
IG: @poppy__co | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Verna H.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 25" / 62.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 16" / 40 cm
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed in Obsidian, Knit Picks Swish in Squirrel Heather, Loam Heather, Pinecone Heather & Nutmeg Heather.
Mods: None
IG: @Fox.And.Bear.Create | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Sammi M.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 28" / 70 cm
Sleeve Length: 23.5” / 34 cm
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK in Black, Cobblestone, Indigo Heather & Haze Heather
Mods: None
IG: @Wyrdmedievalarchives | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Lucien
Ease at bust/chest: 9" / 22.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 24" / 60 cm
Sleeve Length: 19" / 47.5 cm
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Yarn: Drops Lima in 4305 (Blue), 9020 (Pearl Grey) & 5310 (Light Brown)
Mods: Worked fewer sleeve decreases
IG: @luxiousknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Ivania L.
Ease at bust/chest: 10" / 25 cm
Ease at upper arm: 2" / 5 cm
Total Length: 19.5” / 49.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 20" / 50 cm
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
Mods: None
IG: @ivania.knits | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Isabella P.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 1" / 2.5 cm
Total Length: 19" / 47.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 16.5" / 41 cm
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Yarn: West Yorkshire BFL Fleece DK in 001 (Ecru), 1038 (Fellside) & 1034 (Fossil)
Mods: None
IG: @fourfingerfibers | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Janie E.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 21" / 52.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 17.5" / 44
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish DK in Dove Heather and FuzzyFiberz Mini Fade set in Hyacinth
Mods: None
IG: @janiessimplejoys | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Erin B.
Ease at bust/chest: 4" / 10 cm
Ease at upper arm: 2" / 5 cm
Total Length: 23" / 57.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 17.5" / 44
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Yarn: Berocco Comfort DK in Spruce, True Red, Kid Orange, Sunshine, Seedling, Primary Blue & Purple
Mods: None
IG: @sneaky_monkee | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Amanda
Ease at bust/chest: 4" / 10 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 24" / 60 cm
Sleeve Length: 19" / 47.5 cm
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Cascade Resolve in 19 and Valley Yarns Worthington in Oatmeal
Mods: None
IG: @Mandagocraft | Ravelry: Project Page
Size C - Lorelei I.
Ease at bust/chest: 5" / 12.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 20" / 50 cm
Sleeve Length: 14” (36 cm)
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Yarn: Newburgh Yarn Co. Hudson DK in Blue Jean Baby Queen & Distressed Leather; Oink Pigments DK in Mystic
Mods: Shortened sleeve cuffs to 1.25”
IG: @surlypurl | Ravelry: Project Page
Size D - Marsha E.
Ease at bust/chest: 8" / 20 cm
Ease at upper arm: 2" / 5 cm
Total Length: 23" / 57.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 16.5" / 41 cm
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Cassin’s Finch fade set from Etsy shop Color Of My Fiber
Mods: None
IG: @fibermehappy | Ravelry: Project Page
Size D - Bish P.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" / 15 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 21" / 52.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 20" / 50 cm
Height: 6' (183 cm)
Yarn: Kelbounre Woolens Scout in 105 (Natural), 667 (Coral Heather), 419 (Ocean Heather), 709 (Sunflower Heather) & 320 (Lichen Heather)
Mods: [mods]
IG: @flowbishy | Ravelry: Project Page
Size D - Kaitlyn S.
Ease at bust/chest: 15” / 38 cm
Ease at upper arm: 6" / 15 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 18" / 45 cm
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Sea Change Fibers Ravine DK in Verdant and Baby Cat Yarns Organic DK in Agave & Chloros
Mods: None
IG: @Gothgrandma27 | Ravelry: Project Page
Size D - Ada
Ease at bust/chest: 12" / 30 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 25" / 62.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 20" / 50 cm
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Yarn: Mungo Rosa Pomar CP09 (Grey) & CC07 (Red)
Mods: None
IG: @adalista | Ravelry: Project Page
Size D - Jackie l.
Ease at bust/chest: 5" / 12.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 26" / 65 cm
Sleeve Length: 19.5" / 49 cm
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Yarn: Filcolana Arwetta in 679, Zeezee Textiles Natural Fingering in a mystery colorway and lanitium Ex Machina in St. Petersburg
Mods: None
IG: @Jliknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Size E - Sue W.
Ease at bust/chest: 12" / 30 cm
Ease at upper arm: 4" / 10 cm
Total Length: 25" / 62.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 22" / 55 cm
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Yarn: DROPS Lima in 519 (Grey) & 619 (Beige)
Mods: None
IG: @LogCabinFiberCo | Ravelry: Project Page
Size E - Katherine H.
Ease at bust/chest: 6" / 15 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 26" / 65 cm
Sleeve Length: 16" / 40 cm
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Yarn: Ancient Arts Herlig DK in Moss, Au Natural, Tranquility, Baby Aubergine & Moussaka
Mods: None
IG: @Kashiehill1970 | Ravelry: Project Page
Size E - Riley S.
Ease at bust/chest: 11" / 27.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 6" / 15 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 16.5" / 41 cm
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Yarn: Mezzo Makes Tweed DK in Cookie Grandma and Hue Loco DK mini skein set in Mellow
Mods: Shortened the collar
IG: @sit_still_knit_pretty | Ravelry: Project Page
Size E - Kristen K.
Ease at bust/chest: 11" / 27.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 5" / 12.5 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 18" / 45 cm
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Explorer Knits + Fibers: Wooly (Rockies DK); Treehouse Knits: The Money Beets (Yak Silk DK), Northern Lights, Cannabis Indica (Yak Silk DK), Serenity by Jan (Dove DK)
Mods: None
IG: @Kcrkknits80
Size F - Helia S.
Ease at bust/chest: 14" / 35 cm
Ease at upper arm: 7" / 17.5 cm
Total Length: 22" / 55 cm
Sleeve Length: 19" / 47.5 cm
Height: 5'2" (158 cm)
Yarn: Baby Cat Yarns Merino DK in Lil Orange Boy, Sedona, Fauvistic Lilac & What the Heckin’ Heck
Mods: None
IG: @Heliabielenberg | Ravelry: Project Page
Size F - Anne E.
Ease at bust/chest: 11" / 27.5 cm
Ease at upper arm: 3" / 7.5 cm
Total Length: 25" / 62.5 cm
Sleeve Length: 20" / 50 cm
Height: 6' (183 cm)
Yarn: Mostly vintage Scottish fingering weight pure wool held double
Mods: None
IG: @Miscellanyandquirk | Ravelry: Project Page
