Wanted: Test Knitter(s)... (Extravayarnza)

Wanted: Test Knitter(s)...

I have a hot new sock design on my needles right now & I definitely need a test knitter or two to double check my math on this one.
What I'm looking for is a knitter who is comfortable following a pattern & doing short rows. This sock pattern uses both a short row heel & the stitch pattern on the leg makes extensive use of short rows...
Most importantly I need someone who will knit the sock exactly to the pattern & who is willing to give me honest feedback about how the sock knit up.

How test knitting works... once I choose you as a test knitter I'll send you a copy of the sock pattern. You then knit it up with yarn from your stash & send me feedback about any issues or mistakes you find with the pattern. Once you're finished knitting a sock (I only require you to knit one, but I hope you'll enjoy them enough to finish the pair) I'll send you enough yarn to knit a pair of socks. The quicker you knit up the socks & the more you communicate the better the yarn reward at the end (hint... I have access to some good sock yarn.... Socks That Rock, Claudia's, Fleece Artist...)

So do you want a peak at the pattern?
I thought so~

It's a little wonky in it's unblocked state, but you get the idea!

Update: I think I've found a few knitters who will work! I will have more test knitting coming up this fall & I'll keep taking names of interested knitters for later use.

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I've added a bunch of photos to my Flower Photo album on Flickr. If you're interested just click on the Peony to hop over & see them all~

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In shop news, Lexie Barnes bags arrived today! Talk about super fast shipping.
Now how do I decide which one to stash away for myself?

I also picked up some cool new file drawers for the patterns at the shop. They're Steel Case so I don't think we'll have any issues with drawers getting stuck open or handles falling off this time. I decided to go ahead & paint this set red. I love red...

Last I just want to share one more photo of my Evolution from Chameleon Colorworks. This yarn just so photogenic & so squeezably soft~

Posted on June 8, 2007 5:16 AM | Permalink

Comments (9)

gladys:

That looks pretty cool -- I'd love to give it a try. I'd probably knit the short rows backwards, so that I don't have to turn the work so often. You can look in my blog for the entrelac socks that I just did — learning how to knit and purl backwards rocks!

Posted by gladys | June 8, 2007 7:05 AM

Posted on June 8, 2007 07:05

Kerry:

I'd love to give it a shot! I have a feeling I know what the pattern is and if I'm right it's going to be amazing! ;-)

Posted by Kerry | June 8, 2007 1:19 PM

Posted on June 8, 2007 13:19

Kendra Struthers:

The sock looks very interesting - a good way to use stripey yarn. I'd be happy to test knit for you. I've knit at least half a dozen pairs of socks. I generally use wrap-and-turn for short rows, though I'm willing to try something else.

Posted by Kendra Struthers | June 8, 2007 2:17 PM

Posted on June 8, 2007 14:17

Barb Outside Boston:

Nice picture of you over at knitanon--and boy, you guys who have actually fondled it seem to REALLY love that Evolution, don't you?!

Posted by Barb Outside Boston | June 8, 2007 2:47 PM

Posted on June 8, 2007 14:47

Lara:

Can't wait to see the socks. BTW - could you please add me to your list of potential test knitters? Especially socks or baby knits!

Posted by Lara | June 8, 2007 3:53 PM

Posted on June 8, 2007 15:53

Pat DeLeeuw:

Love the red file cabinet-looks just like you and your shop. Can't wait to come in and squeeze the charmin-I mean the evolution.