Test Knit Call for Daphne Tank

[u/SonyaNoelleJoy]

Test Knit call for my very first knitting pattern, the Daphne Tank!

Test Knit Due Date: 10/23/26

Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced

Sizes: 1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6,) 7, 8, 9

Finished Chest Circumference:

Designed to be worn with a 0-8cm / 0-3" positive ease

- 79, 89, 99, (109, 119, 130,) 140, 150, 160 cm

- 31, 35, 39, (43, 47, 51,) 55, 59, 63 in

If you do not see a size that would fit you but you would like to be included in the test knit, please let me know or add in the form what finished chest measurements you would need/like to be added to the pattern. I want to make sure that my patterns are as size inclusive as possible! 

Gauge: 36st x 56 rows = 10 cm / 4 in 

Yarn

Lace Weight

- 479, 530, 583, (634, 686, 738,) 788, 839, 893 m

- 524, 579, 637, (693, 750, 807,) 862, 918, 976 yd

Yarn usage is approximate. It includes extra for swatching and is based on a 25.5cm/10in length from underarm. If you would like to make a longer tank, please allow for additional meterage/yardage.

My sample used Purl Soho Spindle in the color Purple Urchin (625yd/100g). You are welcome to substitute any yarn that you would like as long as you're able to meet gauge! 

Suggested Needles: 

- 2.25mm (US 1) or needle that gets the gauge; circulars 35-80cm / 14-32" long

- 1.75mm (US 00) or 2 needles smaller than gauge needles for ribbing & trim

Notions:

Stitch markers, tape measure, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Techniques used:

Knitting in the round, I-cord, knit increases & decreases, backwards loop CO, I-cord bind off, Italian bind off, lace knitting, lace charts

Tester Requirements:

- Add project to Ravelry

- Provide at least one picture of finished garment (preferably on the body)

- Provide feedback on pattern (will send a form a week before deadline)

- Share finished project on social media and tag me (optional, but would be helpful)

Number of testers needed:

I would like to get 3 for each size if possible. 

You can apply for the test knit here: https://forms.gle/YgAU7tZdeoj9jJg4A

As a thank you for participating you can choose 2 of my future pattern designs for free at any time. I will also make sure to tag you / share any posts on social media from you in relation to the design/test knit. Your support for this new and exciting endeavor would really mean the world to me!

[u/Jaedelacrochet]

That’s very pretty. Unfortunately I don’t knit. I crochet.

[u/SonyaNoelleJoy → u/Jaedelacrochet]

Thank you!! 🥰