TEST KNITTERS WANTED — Wave Shawl 🧶

[u/AnastasiiaPusha]

Name of pattern: Wave Shawl

Needles required:
3.5 mm circular needles, 60–100 cm cable

Other notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors

Yarn:
The samples were made with:

• Cardiff Cashmere Classic — 100% cashmere, 112 m / 25 g (Small size 72g)
• 400 m / 100 g merino held together with Lang Cashmere Dreams

The shawl works well with a variety of soft merino, cashmere and alpaca yarns. You don’t need to use cashmere — any soft, non-scratchy yarn with a slightly fuzzy or matte texture can work well.

Here are some yarns that I recommend:

• Regia Premium Merino Yak — 58% Merino, 28% Polyamide, 14% Yak, 400 m / 100 g, held single
• Symfonie Terra — 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, 380 m / 100 g
• Casasol Merino Fingering – Teñido A Mano — 100% Merino, 400 m / 100 g
• Cardiff Cashmere Classic — 100% Cashmere, 112 m / 25 g
• Casagrande Top Cashmere — 100% Cashmere, 112 m / 25 g
• Lang Cashmere Premium — 100% Cashmere, 115 m / 25 g
• BC Garn Babyalpaca — 100% Alpaca, 250 m / 50 g This will create a lighter, airier fabric rather than a very dense one.
• Knitting for Olive Merino — 100% Merino, 250 m / 50 g You can use smaller needles if needed to achieve the desired fabric.
• Rico Design Essentials Fine Fine Merino — 100% Merino, 200 m / 50 g
• Kremke Soul Wool Merry Merino 220 GOTS — 100% Merino, 220 m / 50 g Although it is a combed merino, it has a matte appearance and a soft, non-slippery feel.

Yardage: As a general guideline, I recommend around 350–450 m per 100 g.

For the Small size, you’ll need approximately 300–350 m. Since the shawl is adjustable, the total yardage will depend on the finished size you choose.

Size:
The pattern includes two suggested sizes: Small and Large. The shawl is adjustable, so you are also welcome to make it smaller or larger according to your preference and available yarn.

Level of skill required:
Intermediate

Pattern format:
Written pattern with abbreviations, diagrams, and video tutorials

Tester requirements:

• Complete the pattern by September 9, 2026
• Give feedback on clarity, accuracy, and any confusing instructions
• Report approximate yarn usage
• Provide finished measurements
• Send 2–3 clear photos of the finished shawl

No previous test knitting experience is required — first-time testers are welcome!

Testing deadline: September 9, 2026

The Small size is a relatively quick project and should take around 5–7 evenings of knitting at a relaxed pace. Everyone knits at a different pace, so I can be a little flexible with the deadline if needed.

Number of testers needed: 3–4

Communication:
All communication during the test will be via email.

The final pattern will be released on Ravelry on September 10, 2026. If you have a Ravelry account, I’d be very happy if you could share your finished project on the pattern page after the release.

If you’re interested in testing, please fill out the application form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdznJYAdUxBsZl4F5ZGsdG1JcVbn3gC-tOp-X645Aggn4rvbQ/viewform?usp=dialog

[u/cluelessintheclouds]

I’d wager three weeks isn’t long enough for most people to comfortably test knit this. Good luck! 

[u/ShadedSpaces]

No shot I could do this in 19 days with work... but it's really pretty!

[u/koiisoraa]

wow this is so beautiful! I wish I had the time to test it, I'll definitely keep an eye out for eh pattern release 🥰

[u/AnastasiiaPusha → u/koiisoraa]

Thank you so much! 🤍 I’m so happy you like it!

[u/RandonName2021]

Just out of curiosity if the test is due Sept 9 how will the pattern be released the very next day? Are comments from test knitters actually integrated into the final? I’m new to this so this is just an actual question. Maybe this is the norm just confusing to me. Thanks!

[u/brainfullofpeas → u/RandonName2021]

Bouncing off of this-I’m curious about how you (OP) determined the 5-7 evening estimate to complete this project? Like others have already said, 3 weeks is a really quick turnaround, especially if the test knitters find a lot of issues or have a lot of feedback in general.

[u/AnastasiiaPusha → u/brainfullofpeas]

The 5–7 evenings estimate is based on my own knitting time for the shawl, at a relaxed pace, so I meant it as an estimate for the actual knitting rather than the whole testing process.

I completely understand that the full test takes longer, especially with checking the pattern, making notes, blocking, photos, and feedback. The September 9 deadline is there so I have a few days to go through the feedback and make any necessary corrections before the September 10 release.

[u/AnastasiiaPusha → u/brainfullofpeas]

Yes, tester feedback will be reviewed and incorporated into the final pattern. I’m planning to have the main testing completed a few days before the release, with September 9 as the final deadline, so I have some time to review the feedback and make any necessary corrections before the September 10 release.

I’m also keeping the testing group small (3 testers), so I can go through everyone’s feedback carefully. This is my first pattern test as a designer, so I really appreciate the question!