This is a tester call for the Pippi Beanie

Below you will find some informations. If you have any further question, please don’t hesitate to send me an email or contact me via Instagram DM.

Pippi Beanie | Tester Call

A flat lay of the Pippi Beanie, a cabled knitted beanie with a big pompom on top.

Requirements

Timeline

Selected testers will receive the pattern on Friday, August 18 and will need to complete the beanie and give back notes by Thursday, August 31.

The release date is planned to be Saturday, September 2.

Social media presence

I ask my testers to kindly post two pictures to build anticipation and help with the promotion of the pattern. This is not a requirement but is something that is highly appreciate.

  • One “behind the scene” or detail picture during the testing period

  • One picture of the final beanie on the release day

Stories to showcase your process are also welcome.

Knitting skills

  • Check your gauge

  • Work in the round

  • Long tail cast on

  • Knit and purl

  • C6F and C6B (you can find video tutorials here and here)

  • C4F and C4B (written instructions on the pattern, works similar to the above)

  • K2tog

  • SSK (slip slip knit)

  • Work with a small circumference using DPNs or magic loop technique

Material needed

  • One skein of light bulky yarn (Malabrigo Mocha is preferred)

  • *US 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles, 16” (40cm) cable length

  • *US 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles, 16” (40cm) cable length

  • *US 10 (6mm) DPNs or longer circular needles for magic loop technique

  • Scissors

  • Stitch marker (1)

  • Tape measure

  • Tapestry needle

  • Optional: faux fur or yarn pompom

* The size of the knitting needles may change to meet gauge