Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Holiday 2008: “Lepore’s formfitting corset dress, in Cascade Yarns’ alpaca/wool ‘Lana D’Oro,’ takes shape with panels of cables, lace and bobbles, as well as a gathered halter bodice.”

“Very close-fitting corset dress with eyelet and cable patterns and separately knit bodice.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Bust 30½ (34, 38½)“/77.5 (86, 97.5)cm
• Length 41½ (42, 42½)“/105.5 (106.5, 108)cm

Materials:

• 16 (18, 21) 1¾oz/50g hanks (each approx 110yd/100m) of Cascade yarns Lana D’Oro (alpaca/wool) in #1053 peacock blue
• One pair size 10½ (6.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Cable needle

Additional Gauge: 30 sts = 7.25”/18.5cm over chart #1 using size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles and 2 strands of yarn held tog.

Note: Work with 2 strands of yarn held tog throughout.

Pages: 81 & 114-115.

A corrected chart 2 for the right front bodice is now available for download.