Drop-Stitch Dazzle by Brooke Nico

Drop-Stitch Dazzle

Knitting
March 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in with smaller needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1040 - 1560 yards (951 - 1426 m)
Woman’s small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given it applies to all sizes.
English
This pattern is available for free.
Errata available: creativeknittingmagazine.com

The subtle metallic sheen adds just the right amount of glimmer to this tunic dress.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) inches
Length: 35 1/2 (35 1/2, 37, 37, 38 1/2) inches

Materials:

  • Filatura Di Crosa Tiffany (worsted weight; 44% cotton/ 39% viscose/13% polyamide/ 1% polyester; 104 yds/50g per ball): 10 (11, 13, 14, 15) balls granite #01
  • Size 5 (3.75mm) 16- and 24-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Size 7 (4.5mm) 32-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holders
  • Cable needle

Gauge:
20 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm with smaller needles.
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4 inches/ 10cm with larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.