Kaipaus Knitted Dress

The Kaipaus knitted dress is a timeless design which features a generous assortment of cables. The back and front are dominated by a panel of quick and easy mock cables. Designed by Minna Metsänen, the dress is a real wardrobe staple for the winter, a complete outfit in one piece. The dress is knitted from the bottom up with a wool yarn and a mohair blend held together.

Designer

Minna Metsänen

Sizes

XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)
Sample size M

Finished dimensions

body circumference
104(114)120(130)136(144) cm /
41(45)47.25(51.25)53.5(56.75) in

middle back length approx.
104(106)108(110)112(114) cm /
41(41.75)42.5(43.25)44(45) in

inside sleeve length 47(48)49(50)50(50) cm /
18.5(19)19.25(19.75)19.75(19.75) in

recommended ease 15-25 cm / 6-10 in

Yarn demand

Novita Nalle (160) Jeans
600(750)800(850)900(950) g

Novita Tuuli (120) Water
200(225)225(250)250(275) g

Needles and other supplies

Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 4–4.5 mm (US 6–7) or size needed for gauge; short 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline; Novita 4–4.5 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves (if not using the Magic Loop technique). Novita 3.5 mm double-pointed needles for the cuffs.

Other supplies 2 stitch markers