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Sometimes when you set out to knit a sweater, it decides to become a dress! This top down yoked dress features eyelets and texture, and has a lovely drape both free and belted. The length can be modified as it is knit from the top down.
Yarn
Shi Bui Knits Yarn Staccato shown in Bordeaux 191 yards, 50g/skein 6 (6, 6, 7) 7 skeins,
approximately 1010 (1040, 1110, 1220) 1320 yards
Shi Bui Knits Yarn Silk Cloud lace weight shown in Bordeaux 330 yards/ 25g/skein 4
(4, 4, 4) 4 skeins, approximately 1010 (1040, 1110, 1220) 1320 yards
YARNS are held together.
Materials
US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles, minimum 20” cord
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles, minimum 30” cord
US Size 9 DPN’s (optional for sleeves)
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or spare needles to hold live sleeve stitches
Finished Measurements
XS (S, M L) XL = 49.5 (54, 56.5, 61) 65”
This top is meant to be worn with 10-20” positive ease.
Neck Circumference: 20.7 (22, 24.5, 26.3) 28.2”
Body Circumference: 49.5 (54, 56.5, 61) 65”
Height to Underarm: 30”
Sleeve Circumference: 10.3 (11.5, 13, 14.3) 16”
Yoke Depth: 9 (9.25, 9.25, 9.75) 10”
Gauge
18 stitches x 21 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 x 4 inches
Notes
This dress is knit in the round from the top down. Short rows are worked across the
back for slight shaping. The yoke is worked with a simple lace and textured motif.
After the yoke is knit, sleeve stitches are put on hold to be picked up and finished after
the body of the dress is complete.
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