Paprika by Elsebeth Lavold

Paprika

Knitting
January 2012
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
918 - 2142 yards (839 - 1959 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Dress in two lengths can also be worn as a tunic. Color choices change the mood from “Come play with me!” to “I’m ready for the dinner party!”

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Chest: 27½ (31½) 35½ (39½) in / 70 (80) 90 (100) cm (corresponding to body measurement below the bust or somewhat smaller)
  • Dress length: 33 in / 84 cm (not including shoulder straps)
  • Tunic length: 29 in / 74 cm (not including shoulder straps)

Materials:

  • Dress: Hempathy 9 (9) 10 (11) balls Main Color (MC) Charcoal
  • Tunic: 6 (6) 7 (8) balls MC White Beach
  • Tunic or Dress: For contrasting squares, 1 ball each of three Contrast Colors (CC). Model shown uses Terracotta, Paris Green, and Acid Yellow.
  • US sizes 2.5 and 4 / 3 and 3.5 mm straight needles
  • US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle (32 in / 80 cm)