Twisted Rib and Cable Dress by Ann McCauley

Twisted Rib and Cable Dress

Knitting
October 2008
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in combination of pattern stitches on larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1656 - 2208 yards (1514 - 2019 m)
S (M) L (XL)
English

Long, lean dress with interesting twisted ribbing and cable for texture and cozy, overlapped, banded collar. Can also be made as a pullover - see Twisted Rib and Cable Pullover. See also the coordinating Twisted Rib and Cable Wristlets.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Measurements:

  • Bust: 40 (44) 48 (52)“

  • Length: 35.5 (36) 36.5 (37)“

Materials:

  • Nature Spun Sportweight from Brown Sheep Company (100% wool; 1.75 oz / 50 g; 184 yds / 168 m) in color 110 Blueberry
  • 9 (10) 11 (12) skeins / 1656 (1840) 2024 (2208) yds

Needles:

  • US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 5 / 3.75 mm
  • Cable needle