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in SensuWool®. A fit and flare dress shown here in optional machine knit version.
Shown in size Small
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size S. Changes for sizes (M), (L), (XL) and (XXL) are in parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust - 34(36-38-40-42)”.
Length - 35".
NOTE 1
When selecting correct size, choose by your actual bust measurement. This dress is designed to be fitted at bustline, then flare over hips.
NOTE 2
Adherence to BOTH st and row gauge is very important for correct fit of this garment.
NOTE 3
The back and front of this garment are each knit in 2 panels then joined with center seams.
HAND-KNITTED VERSION
MATERIALS
BERROCO SENSUWOOL® (50 grs), 23(24-25-26-27) balls #6538 Dark Gray.
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 and 8 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
16" length circular knitting needle, size 7.
GAUGE
5 sts = 1"; 7 rows = 1" in St st with larger needles.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
BACK
RIGHT PANEL
With smaller straight needles, cast on 82(85-88-90-92) sts. Work in k 1, p 1 ribbing for 6 rows. Change to larger straight needles and work in ribbing for 1 more row, end on WS.
Note: When working Short Rows, to hide wraps on sl sts, work to just before wrapped st of previous row, insert point of RH needle under wrap and through wrapped st and k or p them tog.
Short Rows: K 62(65-68-70-72), * WYIB sl next st purlwise, bring yarn to K side of work, sl same st back to LH needle, turn, bringing yarn to P side of work *, p 42(45-48-50-52), ** WYIF sl next st purlwise, bring yarn to K side of work, sl the same st back to LH needle, turn, bringing yarn to P side of work **, k 52(55-58-60-62) hiding wrap, rep between *’s once, p 62(65-68-70-72) hiding wrap, rep between **’s once, k 72(75-78-80-82) hiding wrap, turn, p across, hiding wrap. Beg with a k row, work even in St st for 8 rows.
Dec Row (RS): K 2, SKP, k to last 4 sts, k 2 tog, k 2. Rep this dec every 8th row 16 times more, then every 10th row 3 times. Work even on 42(45-48-50-52) sts until piece measures 27(26-1/2-26-25-1/2-25-1/2)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Armhole: Bind off 7(7-8-8-9) sts, k to end. P 1 row.
Next Row (RS): K 2, SKP, k to end. Rep this dec every other row 1(1-1-1-2) times more, then every 4th row twice. Work even on 31(34-36-38-38) sts until armhole measures 4-1/2(5-5-1/2-6-6)”, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): K 3, M1k, k to end. Rep this row every 4th row once more. Work even on 33(36-38-40-40) sts until armhole measures 7(7-1/2-8-8-1/2-8-1/2)”, end on WS.
Shape Shoulder and Neck: At armhole edge, bind off 3(4-4-5-5) sts twice, bind off 3(4-4-4-4) sts once, then bind off 3(3-4-4-4) sts twice. AT THE SAME TIME, at neck edge bind off 10 sts once, bind off 6 sts once, bind off 2 sts once, then work even at neck edge until shoulder bind-offs are completed.. Fasten off.
LEFT PANEL
Work same as for right panel, reversing all shaping and working armhole decs as k 2 tog, k 2.
FRONT
LEFT PANEL
Work same as for right back panel until piece measures 27(26-1/2-26-25-1/2-25-1/2)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Armhole: Bind off 8(8-9-9-10) sts at beg of the next row, k to end. P 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): K 2, SKP, k to end.
Row 2: P to last 4 sts, p 2 tog TBL, p 2. Rep these 2 rows once more, then continue to dec in this manner every 3rd row twice, then EVERY row 0(0-0-0-1) time. Work even on 28(31-33-35-35) sts until armhole measures 4-1/2(5-5-1/2-6-6)”, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): K 3, M1, k to end - 29(32-34-36-36) sts.
Shape Neck: Bind off 9 sts, p to end.
Row 1 (RS): K 3, M1, k to last 4 sts, k 2 tog, k 2.
Row 2: P 2, p 2 tog, p to end. Rep these 2 rows twice more, then rep Row 1 once more. (P 1 row; Rep Row 1 once more) twice. Work 2 rows even.
Next Row: K to last 4 sts, k 2 tog, k 2. Rep this dec every 6th row once more. When armhole measures 7(7-1/2-8-8-1/2-8-1/2)”, end on WS.
Shape Shoulder: At armhole edge, bind off 3(4-4-5-5) sts twice, bind off 3(4-4-4-4) sts once, then bind off 3(3-4-4-4) sts twice.
RIGHT PANEL
Work same as for left front panel, reversing all shaping and working armhole decs as k 2 tog, k 2 and neck decs as k 2, SKP, or p 2 tog TBL, p 2.
SLEEVES
With smaller straight needles, cast on 40(44-50-54-60) sts. Work in ribbing same as for right back panel for 6 rows. Change to larger needles and work in St st, inc 1 st each side every 6th row twice, then every 8th row 11 times. Work even on 66(70-76-80-86) sts until sleeve measures 16" from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 7(7-8-9-10) sts at beg of the next 2 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K 2, SKP, k to last 4 sts, k 2 tog, k 2.
Row 2: P 2, p 2 tog, p to last 4 sts, p 2 tog TBL, p 2.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: Purl. Rep Rows 3 and 4 16(18-20-23-23) times more. Bind off remaining 14(14-14-12-16) sts.
FINISHING
Steam pieces. Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband: With RS facing, using circular needle, beg at left shoulder seam, pick up and k 15 sts along left front neck edge, pick up and k 18 sts across front neck edge, pick up an k 15 sts along right front neck edge, pick up and k 7 sts along right back neck edge, pick up and k 20 sts across back neck edge, pick up and k 7 sts along left back neck edge - 82 sts. Mark for beg of round and carry marker up. K 8 rounds. Bind off all sts loosely. Fold neckband in half to inside and sl st in place. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Sleeve Heads: Turn garment inside out. With top of sleeve cap facing you, work through selvage edge of armhole. With larger needles, beg 2" before shoulder seam, pick up and k 18 sts to 2" after shoulder seam. P 1 row. Working in same manner as for Short Rows of panels, k 14 sts, p 10 sts, k 7 sts, p 4 sts, k 7 sts, p 10 sts, k 14 sts, p across. Bind off all sts. Fold in half and sew bound-off edge to sts picked up along selvage. This slight padding helps the seam roll correctly and gives a nice finished line.
MACHINE-KNIT VERSION
MATERIALS
BERROCO SENSUWOOL (50 grs), 23(24-25-26-27) balls #6538 Dark Gray.
Any 6mm knitting machine.
GAUGE
23 sts = 4"; 33 rows = 4" on Stitch size 5.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
FRONT
* Make 1, reverse 1. CO 94(98-100-104-106) STS in 1x1 rib. Stitch size 4/4. Knit to RC9. Transfer all sts to main bed.
All Sizes: Stitch size 5. Carriage at right. Set machine for short rowing. Put to hold 27 STS on left. K 1 R. Put to hold 27 STS on right. K 1 R. On side opposite carriage return to work 9 STS every row 6X.
RCOOO. Use a 3 prong tool for all decs. On both sides DEC 1 ST E8R 17X, then 1 ST E10R 6X. K even to RC216(212-208-204-204). *
Shape armhole at one side only. BO 4(4-4-6-8) STS. All sizes: at armhole side only, BO 3 STS EOR 1X. 2 STS EOR 1X. 1 ST EOR 6X. K even to RC253 all sizes. At armhole edge INC 1 ST EOR 5X. K armhole edge even to RC271.
AT THE SAME TIME, at RC251 shape neckline at opposite side. All sizes: BO 9 STS. Dec 1 ST every row 4X. 1 ST EOR 4X. 1 ST E3R 3X. K even to RC279.
** On same side as armhole, start short row shaping for shoulder at RC271. Short row 4 STS EOR 3X, 3 STS EOR 1X, 3 STS remaining, { (5 STS EOR 2X, 4 STS EOR 2X, 4 STS remaining), (5 STS EOR 4X, 4 STS remaining), (6 STS EOR 1X, 5 STS EOR 3X, 5 STS remaining), (6 STS EOR 1X, 5 STS EOR 3X, 5 STS remaining) }. Scrap off shoulder. **
BACK
Same as front from * to *.
All sizes: Shape armhole at one side only. BO 4(4-4-6-8) STS. Then at armhole side only, BO 3 STS EOR 1X, 2 STS EOR 1X, 1 ST EOR 3X. K even to RC 253 all sizes. At armhole edge INC 1 ST E4R 2X. K armhole edge even ro RC 271.
Shape back neck, all sizes at RC 269 BO 10 STS. K 2 R BO 6 STS. K 1 R. DEC 1 ST every row 4X. K even to RC 279.
Continue with shoulder shaping as for front from ** to **.
SLEEVES
CO 46(52-58-64-70) STS in 1x1 rib. Stitch size 4/4. K to RC9. Transfer all STS to main bed.
Stitch size 5. All sizes: at both sides of sleeve, INC 1 ST E8R 15X. Knit even to RC 126.
Shape Cap: BO 8 STS at the beginning of each of the next 2R. DEC 1 ST at each side every row 7X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST E3R 1X, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, DEC 1 ST E5R 1X, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, DEC 1 ST E3R 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 2X, DEC 1 ST every row 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST every row 4X. Bind off remaining STS. { (BO 9 STS at the beginning of each of the next 2R. DEC 1 ST at each side every row 7X. DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST E3R 1X, K 2 R even, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E5R 1X, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, DEC 1 ST E3R 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 2X, DEC 1 ST every row 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST every row 4X. Bind off remaining ST.) (BO 10 STS at the beginning of each of the next 2R. DEC 1 ST at each side every row 7X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST E3R 1X, K 2 R even, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E5R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E3R 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 2X, DEC 1 ST every row 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST every row 4X. Bind off remaining ST.) (BO 11 STS at the beginning of each of the next 2R. DEC 1 ST at each side every row 7X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E3R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E5R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E3R 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 4X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST every row 4X. Bind off remaining St.) (BO 12 STS at the beginning of each of the next 2 R. DEC 1 ST at each side every row 7X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, K 3 R even. DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 3 R even, DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E6R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E4R 1X, K 2 R even. DEC 1 ST E3R 2X, DEC 1 ST EOR 4X, DEC 1 ST EOR 1X, DEC 1 ST every row 4X. Bind off remaining ST.) }
FINISHING
Steam pieces (See instructions on page 1). Sew center front seam and center back seam. Join 1 shoulder.
Neckband: All sizes: With scrap and ravel cord, CO 94 STS. Stitch size 4. K 12 R. Remove on garter bar or scrap yarn. With right side of garment facing you, hang neck edge of garment onto needles. Front neck onto 56 needles, back neck onto 38 needles. Push garment behind latches. With purl side of band facing you hang 1 edge of band onto hooks only. Close all latches, pull band stitches through neck edge stitches. Hang other edge of band. Latch tool BO around 1 sinker post.
Join other shoulder. Sew side seams. Sew sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.
Couture Finishing: Sleeve heads. We have added a knit-in sleeve head to this pattern so that when the garment is worn the sleeve head helps the seam roll correctly and gives a nice finished line.
To knit sleeve head: hold garment with inside of garment facing you and top of sleeve facing you. Pick up 20 STS of the very edge of the armhole seam from the dress body (10 sts at each side of the shoulder seam). You are picking up the selvage edge. K 1 R over all sts. At side opposite carriage short row 3 STS every row until there are 2 sts remaining in the middle. Then reverse short row until all sts are back in work. You will have formed a very shallow sock heel. Pick up the selvage edge that belongs to the sleeve cap edge. Latch tool bind off around 1 sinker post.
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