Knitting: Little Black Dress to Knit K2.48

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Little Black Dress to Knit K2.48 Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit and purl

Pattern Description:

This one-piece, top-down dress or tunic (make it any length you like) has an unusual double-drape neckline.

Its fitted shoulders are worked with a vertical decrease from just below the shoulder to just above the armhole.

Three-quarter length sleeves are tapered with optional yarn over short rows on the underside of each sleeve;
without yarn over short rows this pattern is easy.

Reverse Stocking stitch on the outside of this dress or tunic gives it an unusual texture.

Hem and cuffs are finished in k1, p1 rib.

Gauge:

9 sts and 14 Rev St st rows = 2" (5cm) with smaller needle.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

XS, finished chest 30" (76cm)
S, finished chest 34" (86.5cm)
M, finished chest 38" (96.5cm)
L, finished chest 42" (106.5cm)
XL, finished chest 46" (117cm)
XXL, finished chest 50" (127cm)

Materials:

Cotton ribbon yarn, 1375 yds (1260m) - 2205 yds (2015m)
Size 8 (5mm) circular or double-pointed needles
Size 10 (6mm) circular or double-pointed needles for bind-off

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry needle (blunt point) for finishing
Stitch holders
Stitch markers