The hibernating sweater-dress is for those days when you just want to curl up on the sofa and not deal with the world. Cuddle up with a warm cup of tea and a good book and enjoy yourself. The dress is littered with leaves, trees and a deer. Combined with the deep green colour it makes for a lovely forest-y feeling. The pattern is only available in one size, but it’s quite roomy and will fit most people. It is 82 cm across (164 cm around) and 94 cm long. I am a bit on the short side, and the dress goes just below my knees. If you’re on the taller side I suggest adding a few more rows of cabled ribbing on the bottom to make a longer dress.
Happy knitting, and let’s hibernate!

The pattern has a full chart and written instructions on how to do the pockets and raglan sleeves.

Suggested yarn:
Main colour:
Hifa Blåne pelsullgarn Colorway 2126 green
8 skeins = 914.4 metres (1000.0 yards), 800 grams

Contrast colour:
Hifa Blåne pelsullgarn Colorway 2127 yellow-green
3 skeins = 342.9 metres (375.0 yards), 300 grams

Optional: A few metres of a compact yarn, for example Malabrigo’s “worsted” yarn in black-petrol for the neckline and pockets. OR you can use the main or contrast colour.