Work dress in rnds from hem up, in St-st in Mandarin Petit and Tynn Line. Dec sts on skirt to create a moderate A-line shape. Divide work at underarms and work back and front separately, back and forth. Cast off sts at middle front and middle back for a deeper neckline, and work each side of front and of back separately. Knit shoulder sts tog by finishing. Work i-cord edging on neck and armhole.