The “Green Lagoon Dress” features a lace yoke, close-fitting top, short sleeves, round neckline edge, with a slightly flared skirt, finished with a lace motif. The sleeves, the neckline and the bottom of the dress are finished with a rolled edge.
This seamless dress is knitted top down using Rico Design Fashion Silk Blend DK yarn. This yarn feels like it was designed for summer, but it works just as well for lightweight autumn and spring knitwear. The silk and cotton combination is exactly what you need for light and sleek garment. Pair a leather, denim or other type of jacket with your dress. Choose a fur vest or cropped fitted blazer and you can wear the “Green Lagoon dress” all year round.
The knitting pattern is easy to follow, you begin with the simple neckline.
The big advantage of working top down is that you can adjust the length of the dress and sleeves to suit your needs.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 9 x 50g balls (1980m or 2165yds) using Rico Design Fashion Silk Blend DK colour shade 11 Patina.NB If you substitute another yarn, please check gauge (tension) and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x length 50cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x length 80 cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 3.50 mm x length 120cm (US 4).
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 1 Stitch Marker.
• 2 Stitch holders.
ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS:
One size: M (the knitted fabric is stretchy).
Dress length (from top of the shoulders) - 100cm (39.4ins).
Dress flat width (just below armhole) - 38cm (15ins).
Sleeve length (from top of shoulders) - 25cm (9.8ins).
Sleeve flat width (just below armhole) - 14cm (5.5ins).