Named after the Celtic Goddess of Munster who had a magical harp in her possession is this ballon shaped dress where the shaping is done by the cables. The a-line created by the cables is mirrored on the body. The front has Right cables beginning at hip one at a time, while the back has Left cables. A cowl make a high cabled collar or a belt. Wear it loose hanging down, slightly pulled up or as a tunic with the rib turned.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Cowl: One size
Shown in size Small. Model is 173 cm/5.8” tall.
Finished measurements:
Bust: 86 (92, 98, 104, 110, 122) cm/33.75 (36.25, 38.5, 41, 43.25, 48)“
Bottom rib: 73.5 (78, 82, 87, 91, 95) cm/27.25 (30.75, 32.25, 34.25, 35.75, 37.5)”
Ballon width: 112 (120, 128, 136, 144, 156) cm/44 (46.5, 47.25, 50.5, 53.5, 56.75, 61.5)“
Length: 104 (105, 106, 107, 108, 109) cm/41 (41.25, 41.75, 42.25, 42.5, 43)”
Sleeve length: 48 (49, 49, 49, 50, 50) cm/19 (19.25, 19.25, 19.25, 18.5, 18.5)“
Cowl: 60 cm/23.5” wide and 16 cm/6.25” high
Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Tinde Pelsull (100% pelt wool, 260 m/284 yds, 100 g). The sample is knitted in Natural Grey 2115;
Dress:6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins; 1556 (1651, 1746, 1841, 1936, 2126) m/1702 (1806, 1909, 2013, 2117, 2325) yds.
Cowl: 1 skein: 170 m/186 yds.
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/ullgarn/norsk-pel...
Alternative Yarns: Berroco, Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 50 g, 133 m/144 yds). http://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-ultra-alpaca-light
Jamieson’s, Double Knitting (100% wool, 25 g, 75 m/82 yds).
http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/spindrift-and-double...
Rowan, Tweed (100% wool, 50 g, 118 m/129 yds).
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/rowan-tweed
Or another DK/8 ply yarn.
Needles: 3 mm/US 3 circular needle for rib.
3.5 mm/US 4 straight needle.
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge
Notions: Stitch markers (removable), cable needle and yarn needle.
Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows in st st, after blocking measures 10 cm/4” square.
6-sts Right/Left cable measures 2 cm/0.75” across.
18 sts and 30 rows in rib measures 10 cm/4” square.
Notes: The dress is knitted in pieces and seamed. The cables shape the dress, by adding one cable at a time. Add elastic to the bottom if you prefer to wear it higher up. Adjust the length in the stocking stitch area, depending on how you prefer to wear it. The cowl can easily be adjusted to your preferred circumference by adding cable repeats or purl stitches.