California Dress

Sizes: XS [S] M [L] XL [2X] 3X [4X] 5X
UK 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18 [20] 22
US 2 [4] 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18

Finished bust circumference:
75 [85] 95 [105] 115 [125] 135 [145] 155 cm;
29.5" [33.5"] 37.5" [41.25”] 45.25” [49.25"] 53" [57"] 61".
Note: the dress has zero ease around the bust.

Finished waist:
61 [68] 78 [88] 98 [107] 117 [120] 128 cm;
24" [26.75"] 30.75" [34.5"] 38.5" [42"] 46" [47.25"] 50.5"

Finished hips:
83 [88] 96 [106] 116 [131] 137 [142] 155 cm;
32.75" [34.5"] 37.75" [41.75"] 45.5" [51.5"] 54" [56"] 61"

Sizing note: I recommend choosing the size closest to your bust measurement. The dress is knit top-down, and you can adjust the number of decreases you do for the waist, as well as the number of increases for the hips.

Construction: The bust triangles are knit flat, and then joined to work in the round for the body.

Needles:
4.5 mm (US 7) 80-100 cm (31"-40") circular needles;
4.5 mm DPNs
or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4") in stockinette on 4.5 mm needles, lightly blocked.

Yarn:
400 [400] 450 [500] 600 [650] 700 [700] 750 grams /
1200 [1200] 1350 [1500] 1800 [1950] 2100 [2100] 2250 meters /
1312 [1312] 1476 [1640] 1968 [2132] 2296 [2296] 2460 yards

of Sport weight summer yarn (50 g ~ 150 m) held double, such as KATIA Lino 100%, Rosarios4 Madragoa, ISAGER TRIO 2, ISAGER HØR ORGANIC, ISAGER PALET, Gepard Linen HØR, Gepard Cotton Baby Lino;

Sample is in size M, KATIA Lino 100% (100% linen) yarn, Sport weight held double (50 g = 150 m) (colour 16 Blue).

Notions:
5 removable stitch markers (1 unique);
crochet hook for provisional cast-on;
scrap yarn;
tapestry needle;
Elastic thread.

This is a digital knitting pattern. You will receive a PDF file with step-by-step instructions for this hat. In the pattern, you will find a comprehensive list of techniques and abbreviations used. If the instructions seem unclear, please don't hesitate to contact me at hello@dutiers.com, and I'll gladly explain further.

The pattern is written in English.

This pattern is available exclusively for home, non-commercial use. It may not be used for commercial sale.

This is a PDF pattern only, not a physical item. Pattern will be available for instant download via email upon payment. All sales are final with digital downloads.