The knitting pattern for Kathy Colourwork Dress is worked seamlessly, the designer Ailbíona is an exceptionally talented and based in County Donegal. Her speciality is seamless knitting in the round where an article of clothing is created and shaped in one piece. This method is suited to making adjustments in fit and style at various stages of the knitting process. This ensures that the finished piece is more comfortable to wear, having no seams.
This dress really lets the colours of the naturally dyed Yarn Vibes Organic yarn shine. Pictured knitted in Bog Cotton, Elderflower, Juniper and Midnight Sky.
Materials Required:
- Colour 1: 2 (2,3,3,3,3,4,4) x 100g Yarn Vibes Aran Weight Yarn in colour of your choice.
- Colour 2: 3 (4,4,4,5,5,6,6) x 100g Yarn Vibes Aran Weight Yarn in colour of your choice.
- Colour 3: 3 (4,4,4,5,5,6,6) x 100g Yarn Vibes Aran Weight Yarn in colour of your choice.
- Colour 4: 2 (2,3,3,3,3,4,4) x 100g Yarn Vibes Aran Weight Yarn in colour of your choice.
- 1 x 5.00mm (US8) circular knitting needles.
- 1 x 3.50mm (US4) circular knitting needles.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch markers.
Gauge:
- 17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm/4" x 10cm/4" for main fabric and hem.
- 23 sts x 28 rows = 10cm/4" x 10cm/4" for neckband and cuffs.
Sizing (Chest Measurements):
Size 1 | 94cm/38'' |
Size 2 | 103cm/41.5'' |
Size 3 | 113cm/45'' |
Size 4 | 122cm/49'' |
Size 5 | 132cm/53'' |
Size 6 | 142cm/57'' |
Size 7 | 150cm/60'' |
Size 8 | 161cm/64" |