Knit.1 Fall 2007 #30

Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

Large buttons in the front, short set-in sleeves and a curved, pleated waistline give this office-ready dress a touch of retro chic.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

7 (8, 8) skeins in #109 Colonial Blue of Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand Yarn, 3oz/100g skeins, each approx 170yd/156m (acrylic)

One pair and one dpn size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO GET THE GAUGE

One pair size 8 (5mm) needles for trim only

One size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook, one size 9 (5.5mm) dpn

Three 1"/38mm buttons, stitch holder, eight stitch markers & one 58"/16mm snap

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for Small (Medium, Large). Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 31 (33, 35)"/78.5 (84, 89)cm

Length 34 (35, 35)"/86 (89, 90)cm

Upper arm 13 (14, 15)"/33.5 (35.5, 38)cm

GAUGE

16 sts and 28 rows to 4"/10cm over garter st using size 9 (5.5mm) needles.