Diervilla
Introducing the Diervilla Dress, an exquisite set-in sleeve knitting pattern featuring a stunning cable panel on the front. This elegant dress is designed to be knitted in the round from the top down, providing a seamless finish and a flattering fit.
Sizes Available: The Diervilla Dress comes in a variety of sizes, with finished bust measurements of 85, 95 (105, 115, 125) 135, 145, and 155 cm, or 33.5, 37 (41, 45, 49) 53, 57, and 61 inches. Measuring your bust is essential to find your perfect fit. We recommend wearing this dress with 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) of ease at the bust for optimal comfort and style. To select the correct size, simply take your chest measurement and add the recommended ease.
Yarn Requirements: This beautiful dress is crafted using a combination of fingering weight and lace weight yarn, creating a luxurious DK weight fabric. For the Blue version, we suggest using Kid Silk from Drops in color 28, paired with Super Fine Sock yarn from Bulbe Bizarre in color Twilight. The Fudge version features Athena and Oprhée from Lainamourée in the charming colorway Les ronronnements de Pattenrond.
You will need approximately 1790, 2000 (2210, 2425, 2635) 2845, 3055 meters, or 1635, 1830 (2020, 2220, 2410) 2600, 2795 yards of each yarn to complete the dress.
Needle Specifications: For this project, use 4 mm (US 6) needles for the body of the dress and 3.5 mm (US 4) needles for the ribbing. Choosing the right needles is crucial for achieving the desired gauge and ensuring your knitting project goes smoothly.
Essential Notions: Don’t forget to gather your stitch markers, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and some waste yarn for any provisional cast-ons or additional techniques you may want to use.
Gauge Information: The Diervilla Dress pattern has a gauge of 21 stitches and 28 rows equaling 10 cm after blocking, making it easy to achieve the correct size and fit for your dress.
Whether you're an experienced knitter or a beginner looking to challenge yourself, the Diervilla Dress combines elegance with comfort, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Download the Diervilla pattern today and start your knitting journey to create this stunning dress!
