SLEEVELESS JAQUARD DRESS

Vogue Knitting Fall 2007

Design by Shirley Paden

Shirley Paden’s slim-fitting colorwork dress features A-line shaping, back buttoned placket and crocheted edgings.

Exclusive 25th anniversary “Sparkle!” pattern.

Difficulty level
Experienced

MATERIALS
• 7 (9) 1¾oz/50g spools (each approx 143yd/131m) of Skacel Collection, Inc. Karat (rayon/polyester metallic) in #20 black (A)
• 5 (7) spools in #02 silver (B)
• One pair each sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8 (3.75, 4, 4.5 and 5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGES
• Circular needle size 7 (4.5mm) 32″/82cm length and 1 extra size 5 (3.75mm) straight needle
• Size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
• Stitch holders, eight 1″/25mm buttons and cotton waste yarn

SIZES
Small/Medium (Large/X-Large). Shown in size Small/Medium.

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust 34 (40)”/86 (101.5)cm
• Length 32 (33)”/81 (83.5)cm

GAUGES
• 41 sts = 7″/17.5cm and 28 rows = 4⅝”/10.5cm using size 8 (5mm) needles.
• 41 sts = 6¾”/17cm and 28 rows = 4¼”/11cm using size 7 (4.5mm) needles.
• 41 sts = 6¼”/16cm and 28 rows = 4″/10cm using size 6 (4 mm) needles.
• 41 sts = 5⁷/8“/15cm and 28 rows = 4″/10cm using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.

Delivery Method: via E-mail as an Electronic PDF