Amaryllis knitted dress Novita Nalle Taika and Nalle
We spiced this fairly traditional-looking Christmas dress with a new take on red. Instead of simply red, this dress glows in many shades, as Novita Nalle Taika shifts colours. The result is stunning!
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120 cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼ in middle back length 98(100)102(104)106 cm / 38½(39¼)40¼(41)41¾ in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(48)49 cm / 18(18½)19(19)19¼ in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle Taika (855) Berry Spot 450(500)550(600)650 g and Novita Nalle (010) Off White 50(100)100(100)100 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in and 80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3-3½ mm (UK 9½-11 / US 2½-4) or size needed; for the sleeves, 3-3½ mm double-pointed needles
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120 cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼ in middle back length 98(100)102(104)106 cm / 38½(39¼)40¼(41)41¾ in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(48)49 cm / 18(18½)19(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows.
- Colourwork in the round: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions.
- Stockinette stitch
Yoke
Using Berry Spot and the shorter circular needle cast on 98(100)100(104)108 sts and work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm. Work 1 round of stockinette st, evenly increasing 16(20)26(28)30 sts = 114(120)126(132)138 sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart. Repeat the 6 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times. Work row 2 of the chart.
Work rows 3-5 of the chart. On row 3, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 133(140)147(154)161 sts.
Work rows 6-8 of the chart. On row 6, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 152(160)168(176)184 sts.
Work rows 9-17 of the chart. On row 9, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 190(200)210(220)230 sts.
Work rows 18-30 of the chart. On row 18, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 228(240)252(264)276 sts.
Work rows 31-38 of the chart. On row 31, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 266(280)294(308)322 sts.
Work rows 39-65 of the chart. On row 39, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 304(320)336(352)368 sts.
Note: When the yoke measures 20(21)22(23)24 cm, divide the sts into four groups: 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve) + 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve).
Body
With the back and front sts, keep working in the round and resume the colourwork pattern: work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for armhole, work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for other armhole = 202(220)238(258)276 sts. Place side markers at the midpoint of each armhole cast-on.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
When the body measures 7(7)8(8)9 cm from the armhole, increase 1 st on both sides of the side markers = 206(224)242(262)280 sts. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 3 more times and then 3 times every 10 cm = 230(248)266(286)304 sts.
When the body measures 74(75)76(77)78 cm from the armhole, work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Place the 63(64)66(69)72 sts on the double-pointed needles. Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern and pick up 11(14)17(21)25 sts from the armhole cast-on = 74(78)83(90)97 sts.
Divide the sts onto four needles and join for working in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the picked-up sts.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
After working in the round for 3(3)3(2)2 cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 12(13)13(16)19 more times = 48(50)55(56)57 sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45 cm from the armhole, work in ribbing. On the first round decrease 0(0)1(0)1 st(s) = 48(50)54(56)56 sts.
Work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120 cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼ in middle back length 98(100)102(104)106 cm / 38½(39¼)40¼(41)41¾ in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(48)49 cm / 18(18½)19(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows.
- Colourwork in the round: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions.
- Stockinette stitch
Yoke
Using Berry Spot and the shorter circular needle cast on 98(100)100(104)108 sts and work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm. Work 1 round of stockinette st, evenly increasing 16(20)26(28)30 sts = 114(120)126(132)138 sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart. Repeat the 6 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times. Work row 2 of the chart.
Work rows 3-5 of the chart. On row 3, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 133(140)147(154)161 sts.
Work rows 6-8 of the chart. On row 6, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 152(160)168(176)184 sts.
Work rows 9-17 of the chart. On row 9, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 190(200)210(220)230 sts.
Work rows 18-30 of the chart. On row 18, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 228(240)252(264)276 sts.
Work rows 31-38 of the chart. On row 31, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 266(280)294(308)322 sts.
Work rows 39-65 of the chart. On row 39, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 304(320)336(352)368 sts.
Note: When the yoke measures 20(21)22(23)24 cm, divide the sts into four groups: 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve) + 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve).
Body
With the back and front sts, keep working in the round and resume the colourwork pattern: work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for armhole, work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for other armhole = 202(220)238(258)276 sts. Place side markers at the midpoint of each armhole cast-on.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
When the body measures 7(7)8(8)9 cm from the armhole, increase 1 st on both sides of the side markers = 206(224)242(262)280 sts. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 3 more times and then 3 times every 10 cm = 230(248)266(286)304 sts.
When the body measures 74(75)76(77)78 cm from the armhole, work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Place the 63(64)66(69)72 sts on the double-pointed needles. Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern and pick up 11(14)17(21)25 sts from the armhole cast-on = 74(78)83(90)97 sts.
Divide the sts onto four needles and join for working in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the picked-up sts.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
After working in the round for 3(3)3(2)2 cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 12(13)13(16)19 more times = 48(50)55(56)57 sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45 cm from the armhole, work in ribbing. On the first round decrease 0(0)1(0)1 st(s) = 48(50)54(56)56 sts.
Work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120 cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼ in middle back length 98(100)102(104)106 cm / 38½(39¼)40¼(41)41¾ in inner sleeve length 46(47)48(48)49 cm / 18(18½)19(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows.
- Colourwork in the round: work stockinette st following the chart and instructions.
- Stockinette stitch
Yoke
Using Berry Spot and the shorter circular needle cast on 98(100)100(104)108 sts and work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm. Work 1 round of stockinette st, evenly increasing 16(20)26(28)30 sts = 114(120)126(132)138 sts.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart. Repeat the 6 st pattern 19(20)21(22)23 times. Work row 2 of the chart.
Work rows 3-5 of the chart. On row 3, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 133(140)147(154)161 sts.
Work rows 6-8 of the chart. On row 6, 1 st increased in each pattern repeat = 152(160)168(176)184 sts.
Work rows 9-17 of the chart. On row 9, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 190(200)210(220)230 sts.
Work rows 18-30 of the chart. On row 18, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 228(240)252(264)276 sts.
Work rows 31-38 of the chart. On row 31, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 266(280)294(308)322 sts.
Work rows 39-65 of the chart. On row 39, 2 sts increased in each pattern repeat = 304(320)336(352)368 sts.
Note: When the yoke measures 20(21)22(23)24 cm, divide the sts into four groups: 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve) + 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front) + 63(64)66(69)72 sts (sleeve).
Body
With the back and front sts, keep working in the round and resume the colourwork pattern: work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (back), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for armhole, work 89(96)102(107)112 sts (front), cast on 12(14)17(22)26 sts for other armhole = 202(220)238(258)276 sts. Place side markers at the midpoint of each armhole cast-on.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
When the body measures 7(7)8(8)9 cm from the armhole, increase 1 st on both sides of the side markers = 206(224)242(262)280 sts. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 3 more times and then 3 times every 10 cm = 230(248)266(286)304 sts.
When the body measures 74(75)76(77)78 cm from the armhole, work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Place the 63(64)66(69)72 sts on the double-pointed needles. Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern and pick up 11(14)17(21)25 sts from the armhole cast-on = 74(78)83(90)97 sts.
Divide the sts onto four needles and join for working in the round. The beginning of round is at the midpoint of the picked-up sts.
Note: From now on the pattern repeat will not be a full one at the beginning of round. After the colourwork chart is completed, use Berry Spot for the rest of the piece.
After working in the round for 3(3)3(2)2 cm, begin decreases: k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k1. Repeat the decreases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 12(13)13(16)19 more times = 48(50)55(56)57 sts.
When the sleeve measures 42(43)44(44)45 cm from the armhole, work in ribbing. On the first round decrease 0(0)1(0)1 st(s) = 48(50)54(56)56 sts.
Work ribbing for 4 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry, or steam lightly.
