Women's colorwork dress Novita Baby Merino
The dress is knitted in the round up to the armholes. The back and front pieces are knitted flat. From Novita Baby Merino.
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Yarn demand
Novita Baby Merino (011) White 250(250)300(300)350(350) g, (099) Black 200(200)250(250)300(300) g and (535) Apple Blossom 50(50)50(100)100(100) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in and 80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) or size needed to obtain gauge
Designer
Saara Toikka
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 82(84)86(88)90(92) cm / 32¼(33)33¾(34¾)35½(36¼) in inner sleeve length 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17¾(18)18½(19)19(19¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Garter stitch in the round: Alternate a purl round with a knit round.
- Colourwork: work following the chart and the written instructions.
- Garter stitch flat: knit all rows.
Gauge
30 sts and 31 rows of colourwork = 10 cm
Note
The dress is knitted in the round up to the armholes. The front and back pieces are then knitted flat. The sleeves are knitted flat.
Body
Using the black yarn and the longer circular needle, cast on 264(288)312(336)360(384) sts and work 4 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 knit round with 1 purl round). Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 more rounds of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-19 of the chart.
Work 2 more rounds with white (knit and purl rounds) and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rounds of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-20 of the chart and then keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm, divide the sts into two groups: work the 128(139)151(161)173(184) sts at the beginning (= front), bind off the next 7(9)9(13)13(15) sts for an armhole, work the next 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts (= back), bind off the last 4(5)5(7)7(8) sts as well as 3(4)4(6)6(7) sts on the next round for the other armhole. 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts on the front and back pieces. Leave the back sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Upper front
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over) and when 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 9(10)11(12)12(13) cm, leave the middle 31(31)33(33)33(33) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 5x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Upper back
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 39(39)41(41)41(41) sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Sleeves
The sleeves are knitted flat. Using the black yarn, cast on 67(69)73(73)75(75) sts and work 3 rows of garter st. Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 rows of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 1-19 of the chart.
Work 2 rows of garter st with white and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rows of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 9(10)9(11)8(10) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2)2(1,5) cm 11(13)14(17)19(22) more times = 91(97)103(109)115(121) sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork pattern.
When the piece measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(7)7(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(3)x2 sts at both ends. Decrease 11(11)12(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts and 2x3 sts at both ends. Then bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Place the sts you left on hold on the shorter circular needle. Using the black yarn, pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 162(162)168(168)168(168) sts in total. Work 5 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 purl round with 1 knit round) and securely bind off.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 82(84)86(88)90(92) cm / 32¼(33)33¾(34¾)35½(36¼) in inner sleeve length 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17¾(18)18½(19)19(19¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Garter stitch in the round: Alternate a purl round with a knit round.
- Colourwork: work following the chart and the written instructions.
- Garter stitch flat: knit all rows.
Gauge
30 sts and 31 rows of colourwork = 10 cm
Note
The dress is knitted in the round up to the armholes. The front and back pieces are then knitted flat. The sleeves are knitted flat.
Body
Using the black yarn and the longer circular needle, cast on 264(288)312(336)360(384) sts and work 4 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 knit round with 1 purl round). Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 more rounds of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-19 of the chart.
Work 2 more rounds with white (knit and purl rounds) and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rounds of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-20 of the chart and then keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm, divide the sts into two groups: work the 128(139)151(161)173(184) sts at the beginning (= front), bind off the next 7(9)9(13)13(15) sts for an armhole, work the next 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts (= back), bind off the last 4(5)5(7)7(8) sts as well as 3(4)4(6)6(7) sts on the next round for the other armhole. 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts on the front and back pieces. Leave the back sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Upper front
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over) and when 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 9(10)11(12)12(13) cm, leave the middle 31(31)33(33)33(33) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 5x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Upper back
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 39(39)41(41)41(41) sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Sleeves
The sleeves are knitted flat. Using the black yarn, cast on 67(69)73(73)75(75) sts and work 3 rows of garter st. Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 rows of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 1-19 of the chart.
Work 2 rows of garter st with white and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rows of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 9(10)9(11)8(10) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2)2(1,5) cm 11(13)14(17)19(22) more times = 91(97)103(109)115(121) sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork pattern.
When the piece measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(7)7(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(3)x2 sts at both ends. Decrease 11(11)12(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts and 2x3 sts at both ends. Then bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Place the sts you left on hold on the shorter circular needle. Using the black yarn, pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 162(162)168(168)168(168) sts in total. Work 5 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 purl round with 1 knit round) and securely bind off.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 88(96)104(112)120(128) cm / 34¾(37¾)41(44)47¼(50½) in length 82(84)86(88)90(92) cm / 32¼(33)33¾(34¾)35½(36¼) in inner sleeve length 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm / 17¾(18)18½(19)19(19¼) in
Stitch patterns
- Garter stitch in the round: Alternate a purl round with a knit round.
- Colourwork: work following the chart and the written instructions.
- Garter stitch flat: knit all rows.
Gauge
30 sts and 31 rows of colourwork = 10 cm
Note
The dress is knitted in the round up to the armholes. The front and back pieces are then knitted flat. The sleeves are knitted flat.
Body
Using the black yarn and the longer circular needle, cast on 264(288)312(336)360(384) sts and work 4 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 knit round with 1 purl round). Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 more rounds of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-19 of the chart.
Work 2 more rounds with white (knit and purl rounds) and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rounds of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The starting point for each size is marked with an arrow. Keep repeating the 24 st pattern as needed. Work rows 2-20 of the chart and then keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 63(64)65(66)68(69) cm, divide the sts into two groups: work the 128(139)151(161)173(184) sts at the beginning (= front), bind off the next 7(9)9(13)13(15) sts for an armhole, work the next 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts (= back), bind off the last 4(5)5(7)7(8) sts as well as 3(4)4(6)6(7) sts on the next round for the other armhole. 125(135)147(155)167(177) sts on the front and back pieces. Leave the back sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Upper front
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp (= slip 1 st knitwise, k1, pass the slipped st over) and when 3 sts remain, k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 9(10)11(12)12(13) cm, leave the middle 31(31)33(33)33(33) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 5x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Upper back
Working flat, resume the colourwork pattern. On every other row bind off 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(4)x2 sts at both ends for the armholes. Decrease 3(3)4(5)5(5)x1st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. 109(115)121(127)133(139) sts on the needles after the decreases.
When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 39(39)41(41)41(41) sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 29(32)34(37)40(43) shoulder sts.
Sleeves
The sleeves are knitted flat. Using the black yarn, cast on 67(69)73(73)75(75) sts and work 3 rows of garter st. Leave the black yarn on hold and work 2 rows of garter st with the white yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart I. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 1-19 of the chart.
Work 2 rows of garter st with white and leave the yarn on hold. Now work 4 rows of garter st with the black yarn.
Begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of chart II. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Keep repeating rows 1-20.
When the piece measures 9(10)9(11)8(10) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2)2(1,5) cm 11(13)14(17)19(22) more times = 91(97)103(109)115(121) sts. Work the increased sts following the colourwork pattern.
When the piece measures 45(46)47(48)48(49) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(7)7(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts and 1(2)3(3)3(3)x2 sts at both ends. Decrease 11(11)12(13)13(14)x1 st at both ends on every other row: k1, skp, and when 3 sts remain k2tog, k1. On every other row bind off 3x2 sts and 2x3 sts at both ends. Then bind off the remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin the pieces to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Place the sts you left on hold on the shorter circular needle. Using the black yarn, pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 162(162)168(168)168(168) sts in total. Work 5 rounds of garter st (alternate 1 purl round with 1 knit round) and securely bind off.
Sew the sleeve seams and attach the sleeves.
