Women's knitted dress Novita 7 Veljestä
The dress is knitted top down from shoulder to hem. The upper parts are knitted flat, with the bottom worked in the round. From Novita 7 Veljestä.
Size(s)
XS/S(M)L/XL
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Veljestä (060) Sand 700(750)800 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) and double-pointed needles Novita 4-4½ mm (UK 7-8 / US 6-7); for the neckline edge a circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4)
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(100)112 cm / 35½(39¼)44 in length 95(97)99 cm / 37½(38¼)39 in inner sleeve length 47(48)49 cm / 18½(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Lace pattern: follow the chart and the written instructions.
- Stockinette stitch flat: Knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Upper back
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the left shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the last row. Note: Double-check that the increases and decreases on the lace section match so the stitch count won't change. Leave the 24(29)34 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn. Break the yarn.
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the right shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the first row.
Work row 12(8)4 of the chart (WS): work 24(29)34 sts (= right shoulder), cast on 25 sts (= neckline), work 24(29)34 sts (= left shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 13(9)5 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left. Work rows 14-16(10-16)6-16 of the chart. Then work rows 1-16 two times and rows 1-6 once more.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Upper front
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the right back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 13 and 15, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more, casting on 2 sts at the end. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 9, 11 and 13, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 5, 7 and 9, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the left back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 12, 14 and 16, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 8, 10 and 12, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 4, 6 and 8, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Work row 2(14)10 of chart I(II)I (WS): work 28(33)38 sts (= left shoulder), cast on 17 sts (= neckline), work 28(33)38 sts (= right shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 3(15)11 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left.
XS/S: work rows 4-16 and 1-6. M: work rows 16, 1-16 and 1-6. L/XL: work rows 12-16, 1-16 and 1-6.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Lower body
Move the back and front sts onto the same circular needle = 160(180)200 sts.
Working in the round, continue the lace pattern on row 24 of chart I(II)I: *work the 10(15)10 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 10(15)10 sts at the left edge*, repeat *-*. Work rows 25-39 and then rows 24-60.
Now work stockinette st in the round. Place markers (e.g. a different-coloured piece of yarn) at the sides, one at the beginning of round and the other at the half-way point.
After 2 rows, increase 2 sts at both ends on the next row: *k1, increase 1 st (= knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work until 1 st remains before marker, increase 1 st, k1*. Repeat *-*. 4 sts increased, 164(184)204 sts on the needles. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 5(6)6 more times = 184(208)228 sts.
When the piece measures 71(72)73 cm from the armholes, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Using the longer circular needle, pick up sts from the vertical part of one of the armholes (marked red on the pattern). Pick up and knit a total of 59(63)67 sts from the RS on both sides of the shoulder seam.
Begin the lace pattern on the WS on row 34 of chart II. Cast on 1 st at both ends. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 35-39 flat, increasing 1 st at both ends on the RS rows = 67(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern.
Distribute the sts onto four double-pointed needles and continue in the round. Work rows 24-39 and then rows 24-60. Note: When you have worked for 3 cm after the increases, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 3(3)2,5 cm 11(12)14 more times.
Note: After row 60, work stockinette st in the round.
When the sleeve measures 43(44)45 cm, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Neckline edge: Using the shorter circular needle, pick up and knit a total of 94(94)94(96)96 sts from the RS of the neckline edge. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm and bind off in pattern.
Sew the short underarm seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(100)112 cm / 35½(39¼)44 in length 95(97)99 cm / 37½(38¼)39 in inner sleeve length 47(48)49 cm / 18½(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Lace pattern: follow the chart and the written instructions.
- Stockinette stitch flat: Knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Upper back
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the left shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the last row. Note: Double-check that the increases and decreases on the lace section match so the stitch count won't change. Leave the 24(29)34 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn. Break the yarn.
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the right shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the first row.
Work row 12(8)4 of the chart (WS): work 24(29)34 sts (= right shoulder), cast on 25 sts (= neckline), work 24(29)34 sts (= left shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 13(9)5 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left. Work rows 14-16(10-16)6-16 of the chart. Then work rows 1-16 two times and rows 1-6 once more.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Upper front
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the right back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 13 and 15, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more, casting on 2 sts at the end. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 9, 11 and 13, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 5, 7 and 9, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the left back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 12, 14 and 16, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 8, 10 and 12, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 4, 6 and 8, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Work row 2(14)10 of chart I(II)I (WS): work 28(33)38 sts (= left shoulder), cast on 17 sts (= neckline), work 28(33)38 sts (= right shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 3(15)11 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left.
XS/S: work rows 4-16 and 1-6. M: work rows 16, 1-16 and 1-6. L/XL: work rows 12-16, 1-16 and 1-6.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Lower body
Move the back and front sts onto the same circular needle = 160(180)200 sts.
Working in the round, continue the lace pattern on row 24 of chart I(II)I: *work the 10(15)10 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 10(15)10 sts at the left edge*, repeat *-*. Work rows 25-39 and then rows 24-60.
Now work stockinette st in the round. Place markers (e.g. a different-coloured piece of yarn) at the sides, one at the beginning of round and the other at the half-way point.
After 2 rows, increase 2 sts at both ends on the next row: *k1, increase 1 st (= knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work until 1 st remains before marker, increase 1 st, k1*. Repeat *-*. 4 sts increased, 164(184)204 sts on the needles. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 5(6)6 more times = 184(208)228 sts.
When the piece measures 71(72)73 cm from the armholes, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Using the longer circular needle, pick up sts from the vertical part of one of the armholes (marked red on the pattern). Pick up and knit a total of 59(63)67 sts from the RS on both sides of the shoulder seam.
Begin the lace pattern on the WS on row 34 of chart II. Cast on 1 st at both ends. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 35-39 flat, increasing 1 st at both ends on the RS rows = 67(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern.
Distribute the sts onto four double-pointed needles and continue in the round. Work rows 24-39 and then rows 24-60. Note: When you have worked for 3 cm after the increases, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 3(3)2,5 cm 11(12)14 more times.
Note: After row 60, work stockinette st in the round.
When the sleeve measures 43(44)45 cm, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Neckline edge: Using the shorter circular needle, pick up and knit a total of 94(94)94(96)96 sts from the RS of the neckline edge. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm and bind off in pattern.
Sew the short underarm seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 90(100)112 cm / 35½(39¼)44 in length 95(97)99 cm / 37½(38¼)39 in inner sleeve length 47(48)49 cm / 18½(19)19¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Lace pattern: follow the chart and the written instructions.
- Stockinette stitch flat: Knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Stockinette stitch in the round: knit all rows. Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Upper back
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the left shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the last row. Note: Double-check that the increases and decreases on the lace section match so the stitch count won't change. Leave the 24(29)34 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn. Break the yarn.
Cast on 22(27)32 sts for the right shoulder and purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart. Work rows 10-11(6-7)2-3. Cast on 2 sts at the end of the first row.
Work row 12(8)4 of the chart (WS): work 24(29)34 sts (= right shoulder), cast on 25 sts (= neckline), work 24(29)34 sts (= left shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 13(9)5 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left. Work rows 14-16(10-16)6-16 of the chart. Then work rows 1-16 two times and rows 1-6 once more.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Upper front
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the right back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a black arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 13 and 15, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more, casting on 2 sts at the end. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 9, 11 and 13, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 5, 7 and 9, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Using the longer circular needle, pick up and knit 22(27)32 sts from the RS of the left back shoulder. Purl 1 WS row.
Begin the lace pattern on row 9(5)1 of chart I(II)I. The starting point is marked with a red arrow. Work 22(27)32 sts following the chart.
Size XS/S: Work rows 10-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-16. At the end of rows 12, 14 and 16, cast on 2 sts. Work row 1 once more. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 28 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size M: Work rows 6-16 of chart II. Work rows 1-13. At the end of rows 8, 10 and 12, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 33 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Size L/XL: Work rows 2-16 of chart I. Work rows 1-9. At the end of rows 4, 6 and 8, cast on 2 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern. Leave the 38 sts on hold on e.g. a piece of yarn.
Work row 2(14)10 of chart I(II)I (WS): work 28(33)38 sts (= left shoulder), cast on 17 sts (= neckline), work 28(33)38 sts (= right shoulder) = 73(83)93 sts.
Continue on row 3(15)11 of chart I(II)I: work the 6(11)6 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 7(12)7 sts on the left.
XS/S: work rows 4-16 and 1-6. M: work rows 16, 1-16 and 1-6. L/XL: work rows 12-16, 1-16 and 1-6.
Work rows 17-23, increasing 4x1 st at the right edge of the chart and 3x1 st at the left edge (= armholes) = 80(90)100 sts. Leave the sts on hold.
Lower body
Move the back and front sts onto the same circular needle = 160(180)200 sts.
Working in the round, continue the lace pattern on row 24 of chart I(II)I: *work the 10(15)10 sts at the right edge, repeat the 20 st pattern 3(3)4 times, work the 10(15)10 sts at the left edge*, repeat *-*. Work rows 25-39 and then rows 24-60.
Now work stockinette st in the round. Place markers (e.g. a different-coloured piece of yarn) at the sides, one at the beginning of round and the other at the half-way point.
After 2 rows, increase 2 sts at both ends on the next row: *k1, increase 1 st (= knit the strand of yarn between the sts through the back loop), work until 1 st remains before marker, increase 1 st, k1*. Repeat *-*. 4 sts increased, 164(184)204 sts on the needles. Repeat the increases every 5 cm 5(6)6 more times = 184(208)228 sts.
When the piece measures 71(72)73 cm from the armholes, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Sleeves
Using the longer circular needle, pick up sts from the vertical part of one of the armholes (marked red on the pattern). Pick up and knit a total of 59(63)67 sts from the RS on both sides of the shoulder seam.
Begin the lace pattern on the WS on row 34 of chart II. Cast on 1 st at both ends. The midpoint of the piece is marked with an arrow on the chart. Use that to determine the starting point. Work rows 35-39 flat, increasing 1 st at both ends on the RS rows = 67(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the lace pattern.
Distribute the sts onto four double-pointed needles and continue in the round. Work rows 24-39 and then rows 24-60. Note: When you have worked for 3 cm after the increases, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 3(3)2,5 cm 11(12)14 more times.
Note: After row 60, work stockinette st in the round.
When the sleeve measures 43(44)45 cm, work ribbing in the round for 4 cm. Loosely bind off in pattern.
Knit the other sleeve to match.
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.
Neckline edge: Using the shorter circular needle, pick up and knit a total of 94(94)94(96)96 sts from the RS of the neckline edge. Start from one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2 cm and bind off in pattern.
Sew the short underarm seams.
