Weekday Dress + Pullover - Knitting Pattern (PDF)

Yarn Selection

Use a lightweight woolen spun or unspun yarn in Aran weight that obtains gauge to create a lightweight fabric. 

With unspun yarn, it’s a good idea to buy 1 extra plate in case of ripping, swatching, and to accommodate any differences in milling, as the yarn can be more variable in density. 

Blog: Tips for working with unspun or woolen spun yarn.

Yardage

DRESS SAMPLE 

Shown with dress length and short sleeves, using Honer Och Eir’s Nutiden (unspun yarn; 100% wool in 100g plates), in the colorway Rodnad. 

460 (500, 550, 590) [630, 680, 710] (750, 780, 820) grams unspun yarn held double throughout 

OR chunky weight yarn held single in the following amounts: 

1070 (1170, 1290, 1370) (1460, 1560, 1640) (1730, 1820, 1900) yds / 975 (1050, 1175, 1250) (1325, 1425, 1500) (1575, 1650, 1725) m 

PULLOVER SAMPLE 

Shown with pullover length and long sleeves, using De Rerum Natura’s Cyrano (chunky weight; 100% merino; 164 / 150 m / 100 g) in the colorway Erable. 

390 (420, 460, 490) [530, 570, 610] (640, 670, 720) grams in unspun yarn held double throughout 

OR chunky weight yarn held single in the following amounts: 

910 (970, 1050, 1140) (1220, 1320, 1410) (1500, 1570, 1670) yds / 825 (900, 975, 1025) (1125, 1200, 1275) (1350, 1425, 1525) meters 

MODIFICATIONS & YARN SUBSTITUTION 

To add or remove long sleeves, add or remove 100 (110, 110, 110) (120, 130, 140) (140, 140, 150) grams unspun yarn, OR 230 (240, 240, 250) (270, 280, 300) (310, 310, 330) yds / 200 (225, 225, 225) (250, 250, 275) (275, 275, 300) meters chunky weight yarn. 

For bust darts, for every 1” / 2.5 cm added, add an additional 20 (20, 20, 20) (20, 20, 25) (25, 25, 25) grams unspun yarn OR 10 (10, 15, 15) (15, 15, 15) (20, 20, 20) yards or meters of chunky weight yarn. 

To lengthen or shorten body, add or remove 15 (15, 15, 20) (20, 20, 25) (25, 25, 25) grams of unspun yarn OR 35 (35, 35, 45) (45, 45, 60) (60, 60, 60) yards/meters for every inch modified.

Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) with 38 (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62) (66, 70, 74)” / 95 (105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155) (165, 175, 185) cm finished circumference at chest. 

To fit upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm. 

To fit full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm with 8-11” / 20.5-28 cm intended ease in the full bust. 

Select a size based on the intended wearer’s actual upper chest measurement. The front of the finished garment is 0 (0, 1, 1) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4)” / 0 (0, 2.5, 2.5) (5, 5, 7.5) (7.5, 7.5, 10) cm wider than the back to accommodate bust tissue. Optional bust darts and butt shaping is available for those who need it within the pattern. 

Aimee is wearing Size B with no dart shaping and has measurements: 32” / 81 upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust, with 10.75” / 27.5 cm upper arm 

Choosing A Cup Size 

Measure the intended wearer’s body from the top of the shoulder to the underbust line in the back and the front. This may require help from a second person. Be sure that the back and the front underbust points are parallel to the ground. It may be helpful to tie a piece of yarn or string around the underbust point to mark front and back. 

Subtract the back length from the front length, then subtract 2” / 5 cm from this number (because the pattern accommodates a 2” difference already). The remaining difference is how much you need to add. Each subsequent cup size adds 1” / 2.5 cm. If you come up with a number less than 1" / 2.5 cm, then you do not need bust darts.

It’s better to have slightly too few short rows than slightly too many. If you are in between or unsure, choose one cup size smaller. 

Cup Size 1: Adds 1” / 2.5 cm 

Cup Size 2: Adds 2” / 5 cm 

Cup Size 3: Adds 3” / 7.5 cm 

Cup Size 4: Adds 4” / 10 cm 

Cup Size 5: Adds 5” / 12.5 cm

Gauge

16 sts x 24 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm, stockinette st knit in the rnd using Needle A 

Needles

A (Main Fabric): US 9 / 5.5 mm in the following lengths: DPN’s, 16” / 40 cm, 24” / 60 cm, 36-60” / 90-150 cm 

B (Ribbing): US 6 / 4 mm in the following lengths: DPNs, 16” / 40 cm, 36-60” / 90-150 cm