Chestnut Dress Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnits
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Chestnut Dress Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A long, relaxed knitted dress with a high neck. The listed length is for a wearer around 170 cm tall; changing the length also changes yarn consumption.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 3/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.
Size and fit
Designed for around 30 cm of positive ease. Compare your measurements with the finished measurements below. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Finished length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 115 | 130 |
| S | 120 | 130 |
| M | 125 | 130 |
| L | 130 | 130 |
| XL | 140 | 130 |
| 2XL | 150 | 130 |
| 3XL | 160 | 130 |
| 4XL | 170 | 130 |
| 5XL | 180 | 130 |
Length excludes the neck edge or collar.
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 20 stitches × 28 rows in stocking stitch, after washing and blocking = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 4 mm circular needles (40, 80 and 100 cm); 3 mm circular needles (40 cm); 3.5 mm and 4 mm double-pointed needles.
Yarn planning
Please contact Wild & Woolly for help choosing a stocked yarn combination that meets this pattern's gauge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chestnut Dress length include its turtleneck?
No. The listed length is measured down the middle of the back excluding the collar. Account for this when deciding where you want the dress hem to sit.
What creates the Chestnut Dress shoulder shape?
Short rows shape the shoulders before the front and back are joined for the body. The sleeves are worked from picked-up armhole stitches, and the turtleneck is added last.