Loveknit Cecilie dress

Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL (XXL)

The dress is worked from the bottom up first, after which the ruffle is worked from the top down. The dress has i-cord straps and can be worn over a T-shirt or long-sleeved top, or on its own in summer.

The gauge is 14 stitches = 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles.

The dress measures approximately 85 (90) 95 (100) cm in circumference at the upper edge and will fit a bust measurement of approximately 70–85 (85–95 cm) 95–110 cm (110–120 cm).

The dress has a loose fit as it has a slight A-line shape, but it does not require additional ease because it is intended to fit closely around the bust.

Yarn requirements (approximate)

5 (6) (6) 7 balls of Brushed Alpaca Fashion Light Luxury by Rico. Held single-stranded.

6 (7) (7) 8 balls of Bella Mohair by Permin. Held single-stranded.

Many other yarn qualities can also be used. Always make a gauge swatch first.

You will need 6 mm circular needles, both 60 cm and 80/100 cm long. For the i-cord straps, you will need two 6 mm double-pointed needles.

You will also need 2 stitch markers. You can also simply make 2 loops from cotton yarn in different colours. They are easy to handle.

You will also need 2 stitch holders, or pieces of scrap yarn for holding stitches.