Darling Dress

With its flattering open back, deep square neck, lace straps and relaxed shape, Darling Dress is a perfectly refined compromise between comfort and elegance. It is a dress to feel both charming and casual. Darling Dress is part of [Sydney Summer Knits](/patterns/sources/sydney-summer-knits) ebook. See the ebook preview: [Booklet][2] **NOTES** Darling Dress is worked in one piece, top-down. It starts with two straps, then the front neckline and arm lines are shaped. After that, the back is started and the body is worked in one piece to the hem. At the end, the stitches are picked up from the edges and finished using Picot Bind Off method. Instructions for the straps are represented with a chart. The pattern includes instructions on how to modify the length of the dress and adjust the width of the body. In such case, you will need accordingly more or less yardage. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Dress circumference in chest: 74 (82, 92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152) cm **29.25 (32.25, 36.25, 40.25, 44, 48, 52, 56, 59.75)”** The dress must be worn with negative ease or no ease. Suggested negative ease: 0-8 cm / **0-3.25”**. The pictures show size 2, with 4 cm / **1.5”** negative ease. **YARN** De Rerum Natura Antigone (100g-260m/**284yds**; shade Tourterelle) or other sport weight yarn: 676 (780, 910, 1040, 1196, 1352, 1508, 1664, 1820) meters **739 (853, 995, 1137, 1308, 1479, 1649, 1820, 1990) yards**. Yardage for mid-thigh length. **NEEDLES** One set of 3 mm / **US 2.5** circular needles. One set of 2.5 mm / **US 2** circular needles. **GAUGE** 23 sts x 33 rows – 10 cm / **4”** on 3 mm / **US 2.5** needles, in Stockinette st, after blocking. One full repeat of Strap chart on 3 mm / **US 2.5** needles, after blocking: 19 sts x 30 rows – 6 cm x 12 cm / **2.5” x 4.75”**. **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle. **EBOOK FEATURES:** 100 pages, 4 romantic knitting patterns, wide size range, short articles yarn reviews, lists of yarn substitutions, knitting tips, beautiful pictures. The ebook is available in Polish and English in two different views - screen friendly "magazine view" and "single page view" to enjoy the ebook at its best on your phone. You get access to all files after purchase. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/sydney-summer-knits-kal [2]: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a4c7e2234f.html