Waterfalls

Waterfalls is a casual, midi-length dress knitted from the top down. It was inspired by TLC’s signature song from the 90s. The “straps” are intentionally loose and form a v-neck at the front and back as they drape. These relaxed shoulder straps stay in place with an i-cord string attached to the back of the neck. First, a ribbed seam is worked for one shoulder, from which stitches are picked up for the front and back pieces. After working another shoulder strap flat, the work is joined and worked in the round to the end. Waterfalls can also easily be transformed into a summer top: just continue in the ribbing to the desired hem length, or switch to stockinette stitch according to the dress pattern and finish the top with ribbing or an i-cord edge. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease** 10–20 cm / 4–8" of positive ease. Sample shown with 14 cm / 5.5" of positive ease. **Finished measurements** Bust circumference: 84 (88, 96, 112, 124) (128, 140, 152, 164) cm / 33 (35, 38, 44, 49) (50, 55, 60, 65)". Waist circumference: 68 (72, 80, 96, 104) (112, 120, 136, 148) cm / 26.75 (28.25, 31.5, 38, 41) (44, 47, 53.5, 58)". Length from shoulder to hem: 100 cm / 40" (all sizes— this can be adjusted). Please note that the dress will stretch approx. 10–15 cm / 4–6" with wear. Sleeve circumference: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) (42, 44, 46, 48) cm / 12.5 (13.25, 14, 15, 15.75) (16.5, 17.25, 18, 19)". **Yarn** Approx. 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100) (1200, 1300, 1500, 1600) m / 760 (880, 990, 1100, 1200) (1300, 1450, 1650, 1800) yds of DK-weight yarn. Sample knitted with: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (10, 11, 13, 14) skeins of Rosarios 4 Principe Real (50 g / 120 m / 130 yds, 50% linen, 36% cotton, 14% silk), photographed in colourway 01. **Needles** 4 mm / US 6 dpns and 40 cm / 16" or 60 cm / 24" circular needles. **Other materials** Stitch markers, tapestry needle. **Gauge** 20 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4" in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US 6 needles (after blocking).