Cloudspun Dress

Cloudspun dress is a close fitting dress that keeps yowarm in the cooler months. It comes with optional pockets. The pockets are made at the same time as the dress and require very little finishing. It does not use any short rows. This pattern includes plenty of photo and video tutorials. Cloudspun Dress is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches. **Sizes** #sizeinclusive Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. This garment is intended to be worn with about 2-7.5 cm / 0.75 - 3 inches positive ease. For between sizes, choose the smaller size. Shown in size 1, modeled with 4 cm / 1.625 inches of positive ease. **Finished Measurements** Finished bust circumference: 83 (91, 98.5, 109, 118.5) {132.5, 144,5, 154, 160, 172.5} cm / 32.75 (35.75, 38.75, 43, 46.75) {52, 57, 60.5, 63, 67.75} inches **Gauge** 6.5 sts and 13 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch worked flat and in the round on larger needle, blocked. *Row gauge is not critical in this pattern since it is knitted to length, but it affects the yardage.* **Materials** **Needles** 8 mm / US 11 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 6.5 mm / US 10.5 circular needle of length 60 cm / 24 inches, for casting on neckline. 12 mm / US 17 needle, any type, for binding off. **Yarn** Super bulky weight Shown here: Urth Yarns Lanalpaca (50% Superbaby Alpaca, 50% Merino Wool; 70 m/ 77 yds, 100 g/3.53 oz ball; color Granite): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 9, 9, 10} skeins Yardage requirement: 320 (340, 370, 405, 445) {475, 525, 565, 610, 640} m / 350 (375, 405, 440, 485) {520, 575, 620, 665, 700} yds, including 10% allowance *Note: The pocketless version requires 30 m / 35 yds less for all sizes.* **Notions** 8-13 stitch markers, depending on your size; 2 stitch markers in a different color; locking markers; waste yarn; yarn needle **Required Skills** Decreases, increases