Ethereal Dress

The Ethereal Dress is a short-sleeved, asymmetrical, mini dress. The top of the dress has a fitted shape with a slight negative ease, meaning it sits close to the body and follows your curves without feeling tight. The sizes in this pattern are given as: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6). They are based on a bust circumference of approximately 76-85 (86-95) 96-105 (106-115) 116-125 (126-135) cm. The dress is divided into a top and a skirt. The top is knitted in Handdyed by Charlotte Spagner’s Organic Merino 225, whose natural elasticity provides a comfortable and close fit. The skirt is worked in Handdyed by Charlotte Spagner’s Fluffy Alpaca Mix, chosen for its lightness and softness, which give the dress an airy and elegant look. The yarn is soft, warm, and breathable, making the dress versatile – it can be worn on its own on warmer days or styled with trousers and a blouse underneath when it’s cooler. Gauge for the top: 17 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in the knit stitch on 5 mm needles. Gauge for skirt: 17 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in the knit stitch on 6 mm needles. Techniques: •Raglan •Stockinette stitch •Knit + Purl •German short rows •Cast on •Bind off Materials: •5 mm circular needles for the upper body (40 cm + 80/100 cm) •6 mm circular needles for the skirt •Stitch markers •Waste yarn to hold stitches •Two different types of yarn Yarn requirements for both the top and the skirt. If you are tall and have larger hips, I recommend buying an extra skein of yarn for the skirt. Top: 400 (450) 500 (550) 625 (675) meters of yarn Skirt: 350 (400) 450 (500) 650 (800) meters of yarn