Knitting Pattern: Bodycon Dress
Description:
Create your very own bodycon dress with this figure-hugging knitting pattern. Perfect for a night out or a special occasion, this dress will showcase your skills and style. The stretchy fabric will accentuate your curves and make you feel confident and chic.
Materials:
- Yarn: Light Worsted Weight Yarn (UK: Double Knitting, Metric: 8 ply)
- Needles: US 6 (UK 8, Metric 4mm) circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes:
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
Instructions:
- Cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches using long-tail cast on method.
- Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker at beginning of round.
- Knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 30 inches from cast on edge.
- Divide for armholes: Knit 25 (27, 30, 32) stitches, place marker, bind off 10 (12, 14, 16) stitches, knit to end of round.
- Continue working front and back separately. Back: Knit in stockinette stitch for 12 (13, 14, 15) more inches. Bind off all stitches. Front: Rejoin yarn, knit in stockinette stitch for 12 (13, 14, 15) more inches. Bind off all stitches.
- Join shoulder seams using mattress stitch. Sew side seams from bottom edge to armhole markers using mattress stitch.
- Weave in all ends and block your dress to measurements.
Enjoy wearing your handmade bodycon dress!