Pink and Green Women's Dress Pattern
This pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful pink and green dress for women. The dress is designed to be stylish, comfortable, and suitable for various occasions. With the provided measurements and instructions, you can easily customize the dress to fit your size perfectly.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (UK: Aran, AU: 10 ply)
- Main Color (Pink): 800 yards (732 meters)
- Contrasting Color (Green): 600 yards (549 meters)
- Knitting Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm)
- Crochet Hook: US I/9 (UK 5, Metric 5.5mm)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Size
This pattern is available in the following sizes:
- Small (Bust: 32-34 inches, Waist: 24-26 inches, Hips: 34-36 inches)
- Medium (Bust: 36-38 inches, Waist: 28-30 inches, Hips: 38-40 inches)
- Large (Bust: 40-42 inches, Waist: 32-34 inches, Hips: 42-44 inches)
- X-Large (Bust: 44-46 inches, Waist: 36-38 inches, Hips: 46-48 inches)
Instructions
1. Front Panel:
- With the main color (pink) yarn, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) for 8 inches (20 cm).
- Switch to the contrasting color (green) yarn.
- Continue in stockinette stitch for an additional 4 inches (10 cm).
- Bind off all stitches.
2. Back Panel:
- Repeat steps 1-5 of the Front Panel.
3. Sleeves (make 2):
- With the main color (pink) yarn, cast on 40 (45, 50, 55) stitches.
- Work in stockinette stitch for 4 inches (10 cm).
- Switch to the contrasting color (green) yarn.
- Continue in stockinette stitch for an additional 4 inches (10 cm).
- Bind off all stitches.
4. Finishing:
- Seam the front and back panels at the shoulders using the tapestry needle and the contrasting color yarn.
- Attach the sleeves to the dress by sewing them in place, leaving an opening for the arms.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Congratulations! You have completed your pink and green women's dress. Feel free to customize the length, add embellishments, or modify the colors to suit your personal style. Enjoy wearing your unique creation!