The Bowline Dress is a lightweight, elegant knitted dress featuring playful bow straps and a chic side slit – perfect for warm days, special occasions, or as a stylish everyday piece. With its relaxed fit, decorative bows, and slim 1x1 rib edging, it can be styled in countless ways – pair with sandals in summer or layer with a cardigan and boots in cooler seasons.

The dress is knit seamlessly from the top down. You start with the bow straps, work elegant triangles for the neckline, and then join them for the body, which is worked in stockinette stitch in the round. For the slit, the work is divided and finished flat. Thanks to the top-down construction, you can easily adjust the length to your preference.

/ Language: GERMAN, ENGLISH

/ Skill Level: Intermediate

/ Materials:
XS: 400 g, S–M: 450 g, L–XL: 500 g, 2XL: 550 g ‘LINE’ by Sandnes Garn (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen) or similar yarn with approx. 110 m / 50 g
Note: Plan one extra ball for a longer dress length.

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/ Needles:
3.5 mm circular needle
4.0 mm circular needle (approx. 60 cm)

/ Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

This pattern is for personal use only. It may not be modified, shared, or resold. Items made from this pattern may not be sold.