Berroco yarns for this pattern have been discontinued. Directions are still available.

The perfect “little black dress” with flattering square neckline, interior dart and sideseam shaping and hem detail. (Berroco)

From Berroco Booklet #181
Schematic

Skill Level: Experienced

Instructions are written both for dress, as pictured, and for a shaped top.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 33 (34, 35-1/2, 36-1/2, 38)”
Hip 37 (38, 39, 40, 41-1/2)”
Waist 26-1/2 (27-1/2, 28-1/2, 30, 31)”
Length (Dress) 34-1/2 (34-1/2, 35, 35, 35-1/4)”
Length (Top) 24-1/2 (24-1/2, 25, 25, 25-1/4)”

MATERIALS

BERROCO SMART COTTON (50 grs),
13(13-14-15-16) balls #1312 Black for dress,
9(9-10-11-12) balls for Top.

Straight knitting needles sizes 5 and 6
One 24” length circular knitting needle, size 6 and one 32” length circular knitting needle, size 6
Size 4.00 mm (E) crochet hook
Safety pins (or st holders)
Different color st markers
Tapestry needle