Francis by Amy Miller

Francis

Knitting
January 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1085 - 1780 yards (992 - 1628 m)
31 (33¾, 35½, 38¼, 40, 42¾,) (44½, 47¼, 48¾, 51¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33¾", modeled with 1-2″ ease.
English
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A simple and stylish sweater dress in luxurious Malabrigo Worsted. Twisted stitches add just the right amount of flair to what will surely be a wardrobe staple.

Finished Sizes
31 (33¾, 35½, 38¼, 40, 42¾,) (44½, 47¼, 48¾, 51¾)“ bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33¾”, modeled with 1-2″ ease.

Yarn
Malabrigo Worsted (100% merino; 210 yd /100 g 3½ oz): Chapel Stone 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7,) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Appx 1085 (1160, 1240, 1315, 1395, 1470,) (1550, 1625, 1700, 1780) yds—exact yardage will vary!

Needles
Size 8 (5.0 mm) 29” circular (cir) and set of double pointed (dpns). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); stitch holders/waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch and Twisted Rib
To save time and ensure proper fit, please take time to check gauge.

Notes
This dress is worked from the top down as follows: The back is cast on, shaped with short rows and worked down through the armholes. Then the front shoulders are picked up from the back and worked separately until neck shaping is complete. The fronts are then joined and worked through the armholes. Front and back are then joined and worked in the round. Sleeves are picked up, shaped with short rows and worked in the round until the thumb holes where they are briefly worked flat and then again in the round. Finally, the neck ribbing is picked up and worked.

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