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

An empire shirtwaist dress is “pretty in pink”. The skirt is lace and the bodice ribbed in Smart Cotton with dyed to match buttons. (Berroco)

Coordinating Purse

From Berroco Booklet #184
Schematic

Skill Level: Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (buttoned) – 21(23-25-27-29-30-32)”.
Length – 17 3/4(20 - 22 1/2 - 24 - 25 1/4 - 26 1/2 - 28)”.

MATERIALS

BERROCO SMART COTTON (50 grs),
8(10-12-13-15-16-18) balls #1324 Ballet Pink for Dress

Straight knitting needles, size 7 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
2(2-2-2-3-3-3) BERROCO buttons, #A324 Ballet Pink for Dress

For Dress Only:
16” length circular knitting needle, size 7.
1 St holder.
1 1/4” snap.

GAUGE
21 sts = 4”; 15 rows = 2” in St st.
6 sts = 1”; 7 rows = 1” in rib pat.
36 sts = 6 1/2”; 7 rows = 1” in lace pat.

LACE PATTERN (multiple of 11 sts plus 3) 12 rows
RIB PATTERN (multiple of 6 sts plus 3) 2 rows