Orchids by Heather Dixon

Orchids

Knitting
April 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
To Fit Chest Circumference: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)”/81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5)cm
English
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Worked down from the shoulders, Orchids is completely
seamless and breath-takingly sexy for those who dare to bare!
Can also be worn over a lightweight top. Designed to be loose fitting and hip-skimming. Simple and enjoyable to knit, this
dress will leave them wanting more!

To Fit Chest Circumference: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)”/81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5)cm
Note: Sample is 2nd size, worn by Lillian, who has a 35” Bust.

Yarn
Peau De Soie Hand Dyed Silk Yarn (100% Silk), 100g/3.5oz,
185yds/169m
Main Colour (MC): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) Skeins of #01 Ivory
Contrast Colour 1 (CC1): 1 Skein of #11 Early Girl
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2): 1 Skein of #13 Saffron
Or yarn that knits to specified gauge.

Tools
1 US 6/4mm 24”/60cm or longer circular needle
Waste yarn for Provisional/Invisible Cast On
2 Stitch Markers
1 Stitch Holders
Cable Needle

Gauge
18 stitches x 26 rows = 4”/10cm worked in Stockinette Stitch
and US 6/4mm knitting needles
Or size needed to obtain gauge.