The top part of the dress is worked sideways in both directions from the imaginary central line of the back and front piece; the sides are knitted together; stitches are picked up at the bottom edge of the top and the skirt is worked in the round top down. Lithuanian 4-ply linen held double. Gauge: pattern repeat 16 sts x 8 rows = 8.5 cm x 3.5 cm. You will need approximately 30 g of the second colour.