The name Tytär means Daughter in Finnish. I designed this dress for my young daughter, making it a particularly personal design, created with love and a touch of Nordic fairytale magic.

The pattern was originally published in the 2025 winter issue of Novita Magazine. Now, I’m presenting a more detailed version for a wider audience.

Romantic, timeless, and a little bit fairytale-like, Tytär is a knitted dress designed to make everyday moments feel special. And why not knit one for Christmas as a gift for someone special — or as a special gift for yourself?

Worked in a rich lingonberry red with delicate off-white stranded colorwork, this dress combines traditional Nordic knitting influences with a distinctly feminine silhouette. The charming bird motifs on the sleeves and around the neckline add a touch of folklore, while the softly gathered waist creates a beautiful, flowing shape.

Perfect for the festive season, winter celebrations, or simply for anyone who loves a dress with character, Tytär is a statement piece that feels both nostalgic and wonderfully individual.

Sizes: S (M) L (XL) XXL (Bust measurement 94 (100) 110 (121) 129 cm (37 (39¼) 43¼ (47¾) 50¾ in)

Yarn: Novita Nalle (DK weight)
MC (main color) 532, Lingonberry: 700 (700) 700 (800) 800 g / approx. 1,820 (1,820) 1,820 (2,080) 2,080 m (1,990 (1,990) 1,990 (2,275) 2,275 yd).
CC (contrast color) 010, Off-white: 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 g / approx. 260 m (284 yd) per size.

Needles:
US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needles, 24 in (60 cm), and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 24 and 32 in (60 and 80 cm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
For the sleeves, you will also need US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles, unless using the Magic Loop method.

The colorwork is charted.

Language: English
Format: downloadable PDF