When the Stars Come Out
DESCRIPTION
When the Stars Come Out is a cozy, circular-yoke sweater dress worked seamlessly from the top down. This garment is a marvelous companion on cold days or a great layering piece for a chilly office.
The dress is worked in two colors of DK-weight yarn. The neckline, hem, and sleeve cuffs are adorned with a colorwork star motif. Short rows placed at the bottom of the yoke help create a well-fitting, rounded neckline. Waist shaping is used to create a fitted, feminine silhouette while the gently A-lined, tunic-length hem gives freedom of movement for the garment.
The pattern comes with two variations for sleeve length: full length (with colorwork) or tee (without colorwork). When the Stars Come Out is available in 10 sizes from XS to 6X; schematic of finished measurements is provided.
The pattern is written with both metric and US terminology. Only charted instructions are given for the colorwork pattern.
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SIZES
- XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
- To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
- Finished full bust circumference approx. 82 (91, 102, 116, 126) [136, 148, 158, 173, 183] cm / 32¼ (35¾, 40¼, 45½, 49½) [53¼, 58¼, 62, 68¼, 72¼]"
Choose a size by adding desired ease to upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive garment is intended to be worn with approx. 4–5 cm / 1¾–2" of positive ease. The model wears size S with 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes 3X–6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for details!
MATERIALS
Yarn
Jalovilla Uuhi (100% Finnsheep wool, 230 m/100 g, 252 yd/3.53 oz), 2 colors
- Main color (MC): 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9, 10, 11] skeins in the colorway Sinilevä
- Contrasting color (CC): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins in the colorway Tuhka
Or DK-weight yarn, 2 colors
- Main color (MC): approx. 1000 (1100, 1260, 1410, 1520) [1690, 1820, 2020, 2170, 2340] m / 1100 (1210, 1370, 1540, 1660) [1840, 1990, 2210, 2370, 2560] yd
- Contrasting color (CC): approx. 190 (210, 230, 240, 260) [290, 300, 320, 340, 370] m / 210 (240, 250, 270, 290) [310, 330, 350, 370, 400] yd
Or for short-sleeve version
- Main color (MC): approx. 820 (900, 1030, 1170, 1270) [1400, 1520, 1670, 1800, 1970] m / 900 (980, 1130, 1270, 1390) [1530, 1660, 1820, 1970, 2150] yd
- Contrasting color (CC): approx. 180 (200, 220, 230, 250) [270, 290, 310, 330, 360] m / 200 (220, 240, 260, 280) [300, 320, 340, 360, 390] yd
Needles
- 4.0 mm / US #6 short and long circular needles for stockinette and stranded stockinette (or size needed to obtain gauge); adjust needle size for colorwork if necessary
- 3.0 mm / US #2½ short and long circular needles for ribbing
- If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles in the same sizes for the sleeves
Notions
- 7 stitch markers: 4 for raglan and waist shaping, 2 for sides, and 1 unique BOR marker
- Colorwork yarn guide (optional)
- Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
- Darning needle
GAUGE
- 18 sts × 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette and stranded stockinette on larger needles, blocked
- 20 sts × 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4" in ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
TECHNIQUES USED
The pattern uses the following techniques: working in the round, stranded colorwork, German short rows, and provisional cast-on. Instructions for the colorwork pattern are provided only in charted format.
