YARN

Dress Version (approx.80 cm from the waist down).

Approx. 9 skeins of JARDIM by Rosários 4, (45% cotton and 55% superwash merino wool with 230 m (250 yds) in 50 g skein, shown in colourway 49);

Approx. 4 skeins of AURORA by Rosários 4, (30% silk and 70% kid mohair with 210 m (230 yds) in 25 g skein, shown in colourway 24).

Sweater Version (approx. 15cm from the waist down)

Approx. 5 skeins of JARDIM by Rosários 4, (45% cotton and 55% superwash merino wool with 230 m (250 yds) in 50 g skein, shown in colourway 49);

Approx. 2 skeins of AURORA by Rosários 4, (30% silk and 70% kid mohair with 210 m (230 yds) in 25 g skein, shown in colourway 24).

GAUGE

In pattern (k1tbl, p2):
23 sts x 27 rows before blocking
20 sts x 26 rows after blocking
in 10 x 10 cm (4 in) with 2 strands of Jardim by Rosários 4 on 5mm needles.

In stockinette stitch:
21 sts x 27 rows before blocking
29 sts x 25 rows after blocking
in 10 x 10 cm (4in) with 1 strand of Jardim and one strand of Aurora on 5 mm.

needles and other

A pair of 5 mm (US 7) with 60–120 cm (24–47 in) cables; scrap yarns, supplementary cables, 7 stitch markers and 1 unique m for the BOR; a tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

SIZES

XS (free)

XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL (Ravelry)

size guide

XS to fit 80-85 cm bust circumference. The piece is designed to have a negative ease of 2 cm on the upper body and positive ease of 20 cm from the waistline down thus making this effect of a tight collar and bust and loose skirt.

Design: Patrícia Lima