Product Description
Written for a mid-gauge knitting machine (I used my LK150). For the hand knitting version of this design see "Peek a Bow".
Give them a peek of just how cute you are in this adorable bow back dress! Featuring delectable puff sleeves and darling keyholes and bows to adorn your back side, you are sure to turn heads in this eye catching ensemble. Putting a bow on it just makes everything better, and with this dress you will have the chance to!
This pattern is designed for the beginner machine knitter, and is filled with up close photos and explanations of all techniques used. I’ve also got a video series walking you through the neckline and shoulder shaping, neckband, and sleeves so you can make it alongside me! A video is also included for exactly how I make the keyhole back and attach the bows.
"Put a Bow on It" Dress by Lauren Riker
What Is Being Made
The "Put a Bow on It" Dress is a machine-knitted dress pattern designed by Lauren Riker. This intermediate-level knitting project features decorative bows as a signature design element. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for knitters with some experience using machine knitting equipment.
Craft and Equipment
This dress is created using machine knitting rather than hand knitting. The designer used an LK-150 mid-gauge knitting machine to construct the garment. Machine knitting allows for consistent fabric production and faster completion compared to hand knitting, making it an efficient method for creating structured garments like dresses.
Stitches and Techniques
The primary stitch used throughout this dress is Stockinette Stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface with a neat appearance ideal for fitted garments. The pattern provides detailed tension and gauge information to ensure proper fabric drape and fit across multiple sizes.
Gauge and Tension Settings
The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 27 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch (equivalent to 4.75 stitches and 6.75 rows per inch). For Worsted Weight Yarn, the designer recommends using an LK-150 machine at T5.5 (main tension) to achieve this gauge. For Sport Weight Yarn, use T5 tension. The pattern includes adjustments marked as MT with plus or minus notations for different dial numbers, allowing flexibility for various machine types.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
This dress requires Worsted Weight Yarn in quantities ranging from 1020 to 1470 yards depending on size (935 to 1345 meters). The yardage increases across ten different size options, accommodating a range of finished garment dimensions.
The sample dresses shown in the pattern were created using Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the colorway Fairy Tale for the main dress body. The decorative bows were knitted in Knit Picks Brava Sport in Dove Heather for one version and Cobblestone Heather for another. The designer notes that Brava Sport yarn behaves more like a light worsted weight, producing slightly thinner fabric than standard worsted yarn if a more delicate appearance is preferred.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have completed basic machine knitting projects and are comfortable with gauge adjustments, tension settings, and following detailed pattern instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 22 |
| Designer: | Lauren Riker |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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