BB Cutie Scalloped Dress

BB Cutie Scalloped Dress by Knitatude - Chantal

What is Being Made

The BB Cutie Scalloped Dress is a lightweight, versatile summer knit dress designed for warm-weather activities. This knitted garment features a scalloped detail and is constructed to be comfortable for casual occasions ranging from family barbecues to evening outings. The dress is available in four sizes: Small through Extra Large, with finished widths ranging from 16 inches to 22.5 inches when laid flat.

Techniques Used

This dress is constructed using knitting in the round, a fundamental technique that creates seamless fabric tubes ideal for garment construction. The pattern employs circular needles as the primary tool for working the main body of the dress, allowing for continuous circular knitting without seams. Additional specialized techniques include i-cord construction for the straps, which are worked on double-pointed needles to create decorative, rope-like shoulder straps. The scalloped detail characteristic of this design adds visual interest and is a hallmark feature of the dress.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure used throughout the BB Cutie Scalloped Dress is Stockinette stitch, worked in the round. This classic stitch creates a smooth, V-textured fabric that is both elegant and practical for summer wear. The Stockinette stitch in the round produces the characteristic flat, refined appearance ideal for a fitted dress silhouette.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The dress is designed for Lion Brand's Collection Cotton Bamboo yarn, a light worsted weight (category 3) yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size: the Small size requires approximately 672 yards (3 balls), the Medium and Large sizes each require approximately 915 yards (4 balls), and the Extra Large size requires approximately 950 yards (4 balls). This cotton-bamboo blend provides breathability and drape essential for summer garments.

Needles and Notions: Construction requires US 6/4 mm circular needles in a 20-inch length for working the main body in the round. Additionally, two US 6/4 mm double-pointed needles are needed for creating the i-cord straps. A stitch marker is used to denote the beginning of rounds, and a darning needle is necessary for finishing and weaving in yarn ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 19 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches when knit in Stockinette stitch on US 6/4 mm needles. The finished length to the top of the chest (not including straps) is consistent across all sizes at approximately 28 inches or 71 centimeters, making this a dress suitable for various body types while maintaining proportional fit.

Difficulty Level

While the product attributes suggest a beginner difficulty level, the pattern itself is labeled as Intermediate, indicating that knitters should have foundational skills in circular knitting, gauge work, and finishing techniques before attempting this project.