Product Description
DESCRIPTION:
If you were looking for a super modern, hella classy and just all over gorgeous dress that’s knit, you’ve found it. The Diamond Knit Dress is a timeless classic shape that shows off those curves and has a unique diamond design. This dress is knit with bulky yarn which means it whips up fast.
DIFFICULTY Intermediate You will need to know how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, decrease, slip stitches, work in the round, pick up stitches and bind off.
This pattern is a copyright of Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Diamond Knit Dresses created using this pattern may be sold in small quantities (less than 10 total) with written consent first given by Chantal Miyagishima of Knitatude. Credit must be given to Knitatude. Pattern and photos can not be used for resale purposes.
Diamond Knit Dress by Knitatude - Chantal
What is Being Made
The Diamond Knit Dress is a downloadable knitting pattern for a women's dress featuring a classic diamond stitch motif. This garment is designed as a pullover style dress with a fitted bodice and relaxed fit through the body, available in sizes ranging from Small through 3XL. The dress is constructed from the bottom up and finished with woven-in ends for a polished appearance.
Finished Dimensions
The dress is offered in multiple size options with varying measurements:
- Small: 16" width laid flat, 35" total length, 28" length to armpit, 13" sleeve length, 7" sleeve depth
- Medium: 18" width laid flat, 35" total length, 28" length to armpit, 14" sleeve length, 7-8" sleeve depth
- Large: 20-22.25" width laid flat, 34-34.5" total length, 26.5" length to armpit, 14-15" sleeve length, 7-7.25" sleeve depth
- Extra Large: 20-23.5" width laid flat, 35-40" total length, 26.5-30" length to armpit, 13.5-15" sleeve length, 8-10" sleeve depth
- 2XL and 3XL: 25-27" width laid flat, 36-40.5" total length, 27-30.5" length to armpit, 14.5-17" sleeve length, 5.75-10" sleeve depth
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs the diamond stitch as its primary decorative element, creating a textured, geometric pattern throughout the dress. The diamond motif is a classic knitting stitch pattern that adds visual interest and dimension to the fabric. The construction method involves knitting the dress in the round using circular needles, which creates a seamless garment with minimal finishing required. The pattern includes instructions for weaving in yarn ends to achieve a neat, professional finish.
Yarn and Materials
The Diamond Knit Dress is designed to be worked in chunky weight yarn, classified as category 5 yarn. The pattern specifies We Are Knitters Meripaca as the recommended yarn, though any bulky weight yarn of similar yardage will work. Yardage requirements vary by size:
- Size Small: 915-865 yards (approximately 822m)
- Size Medium: 920-980 yards (approximately 822m)
- Size Large: 1264-1178 yards (approximately 822m)
- Size Extra Large: 1152-900 yards (approximately 822m)
- Size 2XL: 1173-1397 yards
- Size 3XL: 1325-1404 yards (approximately 1450 yards)
The pattern calls for US 10/6mm circular needles measuring 24 inches (60cm) in length to accommodate knitting in the round. Needle size is available in sizes US 6 through US 10, depending on the size being knitted.
Difficulty Level
While listed as a beginner-friendly pattern in the product attributes, the pattern documentation indicates an intermediate difficulty level. This suggests that while the basic techniques are accessible to newer knitters, familiarity with working in the round, reading stitch patterns, and managing increases and decreases will enhance the knitting experience. The diamond stitch pattern requires attention to stitch placement and pattern repeats.
Pattern Format
This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Knitatude - Chantal, making it immediately accessible for digital download and printing. The pattern includes detailed sizing information with measurements for multiple fit options, allowing knitters to customize their finished garment dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Knitatude - Chantal |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Shown in We Are Knitters Meripaca Yardage: 900 - 1450 yds |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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