Snap-Tape Convertible Dress Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This garment is a wardrobe in itself – begin with a dress, then start unsnapping for a pullover, a bolero, a mini-skirt? Teva’s created great contrast between the stark industrial snap tape and the softly nubby knit.

Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL) to fit Bust: 38 (40.5, 43.5, 46, 48.5)”/96.5 (103, 110, 117, 123)cm. Length (Dress): 28 (29, 30, 31, 32)”/71 (73.5, 76, 79, 81.5)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Fern (70% wool, 30% nylon; 81 yd [73m]/50g): #06 china blue, 9 (10, 13, 15, 17) balls.
Yarn weight: #5 – Bulky
Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st using #13 needles.
Needles: Two size 13 (9mm) circular needles, 16 & 29″ (40 & 75cm) long. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) yds/m of 1″/25mm wide snap tape (from Daytona Trimming Co.), matching sewing thread and needle, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham, Volume 1 for Tahki Stacy Charles, Fall 2007