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Womans Dress Novita 7 Veljestä (7 Brothers) and 7 Veljestä Nostalgia (7 Brothers Nostalgy)
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The graphical diagonal stripe in this stylish dress is knitted using intarsia knitting. The dress is worked in Novita 7 Veljestä (7 Brothers) and 7 Veljestä Nostalgia (7 Brothers Nostalgy) yarns.
Novita Talvi 2015 -lehti (in Finnish)
2
Intermediate
Availability: In stock
N04152
Size
XS-S-M-L-XL-XXLYarn demand
Novita 7 Veljestä Nostalgia (multigrey-black) 350[400:400:450:450:500] g(multigrey-off-white) 150[200:200:250:250:300] g
Novita 7 Veljestä (black) 150[150:150:200:200:200] g
Needles and other supplies
1 pair Novita 4,5 mm needles40cm long circular needles Novita 4 mm for collar
Designer
Lea PetäjäStitch pattern
Rib:
Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Intarsia method: Each block of color has its own yarn ball (or a small amount of yarn is wound onto a bobbin). The yarns are twisted at each color change, with the new color coming over the old, to make a smooth join without leaving any holes.
Tension
18 sts and 25 rows to 10 cm measured stocking st
Back
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 80[88:96:102:110:120] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until back meas 7[8:8:9:9:10] cm. Start black diagonal stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: knit until you have 1 st left on your left hand needle, K1 using black yarn. Turn.
WS: P2 using black yarn, purl to end using multigrey-black yarn.
RS: knit until you have 3 sts left on your left hand needle, K3 using black yarn. Turn.
WS: P4 using black yarn, purl to end using multigrey-black yarn.
Cont adding to black stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in black yarn. Work until back meas 27[27:28:28:29:29] cm. Dec 1 st at each end. Repeat decreases at each end in 5 cm intervals 4 times = 70[78:86:92:100:110] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when back meas 30[31:31:32:32:33] cm start working multigrey-off-white stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: knit until you have 1 st left on your left hand needle, K1 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
WS: P2 using multigrey-off-white yarn, purl to end using black yarn.
RS: knit until you have 3 sts left on your left hand needle, K3 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
WS: P4 using multigrey-off-white yarn, purl to end using black yarn.
Cont adding to multigrey-off-white stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in multigrey-off-white yarn.
Work until back meas 72[73:74:75:76:77] cm.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3sts at beg of next 0[0:2:2:2:2] rows, 2sts at the beg of next 2[4:2:4:4:6] rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 2(2)2(2)3(3) times = 54[58:62:64:68:74] sts. Work until armhole meas 16[17:18:19:19:20] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Cast off 26[26:28:28:28:28] sts in the middle of back for neck and work to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Work 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at neck edge. Work until armhole meas 18[19:20:21:21:22] cm. Cast off rem 12[14:15:16:18:21] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and work to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Front
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 80[88:96:102:110:120] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until front meas 7[8:8:9:9:10] cm. Start black diagonal stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: K1 using black yarn, knit to end using multigrey-black yarn. Turn.
WS: using multigrey-black yarn purl until 2 sts are left on your left hand needle, P2 using black yarn. Turn.
RS: K3 using black yarn, knit to end using multigrey-black yarn. Turn.
WS: using multigrey-black yarn purl until 4 sts are left on your left hand needle, P4 using black yarn. Turn.
Cont adding to black stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in black yarn. Work until front meas 27[27:28:28:29:29] cm. Dec 1 st at each end. Repeat decreases at each end in 5 cm intervals 4 times = 70[78:86:92:100:110] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when front meas 30[31:31:32:32:33] cm start working multigrey-off-white stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: K1 using multigrey-off-white yarn, knit to end using black yarn. Turn.
WS: using black yarn purl until 2 sts are left on your left hand needle, P2 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
RS: K3 using multigrey-off-white yarn, knit to end using black yarn. Turn.
WS: using black yarn purl until 4 sts are left on your left hand needle, P4 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
Cont adding to multigrey-off-white stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in multigrey-off-white yarn.
Work until front meas 72[73:74:75:76:77] cm.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3sts at beg of next 0[0:2:2:2:2] rows, 2sts at the beg of next 2[4:2:4:4:6] rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 2(2)2(2)3(3) times = 54[58:62:64:68:74] sts. Work until armhole meas 6[7:8:9:9:10] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Front Neck
Cast off 16[16:18:18:18:18] sts in the middle of front for neck and work to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Cast off at neck edge every alt row 3 sts once, 2 sts once, 1 st twice. Work until armhole meas 18[19:20:21:21:22] cm. Cast off rem 12[14:15:16:18:21] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and work to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Sleeves
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 43[43:45:45:47:47] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until sleeve meas 9[10:11:8:10:10] cm. Inc 1 st at each end. Repeat increases in 6[4,5:4:4:3,5:3] cm intervals 5(7)8(9)10(12) times =55[59:63:65:69:73]sts.
Work until sleeve meas 45[46:47:48:48:49] cm.
Shape top
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 8(9)10(11)12(13) times. Cast off rem sts.
To Make Up
Flatten the pieces to the desired dimensions on an even surface, wrong side up. Wet with water spray, and allow to dry. Join both shoulder seams.
Collar
Using 40cm circular needle and multigrey-off-white yarn pick up and knit 98[98:98:102:102:102] sts evenly from neck edge. Work in rib in round for 5cm. Cast off sts in rib. Fold collar in half and sew into WS.
Join side seams and sleeve seams using back stitch or matress stitch if preferred. Set in sleeves.
Finished dimensions
Bust: 76[84:92:100:110:120] cm Length: 90[92:94:96:97:99] cm Inner length of the sleeve: 45[46:47:48:48:49] cmStitch patterns & gauge
Stitch patternRib: Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end. Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Intarsia method: Each block of color has its own yarn ball (or a small amount of yarn is wound onto a bobbin). The yarns are twisted at each color change, with the new color coming over the old, to make a smooth join without leaving any holes.
Tension
18 sts and 25 rows to 10 cm measured stocking st
Stitch pattern
Rib:
Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Intarsia method: Each block of color has its own yarn ball (or a small amount of yarn is wound onto a bobbin). The yarns are twisted at each color change, with the new color coming over the old, to make a smooth join without leaving any holes.
Tension
18 sts and 25 rows to 10 cm measured stocking st
Back
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 80[88:96:102:110:120] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until back meas 7[8:8:9:9:10] cm. Start black diagonal stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: knit until you have 1 st left on your left hand needle, K1 using black yarn. Turn.
WS: P2 using black yarn, purl to end using multigrey-black yarn.
RS: knit until you have 3 sts left on your left hand needle, K3 using black yarn. Turn.
WS: P4 using black yarn, purl to end using multigrey-black yarn.
Cont adding to black stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in black yarn. Work until back meas 27[27:28:28:29:29] cm. Dec 1 st at each end. Repeat decreases at each end in 5 cm intervals 4 times = 70[78:86:92:100:110] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when back meas 30[31:31:32:32:33] cm start working multigrey-off-white stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: knit until you have 1 st left on your left hand needle, K1 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
WS: P2 using multigrey-off-white yarn, purl to end using black yarn.
RS: knit until you have 3 sts left on your left hand needle, K3 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
WS: P4 using multigrey-off-white yarn, purl to end using black yarn.
Cont adding to multigrey-off-white stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in multigrey-off-white yarn.
Work until back meas 72[73:74:75:76:77] cm.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3sts at beg of next 0[0:2:2:2:2] rows, 2sts at the beg of next 2[4:2:4:4:6] rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 2(2)2(2)3(3) times = 54[58:62:64:68:74] sts. Work until armhole meas 16[17:18:19:19:20] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Cast off 26[26:28:28:28:28] sts in the middle of back for neck and work to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Work 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at neck edge. Work until armhole meas 18[19:20:21:21:22] cm. Cast off rem 12[14:15:16:18:21] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and work to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Front
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 80[88:96:102:110:120] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until front meas 7[8:8:9:9:10] cm. Start black diagonal stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: K1 using black yarn, knit to end using multigrey-black yarn. Turn.
WS: using multigrey-black yarn purl until 2 sts are left on your left hand needle, P2 using black yarn. Turn.
RS: K3 using black yarn, knit to end using multigrey-black yarn. Turn.
WS: using multigrey-black yarn purl until 4 sts are left on your left hand needle, P4 using black yarn. Turn.
Cont adding to black stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in black yarn. Work until front meas 27[27:28:28:29:29] cm. Dec 1 st at each end. Repeat decreases at each end in 5 cm intervals 4 times = 70[78:86:92:100:110] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when front meas 30[31:31:32:32:33] cm start working multigrey-off-white stripe using intarsia method as folls:
RS: K1 using multigrey-off-white yarn, knit to end using black yarn. Turn.
WS: using black yarn purl until 2 sts are left on your left hand needle, P2 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
RS: K3 using multigrey-off-white yarn, knit to end using black yarn. Turn.
WS: using black yarn purl until 4 sts are left on your left hand needle, P4 using multigrey-off-white yarn. Turn.
Cont adding to multigrey-off-white stripe 1 st on each row as established until all sts are worked in multigrey-off-white yarn.
Work until front meas 72[73:74:75:76:77] cm.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3sts at beg of next 0[0:2:2:2:2] rows, 2sts at the beg of next 2[4:2:4:4:6] rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 2(2)2(2)3(3) times = 54[58:62:64:68:74] sts. Work until armhole meas 6[7:8:9:9:10] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Front Neck
Cast off 16[16:18:18:18:18] sts in the middle of front for neck and work to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Cast off at neck edge every alt row 3 sts once, 2 sts once, 1 st twice. Work until armhole meas 18[19:20:21:21:22] cm. Cast off rem 12[14:15:16:18:21] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and work to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Sleeves
Using multigrey-black yarn cast on 43[43:45:45:47:47] sts. Work in rib 4 rows.
WS: purl.
Cont in stocking st until sleeve meas 9[10:11:8:10:10] cm. Inc 1 st at each end. Repeat increases in 6[4,5:4:4:3,5:3] cm intervals 5(7)8(9)10(12) times =55[59:63:65:69:73]sts.
Work until sleeve meas 45[46:47:48:48:49] cm.
Shape top
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 8(9)10(11)12(13) times. Cast off rem sts.
To Make Up
Flatten the pieces to the desired dimensions on an even surface, wrong side up. Wet with water spray, and allow to dry. Join both shoulder seams.
Collar
Using 40cm circular needle and multigrey-off-white yarn pick up and knit 98[98:98:102:102:102] sts evenly from neck edge. Work in rib in round for 5cm. Cast off sts in rib. Fold collar in half and sew into WS.
Join side seams and sleeve seams using back stitch or matress stitch if preferred. Set in sleeves.
This pattern is publish in the latest issue of Novita Magazine. You can buy your own copy here
Beginner
Have you just learned to knit, maybe still trying to figure out the very basics like knit and purl stitches? Or are you picking up knitting again for the first time since elementary school? Start here.
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Beginner-level patterns include only basic knitting techniques: knitting and purling. You’ll also need to cast on and cast off stitches. The projects can be worked flat or in the round. Easy, regular decreases are used. Most patterns are worked in stockinette or garter stitch. Other simple stitch patterns may occur, and they are always detailed in the written pattern. Stripes of different colours may be used, but no more advanced colourwork.
Patterns
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Adventurous beginner
Got the basics covered? You’d like to take a swing at your first pair of socks, perhaps some easy cables or colourwork? A treasure of patterns awaits you on this level.
Technique
Patterns on this level may include simple colourwork, cables or lace. Colourwork patterns repeats are relatively short, cables simple and symmetrical and lace patterns easy and relatively small, covering details rather than entire pieces. The colourwork, cable and lace stitches are not worked into decreases or increases. Colourwork yarn floats are short, max. 3-4 stitches. Picking up stitches may occur. On this level, you’ll also find easy patterns using domino knitting, log cabin knitting or tunisian crochet.
Patterns
Patterns may include simple charts. In case special techniques are employed, they are detailed our in the instructions, either as text or e.g. through videos. The patterns may also suggest ”shortcuts”, i.e. easier ways to accomplish a technique. Most of the basic socks with heel flaps or afterthought heels are on this level, as well as mittens with no-gusset thumbs. There’s also plenty of sweaters, usually yoke sweaters or raglan sleeve sweaters.
Intermediate
So knitting is a regular hobby for you? Abbreviations, charts and instructions are no more than a walk in the park? Perhaps you’re looking for something to challenge yourself with, even at the odds of frogging?
Technique
In addition to basic techniques, some special techniques may be employed on this level, e.g. short rows. The same pattern may include both lace and cables. Magic loop knitting or entrelac, two-coloured brioche stitch, also here. In general, patterns require a more advanced ability to "read" your knitting. Lace patterns are also more advanced than on the previous level, but the lace stitches are still worked on right side only. Intarsia may be included, but in relatively simple and symmetrical patterns.
Patterns
Patterns on this level can feature concurrent shaping, e.g. neckline shaping at the same time as sleeve decreases or sleeve decreases into cable pattern. Sweater sleeves may require more advanced shaping. Most of our sweaters are at this level. Other patterns include e.g. magic loop patterns and toe-up socks.
Advanced
Turn off that telly and lash the doors, maximum concetration required! Although this skill level doesn’t bring much more in terms of technique, there’s simply more going on at the same time. Skill, concentration and perception are requisite.
Technique
On this level, you’ll find more advanced intarsia patterns, including intarsia in the round. Brioche patterns with decreases and/or cables are also here. Beginning of rounds may shift and multiple markers are needed. Lace or cable stitches may be worked also from wrong side. We’ve also included patterns featuring steeks here. Steeking isn’t hard as such, but requires the nerves and confidence of an experienced knitter.
Patterns
Patterns may include complex steps and require simultaneous reading of both charts and written instructions. Gauge may vary over different steps of the project. The patterns often feature much details and a combination of techniques. The size of the project is not what determines whether it’s advanced or not; focus is on technique, overall complexity and the risk of errors during the project.
Gauge and Swatching
Every pattern is based on a certain gauge, expressed as stitches or rows per 10 cm. It is important that you make a swatch to check your gauge before you start the actual project. If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern’s gauge, your finished garment won’t be the correct size either.
Swatching Start by knitting a swatch. Use the yarn, the needles and the stitch pattern you intend to use in the project. Make the swatch a little wider than 10 cm, so that you’ll be able to measure the stitches properly. Block the swatch by pinning it to a surface, then steam it gently. Count the stitches; put a pin in a stitch, then measure 10 cm from that stitch and put another pin there. Count the stitches from pin to pin – that’s your gauge! If needed, measure both horizontal and vertical gauge (rows). If you’re measuring rib or brioche stitches, stretch out the swatch slightly before measuring.
Adjusting gauge
If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern gauge, you can adjust it by switching needle size. If your swatch has too few stitches per 10 cm (i.e. your knitting is too loose), switch to smaller needles. Conversely, if your swatch has too many stitches per 10 cm, your knitting is too tight and you’ll need a larger pair of needles. Always knit another swatch in order to determine proper gauge and sizing. Also note that the pattern yardage only applies to the pattern yarn, the yardage may differ if you choose another yarn.
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