Free Knitting Pattern: Wool-Ease - Microspun Speed Stix Mini Dress

Free Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand Wool-Ease - Microspun
Speed Stix Mini Dress
Pattern Number: 60555

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Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand Wool-Ease - Microspun
Speed Stix Mini Dress
Pattern Number: 60555
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X
Finished Chest 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) in. [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm]
Finished Length 30 (32, 32, 35, 35) in. [77 (83, 83, 89.5, 89.5) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number
is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before
beginning.
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
620-129 Lion Brand Wool Ease: Cocoa
4 (4, 4, 6, 6) Balls (A)
620-403 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Mushroom
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls (B)
620-126 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Chocolate Brown
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls (C)
620-153 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Black
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls (D)
910-126 Lion Brand Microspun: Coffee
4 (4, 4, 6, 6) Balls (E)
910-124 Lion Brand Microspun: Mocha
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls (F)
910-150 Lion Brand Microspun: Sterling
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls (G)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 50 [25 mm] ('Speed Stix')
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
Seed Stitch
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 2: K the purl sts and p the knit sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
NOTES:

4 sts + 5 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Due to the nature of the
fabric when working with Speed Stix, gauve may vary throughout the knitting.

BACK
With 2 strands A, 1 strand B, 1 strand C, 1 strand D, 2
strands E, 1 strand F and 1 strand G (9 strands total) held
together, cast on 25 (27, 29, 31, 33) sts. Work in Seed st
for 5 rows. Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and,
beginning with a k row, work 2 rows.
Next Row (Dec Row): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1 23 (25, 27, 29, 31) sts.

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Work 5 rows even, then rep Dec Row 21 (23, 25, 27,
29) sts.
Rep last 6 rows 2 more times 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) sts.
Work even until piece measures 22 in. [56 cm] from beg
or desired length to armhole, end with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 15 (17,
19, 21, 23) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows until 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts rem. Bind off.
FRONT
Work same as Back.

SLEEVE (make 2)
With 2 strands A, 1 strand B, 1 strand C, 1 strand D, 2
strands E, 1 strand F and 1 strand G (9 strands total) held
together, cast on 17 (19, 19, 21, 21) sts. Work in Seed st
for 2 rows.
Shape Raglan
Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 15 (17,
17, 19, 19) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows until 5 (7, 7, 9, 9) sts rem. Bind off.

FINISHING
With 2 strands A held tog, sew Sleeves to Front and Back, being careful to match Neck edge. Sew side and
Sleeve seams.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning)

dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)

k = knit

k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purl

rem = remain(s)(ing)

rep = repeat(s)(ing)

RS = right side

St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

WS = wrong side
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Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for
variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.
*Wool-Ease (Article #620) is a 4-ply worsted-weight yarn. It has the feel, warmth and softness of
wool with the easy care of acrylic. Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g (197 yd/180m) balls 80%
acrylic, 20% wool Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g (197 yd/180m) balls 86%
acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g (162 yd/146m) balls 78% acrylic,
19% wool, 3% polyester Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g (162 yd/146m) balls 70% acrylic, 20% wool, 10%
polyamide Prints: 2.5 oz/70g (162 yd/146m) balls 80% acrylic, 20% wool

*Microspun (Article #910) is a super-soft sport-weight micro-fiber acrylic yarn. It comes in 2.5
oz./70g (168yd/154m) balls

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