Free Knitting Pattern for Melodia an A-line Dress.
This free knitting pattern provides instructions for knitting an A-line dress using a unique yarn with a chainette construction. The dress is worked in separate pieces (front and back) from the bottom up, starting with a ribbed or tubular stitch border. The main body of the dress is worked in reverse stocking stitch, creating a textured fabric with the purl side facing outwards. The pattern includes shaping for the sides, armholes, and shoulders, as well as a rounded neckline on the front piece. Finishing involves seaming the shoulders and sides and adding narrow stocking stitch bands to the neckline and armholes, which are then sewn to the wrong side for a clean finish.
Reverse Stocking Stitch: The main body of the dress is worked in reverse stocking stitch. This means the purl side of the fabric will be the “right” side, creating a textured surface.
Skill Level: Intermediate. The pattern lists this as the skill level. It likely earns this rating due to the shaping required (sides, armholes, shoulders, neckline), working with reverse stocking stitch, and finishing techniques like sewing on bands.
Size: UK 10 / US 6 / EU 36 (This is a single-size pattern).
- Materials:
- Yarn:
- Brand: Lana Gatto
- Yarn Name: Melodia
- Fiber Content: 55% Polyamide, 45% Polyester
- Weight: Not explicitly stated, but based on the needle size and ball size (25g/130m), it’s likely a fingering or light sport weight yarn.
- Quantity: 12 balls
- Color: Shade no. 30875
- Needles: One pair of 2.75 mm knitting needles (straight needles are implied).
- Notions: Yarn needle with a rounded point (for seaming)
- Yarn:
