Heather Dress

The stunning Heather colorwork knit dress is a true masterpiece for any knitter, carrying the joyful message of craftsmanship as a legacy for future generations too. The dress, designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi, features beautifully arranged colorwork patterns using Novita’s Viola and WonderWool 4PLY yarns.

The dress is knitted from top down, so you can easily use the same pattern for a sweater by just making the hem the length you want.​

Designer

Sisko Sälpäkivi

Sizes

S/M(L)XL/2XL(3XL)4XL
Sample size S/M

Finished dimensions

body circumference at underarm 102(114)126(136)142 cm / 40.25(45)49.5(53.5)56 in

hem circumference 120(132)142(154)160 cm / 47.25(52)56(60.75)63 in

middle back length 100(100)102(102)104 cm / 39.25(39.25)40.25(40.25)41 in

inside sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51 cm / 19(19.25)19.75(19.75)20 in

Yarn demand

Novita Viola
(060) Sand 200(250)250(300)300 g
(548) Berry 150(150)200(200)250 g
(282) Heat 100(150)150(200)200 g

Wonder Wool 4PLY (635) Cola 150(150)200(200)250 g
(306) Moss 100(100)150(150)150 g
(006) Semolina Porridge 50(50)50(50)100 g

Needles and other supplies

Circular needles (40 cm / 16 in; 80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3 mm (US 2½) or size needed; Novita 3 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves