Empire Dress Knitting Pattern with Short Jacket

Metallic Tweed Ensemble: This pattern gives directions for knitting, crochet detail, the outfit pictured. The design named Metallic Tweed Ensemble for the combination of yarn and thread used. The outfit starts with a basic empire dress with an outstanding bodice, short sleeves and back zipper. It is paired with a short jacket with high neckband that is worked in combination with metallic thread for a bit of shimmer. The pattern is written for misses size 12, with changes for 14 and 16 in parentheses. The design is vintage 1954.

Materials:

• "Botany" Brand Boucle 18 (20-22) ozs (Dress)
• "Botany" Brand Tweed Boucle 11 (12-13) ozs (Bolero and Belt)
• 4 large spools of metallic thread (Bolero and Belt)
• Circular Needle No. 2 Knitting Needles No. 2
• Crochet Hook Size 2
• 1 hook and eye; 1 buckle mold
• 3 yds grosgrain ribbon-1 ½" width; 1 yd elastic-1/2" width
• 1 slide fastener; tapestry needle.

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