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[tab1: The Tea Garden Dress is a spectacular knitted dress pattern with a slightly flared A-line skirt which features an interesting textured stitch pattern suggesting a woven fabric. The skirt transitions smoothly into the body which is worked in alternating stocking stitch and garter stitch stripes. Fastenings are added at one side seam and a diagonal opening is created on the upper front bodice. Matching short sleeves are worked and a hidden pocket and a double thickness Peter Pan collar complete the ensemble.

Tea Garden Dress is knitted using [link: Susan Crawford Fenella = /collections/fenella :link], a 2 ply (Vintage 3 Ply weight yarn), worsted spun for a soft handle. Exquisite for Fair Isle projects as well as textured and lace stitches. Shown here in shades [productlink: Caramel = caramel :productlink] and [productlink: Forget-me-not = fenella-forget-me-not :productlink].

Our model Theodora is shown wearing the first size 76-81cm (30-32in).

The pattern includes instructions for three sizes to fit chest measurements between 76cm (30in) and 112cm (44in) and contains clear written instructions plus a comprehensive schematic diagram and sizing chart. :tab1]

[tab2:Yarn
[link: Susan Crawford Fenella = /collections/fenella :link], 2 Ply, 100% British wool (125m / 136yds per 25g skein)

15 (16, 18) skeins, shade [productlink: Caramel = caramel :productlink] - Yarn A
6 (7, 9) skeins, shade [productlink: Forget-me-not = fenella-forget-me-not :productlink] - Yarn B

Suggested needles
1 pair 3.25mm (US 4) needles
1 3.25mm (US 4) circular needle (100cm long)

Gauge
28 sts and 36 rows = 10cm (4in) using 3.25mm needles over stripe pattern

Notions
10 buttons
Press fastener
Stitch holder
Stitch markers
Spare needle
Tapestry needle :tab2]

[tab3: Knit and purl stitches
Increases and decreases
Complex construction techniques
Sewing up
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Yarn kits are also available
[small_textbutton: Purchase your yarn kit here = /products/tea-garden-dress-yarn-kit :small_textbutton]

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