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This is Vogue 1179, a DKNY pattern. It’s extremely easy, definitely a 2 hour dress! Except then I complicated it… I left off the self-fabric neck, added press-studs to the inside of the neckline, and made two alternate collars: one of bias-cut white linen, and the other knitted.
For the knitted collar I followed the fold pattern scarf tutorial here on Burda, using three different weights of yarn, but didn’t fold the chunky weight stripes under. The knitting looked pretty awful until I blocked it, but now I like it :-)
Here in NZ I’m wearing this dress in the spring, but it will also be useful for autumn. I particularly enjoy colour blocking it with long-sleeved tops and tights.
Which collar do you like best?
Material Notes
the most gorgeous 100% NZ merino in royal blue, clear elastic, chunky, sport and lace weight wool
Difficulty
Novice
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Credits
- Laura Zukaites' fold knit pattern blog entry here on BurdaStyle
http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/fiber-play-win-a-copy-of-laura-zukaites-book-iluxe-knitsi#read-on
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Sep 25, 2011, 05.35 PMby nettie
I love all of the looks! But especially the knitted collar.
Sep 25, 2011, 05.09 PMby missjackieo
I really like the knitted collar , very handy when its chillier
Sep 25, 2011, 01.47 AMby harrietbazley
Had you considered a crochet collar as well? (Would look good on that dark fabric.)
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Sep 26, 2011, 02.29 AMby MientjiB
That’s a good idea! I have stacks of vintage patterns for collars… :-)
Sep 24, 2011, 11.35 PMby nellyvdb
White collar is my favourite :D
Sep 24, 2011, 10.28 PMby Denim Skirts Etc
Versatile and clever. I like the white linen collar.