Blue Sky Fibers 1940's Inspired Gown

Blue Sky Fibers 1940's Inspired Gown has a fitted bodice, puff sleeves and a flared peplum. This stunning two-piece gown harkens back to the sophistication of the 1940's and feels luxurious as well with the silky softness of Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk. The top is knit flat in pieces and seamed, with the peplum picked up around the bottom edge and worked downwards while the skirt is worked in the round from waist to hem. Both pieces feature a crochet trim that adds an elegant finish.

This pattern is available as a PDF download.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women's XS (S, M, L) 
Finished Measurements: 
   Top, width at bust – 14 (16, 17, 18½)"
   Skirt, width at waist – 12 (13, 13¾, 14½)"
   Skirt Length, including trim – 37", or desired length
Yarn Requirements: Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk (50% Alpaca/ 50% Silk; 50g/146yds: 6 (6, 6, 7) hanks for top; 10 (10, 10, 11) hanks for skirt shown in 139 Peacock 
Needles:
   US 7 (4.50mm) single points and 24" circular 
   US 9 (5.50mm) 36" circular 
   US 10½ (6.50mm) 36" circular
   US 11 (7.00mm) 36" circular 
Hook: US H/8 (5.00mm) for trim
Gauge: With smallest ndls, in St st,
   21 sts and 26 rows = 4"  in stockinette stitch on smallest needles
   22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rib on smallest needles