Franklin Habit Dolores #17 Drop Dead Red Kit by Nicole Reeves

Franklin Habit Dolores #17 Drop Dead Red Kit by Nicole Reeves includes the PDF pattern download and all the Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport yarn in Crimson needed to knit this stunning gown for Dolores. Also included are a pair of heart shaped sunglasses (styles vary—we will choose for you) and a Dolores branded emery board. Note: Dolores doll is not included with outfit kit. Lace and cable pattern is both written and charted. Buy the knitting kit to make your own Dolores doll here.

A celebrity needs always to look her best–never more than when she’s walking a red carpet during awards season. Even in that rare year when she’s not nominated in ten or twelve major categories, Dolores can’t avoid the spotlights or the paparazzi. For her upcoming appearance at the Woollen Globes, she called upon noted designer Nicole Winona Reeves. “I have inherent va-va-voom,” she said. “What I need is a look that will amp that up to va-va-va voom. Or even va-va-va-va-va-va-voom. While still maintaining my image as a serious professional, of course.” The result is Drop Dead Red - a full-length evening gown worthy of the two-time winner of Best Featured Livestock in a Comedy or Musical. Reeves masterfully mixes regal cable details (her signature) with the flirty fun of a halter neck. “When I make my entrance,” says Dolores, “people won’t know where to look.” Coming or going, this one’s a winner.

Sizes: To fit Dolores
Yarn Included: 2 balls Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport (100% Extrafine Merino; 50g/153yds) in #23 Crimson
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular needle and additional US 3 needle for three-needle bind-off ➤ Shop Knitting Needles 
Gauge:
    24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
    27 sts and 33 rows = 4” in cable and lace pattern 

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