Savannah Lace Dress Knitting Pattern

Savannah Lace Dress in Juniper Moon Sabine

What is Being Made

The Savannah Lace Dress is a casual summery A-line knit dress designed by Anniken Allis. This garment features a lacy dolman yoke that finishes just above the knee, paired with short sleeves and a shallow round neckline. The dress is constructed in two pieces and is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 34 inches to 58½ inches and lengths from 37 inches to 43 inches.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several intermediate techniques to create its distinctive silhouette and decorative elements. Short rows with wrap and turn are used to shape the garment and create the dolman yoke structure. The pattern includes detailed instructions for wrapping and turning on both knit and purl rows, as well as techniques for knitting and purling stitches together with their wraps to close gaps created during short-row shaping. The dress is worked primarily in the round and flat pieces, utilizing both straight needles and circular needles depending on the section being constructed. Sleeve edging is worked on double-pointed needles or a circular needle for the largest size.

Stitches Used

The Savannah Lace Dress incorporates stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The signature design element is a chevron lace pattern that is worked across the yoke and sleeves. This lace pattern creates an openwork design that gives the dress its summery aesthetic. The pattern stitch gauge is 20 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches in 10 centimeters, while the stockinette stitch gauge is 21 stitches and 29 rows over the same measurement.

Materials

The Savannah Lace Dress is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Sabine yarn in color #21 Brick. Yardage requirements range from 5 hanks for the smallest size (XS) to 9 hanks for the largest size (3X). The project is worked on US 6 (4 mm) needles, including straight needles for flat pieces, a 16-inch circular needle for sections worked in the round, and double-pointed needles for sleeve edging. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for finishing, stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and scrap yarn or a stitch holder for securing stitches during construction.