Summer Haze Shift Dress
- Bea Kulyanee
- Apr 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 5
Well, third time is a charm. Being a perfectionist as I am, I frogged it again and again. This time is the last, I promise. The yarn would be too fray if I frogged it again anyway. I think I'm happy with how this one has turned out. Let's look at all the versions.
The first version was made in September 2022. It was too tight and heavy. I used a small hook - either 4 mm or 5 mm - because I wanted to avoid creating gaps between each stitch. It fitted rather well, actually, but it was too stuffy to wear in the hot weather. The light colours were bled on likely by other clothing item. So, I ripped it. RIP.
The second version was finished in November 2023. I used a bigger hook, 7 mm, this time. I made it a bit longer as well, coming down to just above my knees. And that was the mistake. When using a large hook with lightweight yarn, the project will be stretchy. Plus, the longer the dress, the heavier it will be. You can guess what happens. When I wore it, the dress was pulled down by gravity. It didn't feel comfortable even though it was not stuffy. So, I ripped it again. RIP. (Funny how rip and RIP spell the same.)
Here come the third and final version, finished in April 2024. I used a 7 mm hook. I learned from the mistakes I made and kept this one 85 cm long, the same as my store-bought shift dress. It comes down to the middle of my thighs. So far It's quite comfortable to wear. I really like the design as well although I ran out of the orange yarn. I think this one definitely is the winner.
The pattern is now available to purchase from my Ravelry store.
© 2024 Bea Kulyanee. The pattern is for personal use only. Do not sell, distribute or claim as your own.
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