Draconides

€12.50

Draconides is a shimmering top-down compound raglan dress that celebrates the annual meteor showers occurring every October. Designed as the fall version of Lyrides, this tunic-length garment has many of the same design elements as the original: a buttoned henley neckline done in twisted ribbing, two options for sleeve length and style, and a delicate lace pattern on the hem.

Worked with lace-weight silk mohair held double, Draconides features an optional empire waist in twisted ribbing. Compound raglan construction follows the body's natural curves while optional bust shaping ensures a great fit for well-endowed bosoms. The lace hem is gently A-lined, allowing ease of movement around the hips.

Draconides comes in 10 sizes (XS–6X) and includes instructions for customizable vertical bust darts. The pattern provides both written and charted lace instructions and includes measurements in metric and US units.

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
Finished body circumference at underarm level: approx. 77 (88, 97, 108, 117) [128, 137, 148, 159, 168] cm / 30¼ (34½, 38, 42½, 46) [50¼, 53¾, 58¼, 62½, 66]"
Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 81 (92, 101, 118, 127) [138, 147, 158, 173, 182] cm / 32 (36¼, 39¾, 46¼, 49¾) [54¼, 57¾, 62, 68¼, 71¾]" or adjustable

Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive garment is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.

Yardage

Fluffy lace-weight yarn, held double

for the short-sleeved version: approx. 1570 (1760, 1950, 2240, 2440) [2670, 2970, 3230, 3480, 3710] m / 1720 (1920, 2140, 2450, 2670) [2920, 3250, 3540, 3810, 4060] yd
for the long-sleeved version: approx. 1930 (2130, 2370, 2700, 2950) [3190, 3500, 3830, 4090, 4360] m / 2110 (2330, 2590, 2960, 3230) [3480, 3830, 4190, 4480, 4770] yd

Or a single strand of sport- to DK-weight yarn

for the short-sleeved version: approx. 790 (880, 980, 1120, 1220) [1340, 1490, 1620, 1740, 1860] m / 860 (960, 1070, 1230, 1340) [1460, 1630, 1770, 1910, 2030] yd
for the long-sleeved version: approx. 970 (1070, 1190, 1350, 1480) [1600, 1750, 1920, 2050, 2180] m / 1060 (1170, 1300, 1480, 1620) [1740, 1920, 2100, 2240, 2390] yd

Yarn & Colorway Suggestions

Filcolana Tilia (70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m/25 g, 230 yd/0.88 oz) in #364 chai
Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk, 210 m/25 g, 230 yd/0.88 oz) in #50 caramel
Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 25% silk, 212 m/25 g, 232 yd/0.88 oz) in the colorway #63
Novita Tuuli (60% mohair, 40% viscose, 225 m/25 g, 246 yd/0.88 oz) in #621 meteorite
Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% mohair, 30% silk, 210 m/25 g, 229 yd/0.88 oz) in #731 bronze