Knit now, wear in summer: The summer dress made from LINEN LOVE & BIO COTTON
LINEN LOVE – the perfect yarn for summery knit designs
When it gets warm, knitwear needs a yarn that thinks along. LINEN LOVE is made for exactly that: airy, cooling, natural – and perfect for summery designs that you'll love to wear even in the heat.
The blend of 90% linen and 10% cotton ensures a dry, pleasant feel and a relaxed wearing experience. That's why LINEN LOVE is the ideal choice for dresses, shirts, and light summer pieces.
Why LINEN LOVE is unbeatable in summer
- pleasantly cool on the skin
- breathable and moisture-regulating
- dimensionally stable, even for larger knitwear
- perfect for clean lines and smooth surfaces
Especially when knitted in stockinette stitch, the natural structure of the linen really shines.
The Design Highlight: Positano Dress
A true summer favorite is the Positano Dress.
It is knitted seamlessly from top to bottom (top-down) and impresses with its simple shape, which gets a strong look from bright stripes in sunny colors.
The design thrives on its clarity – and this is where LINEN LOVE shows its strength.
What makes the Positano dress special:
- stockinette stitch for a smooth fabric
- seamless construction for high wearing comfort
- light and airy, ideal for warm days
- feminine silhouette with maximum freedom of movement
The perfect yarn combination
Two yarns are combined for the Positano dress:
- LINEN LOVE – for coolness, structure and summer comfort
- BIO COTTON – for soft contrasts and colorful stripes
This combination ensures that the dress is comfortable to wear even in the heat and remains stable.
Conclusion
LINEN LOVE is the ideal yarn for anyone who doesn't want to forgo knitwear in summer. In combination with clean designs like the Positano dress, garments are created that are light, modern and absolutely suitable for everyday wear.
Knit the Positano Summer Dress
Knit now – wear in summer
Dress made from LINEN LOVE & BIO COTTON
The Design
The Positano Dress is an airy summer dress, knitted seamlessly from top to bottom (top-down). Smooth surfaces, a clear silhouette, and bright stripes in sunny colors make this model the perfect companion for warm days.
The combination of LINEN LOVE and BIO COTTON ensures a pleasantly cool wearing comfort – even in the heat.
Sizes
36/38 – 40/42 – 44/46 – 48/50
Materials
Yarns
(90% linen, 10% cotton)
Yardage: approx. 155 m / 50 g
Color: 02 Sun
- Size 36/38: 300 g (6 balls)
- Size 40/42: 300 g (6 balls)
- Size 44/46: 350 g (7 balls)
- Size 48/50: 350 g (7 balls)
(100% cotton)
Yardage: approx. 180 m / 50 g
Color: 22 Mandarin
- Size 36/38: 150 g (3 balls)
- Size 40/42: 150 g (3 balls)
- Size 44/46: 200 g (4 balls)
- Size 48/50: 200 g (4 balls)
Needles & Accessories
- 3 mm circular needles
- 3.5 mm circular needles
- 9 stitch markers
Gauge
Main pattern (stockinette stitch, needle size 3.5):
24 stitches × 33 rows = 10 × 10 cm
Be sure to adhere to the gauge, adjust needle size if necessary.
Pattern
Ribbing pattern
Garter stitch
(in rounds: 1 round knit stitches, 1 round purl stitches)
with 3 mm needles
Main pattern
Stockinette stitch
(in rounds: all knit stitches)
with 3.5 mm needles
Color sequence
4 rounds Sun
2 rounds Mandarin
alternating
Raglan increases
Mark 4 × 2 raglan stitches.
1 stitch is increased on both sides of each raglan stitch in every odd round.
8 new stitches are created per increase round.
Instructions
Neckline & Raglan
With 3 mm needles, cast on 142 (146/150) 154 stitches in Sun color, join to work in the round. Mark the beginning of the round at the center back.
Knit 4 rounds in ribbing pattern.
Then continue with 3.5 mm needles in main pattern according to color sequence.
Divide stitches for raglan:
- half back section
- right sleeve
- front section
- left sleeve
(each with markers according to instructions)
Work the raglan increases 26 (28/30) 32 times.
→ Total number of stitches: 350 (370/390) 410 stitches
Body
After 16 (17/18) 19 cm from the neckline, divide the work.
Put sleeve stitches on hold.
Cast on new stitches between the front and back sections:
8 (12/16) 20 stitches on each side.
Side increases:
Increase 1 stitch on both sides a total of 14 times in every 16th round.
After approx. 73 cm from the division:
4 rounds of ribbing pattern with 3 mm needles in Sun, then bind off loosely.
Sleeves
Pick up the sleeve stitches again, knit new stitches from the underarm.
Continue in main pattern according to color sequence.
For the flared shape:
Increase 1 stitch 5 times in every 3rd round.
After 5 cm:
4 rounds of ribbing pattern, then bind off.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Done!
A light, airy summer dress that you can wear immediately – perfect for warm days.
Note
This pattern is published with kind permission.
Design & Pattern: Rebecca / Schoeller Handstrickgarne GmbH
For private use only.
