The Mavka dress is an airy summer piece. Its upper portion features a straight silhouette with a V-neckline, while the lower part gradually widens into a soft flare, creating movement and a breezy drape.

A hexagon motif and its variations are used throughout the design to shape the garment, form the neckline and arm openings, and expand the bottom into a flared skirt.

The motifs are joined as-you-go; no sewing required.

The name Mavka comes from Ukrainian folklore, referring to a forest nymph known for her beauty and lightness.

Note: The Banana Pie top and Mavka dress patterns share the same construction and instructions, with the only difference being the different skirt motifs used in the dress to create its flared shape.

There’s no need to purchase both patterns:

• If you’d like to make both the top and the dress, simply use the Mavka dress pattern.
• If you only want to make the top and don’t need the skirt instructions, the Banana Pie top pattern is all you need!

MATERIALS

• Yarn: 100% linen by Lityarn, Light Fingering/3 ply, 656 yd (600 m) per 100g skein, in shade 21 (grey)
• Hook: US B (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle to weave in ends

FINISHED SIZES (BLOCKED)

36 (37½, 39, 40⅜, 41¾, 43¼, 44¾, 46¼, 47⅝, 49) inches
92 (95, 98, 101, 104, 107, 109.5, 112.5, 115.5, 118, 121, 124) cm

GAUGE

Due to the nature of the pattern and the motifs used, only one motif layout is provided for all the sizes.

Change the size of the motifs by using thinner/thicker yarn or a smaller/larger hook size to make your dress smaller or larger. If between sizes, opt for the larger size to achieve a relaxed fit.

The dress is shown in size M 36-38’’ (91.5-96.5 cm) bust circumference with a 7’’ (18 cm) wide motif.

YARDAGE

The yardage will depend on chosen yarn, hook size, and the gauge achieved.

An approximate yardage is 1969 yd (1800 m) for thread and lace-weight yarn and 2850 yd (2606 m) for fingering-weight yarn.

Bear in mind that modifications made (reduced or extended length) will affects yardage too.

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and includes charts and written instructions.

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