Slacker chic meets mod minimalism in this easy-to-make, easy-to-wear dress!
If knitting garments seems a bit intimidating, we have the perfect project for you. The Yoshimi Dress was born out of our editor Lindsey's desire for a cool knit piece that didn't require advanced skills. This dress is so simple, and so flattering, you'll want to make one in every color. And be prepared for the onslaught of compliments, because we've literally been stopped on the street in this dress!*
Sizing: For Small-Medium we used just a little less than 3 skeins of yarn. For Medium-Large you may want to purchase 4 skeins just to be on the safe side.
Editor's Note: Lindsey was listening to a lot of Flaming Lips albums while constructing this dress, specifically Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.
*There have been a few questions concerning sizing of the Yoshimi dress. It's a generous, boxy fit (and the Cotton-ease yarn is nice and stretchy) so casting on 73 stitches will work for most all sizes. You might want to take length into consideration for larger sizes, as well as how much room to leave open for the neck and arm holes.

What's the width of the pieces?
Going to cast this on tonight! Well, as soon as I'm done typing, actually.
I'm starting this one, too! But in a different color, a kind of violet. Will post WIP soon...
Did you use size 11 (8mm) needles on cotton ease as is listed in the supplies?? I am currently attempting this but it doesn't look right! the yarn is too small for the needles :( maybe they need to be size 8 (5mm)? I think I will try with that.
Ack sorry - that was totally a mistake on the needles size. Yes - size 8 (5mm)!!
I am going to make this in yellow
@Molly - we want to see the dress when you're finished!
Are there any directions available for this?
Hi Odette, the tutorial is back up. You may view it here http://kollabora.com/community/knitting/projects/yoshimi-knit-dress
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Thanks
Thank you!
Can anyone share the pattern for this? I want to add it to my list of things to make for the holidays!
Are there clearer directions for this?
Ify - It appears as though the instructions have accidentally been deleted from this project. We'll get them back up ASAP!
Best,
Team Kollabora
Awesome!
I was wondering if it was just me that didn't see the directions.
i can't believe this project is so easy and so inexpensive!
What size of garment does this make?
The dress is very loose knit so casting on 73 stitches works for most sizes. I would say the only thing you may want to take into consideration for larger sizes is length of the panels.
So what size would 73 stitches across get you?
fa-reaking AMAZING.
This is so cute! Casting on ASAP!
Ohhhh - 90s are back! So excited!
I love the grunge look and the fack that this project is so easy!