ARTEMISIA DRESS

This series is named Artemisia, after one of the only known female Italian painters. Artemisia Gentileschi created masterpieces in painting and drawing during the Renaissance in Italy. She was named one of the best italian artists after Michelangelo during her time period and was the first female ever to be enrolled in the Art Academy of Florence. Artemisia’s paintings focus on the female experience and are a response and protest against the great gender disparities of her time.

Designed to fit with at least 4” positive ease: Size A (B, C, D, E) F, G, H, I 
Finished Size 35.75 (39, 44, 47.25, 52.25) 55.5, 60.5, 64, 68.75“ and 90.5 (99, 112, 120, 133) 141, 154, 162, 175cm Hips meant to be worn with lots of ease. Dress shown measures B; modeled on 33” bust, 33” hips with 5” of x ease. 
When choosing your size, consider your largest measurement, whether that’s at the bust, or the hips. Choose a size with appropriate positive ease off of your largest measurement.

Yarn Borgo de’Pazzi, Borgo de’Pazzi, Amore Cotton 300, 75% cotton, 25% polyester, 100g, 300m (328yds) 
Yarn Amounts necessary if using this yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) 7, 7, 7, 8 skeins. 
For this pattern, I recommend a plant fiber such as cotton, linen, or bamboo. This design is not tested in wool or acrylics, and I don’t think that those fibers will do you any favors as this top is intended to have drape and an open fabric.

Yardage/Meters estimates: 
Est. Meters: 1053 (1170, 1305, 1404, 1682) 1796, 1936, 2064, 2217 
Est. Yards: 1152 (1280, 1427, 1535, 1839) 1965, 2118, 2257, 2424

Hook US E-4 (3.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. This size is likely to change depending on your personal tension and yarn choice.