Q&A for How to Knit a Dress

It could just be how the person using the terms calls a dress that has been knitted. Or, it could mean that a knit dress has been made from knit fabric, which is a type of fabric that has been machine knitted on a very small scale (too small for a human to do) and that creates a knitted fabric that is soft, supple and stretchy. Sometimes it is called knit jersey fabric. In this case, the dress itself would have been sewn, not knitted by hand. If this is what the person means then, the knit dress is made from fabric, while the knitted dress was knitted from yarn.

A knitted dress is often also called a sweater dress because it is made from the same materials and in the same style as a sweater, only longer so it becomes a dress.

Yes, you certainly can wear tights with a knitted dress and this is a standard way to make the dress look even better and to keep you warm. It's important to match or contrast the color of the tights with the dress so it doesn't clash or appear overwhelming and be careful with patterned tights if the knitted dress has its own bold pattern. Other options include knee-high socks, leggings, jeggings, exercise/yoga pants and even skinny jeans under a knitted dress.

Try to use clothing and accessories to keep it off your skin. For example, you could wear a long t-shirt and tights first, then put the sweater dress on over these items. Around the neck area, wear a scarf that can be tucked into the neck of the dress to lift it off your neck skin. If the dress is so itchy it is always uncomfortable though, it would be best to give it away and find another dress that doesn't cause the itchiness.