Could a floor length gown look formal even if knitted from yarn?

Q: Could a floor length gown look formal even if knitted from yarn?
Money is tight, and I don’t have a sewing machine. I have an abundance of yarn, knitting needles, crochet needles, an afgan crochet needle, and a circular loom. As I like to dress nicely for fancy occasions and fortunately have some nice gowns, I would absolutely love to knit a floor length evening gown to save money, have a beautiful gown, and have that rewarding feeli of havIng created something useful. I have knitted sweaters, scarves, and hats. I know I am capable of knitting the correct shape of the dress, but would a dress made of knitted yarn never quite look formal? I was thinking a black dress would be my best bet, as the knit pattern wouldn’t show as much.

A: I don’t think a knit gown would look terribly formal under normal circumstances, but it certainly could make a lovely sweater dress. A nice sweater dress with some pretty accessories could definitely be formal enough for any holiday party. I think it does matter what thickness of yarn, what the yarn is made of, and what size hook or needles you are capable of using. A very fine, silky yarn worked with tiny hooks or very thin needles could yield a surprisingly formal garment (compared to what people would think yarn is capable of), I think. The issue is, anything that tiny and fine would take FOREVER. You might want to try asking on Freecycle for extra yarn, fabric, and a sewing machine. You might be surprised what people are looking to get rid of. Alternatively, you could ask a friend to borrow their sewing machine for a while in exchange for knitting them a lovely hat/scarf/glove set or something.