Mulberry Ombre Dress - Cast On

I received this lovely set a little bit a go and was inspired to cast on another Alita Dress.  I wanted something fairly easy to take with me to the Unique Sheep Retreat - from which I have just returned.  I did manage to make some progress while there, and also on the drive back today.

Project:  Alita Dress by Adrienne Larsen from Knitter's Magazine 116, Fall 2014
Yarn:  The Unique Sheep Kiri in Mulberry
Needles:  US 4 (3.5 mm)