SIZE: 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs), Child 3, Child 4, Child 5-6 Finished Chest 21 (22, 23, 24, 25 in.) (53.5 (56, 58.5, 61, 63.5) cm)
Finished Length 18 (19, 20, 21, 22 in.) (46 (48.5, 51, 53.5, 56) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Perfect Sundress
Lion Brand® Cotton-Ease®
GAUGE:
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
DRESS
BACK With A, cast on 70 (72, 74, 76, 78) sts. Knit 2 rows, purl next (WS) row.
Change to B and work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), dec 1 st at each side every 6th row 6 times, then every 8th row 5 times – 48 (50, 52, 54, 56) sts. Work even until piece measures 13 1/2 (14, 15, 16, 16) in. (34.5 (35.5, 38, 40.5, 40.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armhole Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 42 (44, 46, 48, 50) sts. Dec 1 st at each side every other row 3 times – 36 (38, 40, 42, 44) sts. Work until armhole measures 3 (3 1/2, 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 1/2) in. (7.5 (9, 9, 9, 11.5) cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Neck Next Row (RS): Knit 12 sts, bind off 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) sts for neck, k to end of row. Working sts for left shoulder only, bind off 2 sts at neck edge every other row twice – 8 sts. Work even until armhole measures 4 1/2 (5, 5, 5, 6) in. (11 1/2 (12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 15) cm). Bind off.
Join yarn at center front and work right shoulder as for left, reversing shaping.
FRONT Work same as for Back, until left armhole measures 2 (2 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/2) in. (5 (6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 9) cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Neck (RS): Knit 15 sts, bind off 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts for neck, k to end of row. Working on sts for left shoulder only, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 times – 8 sts. Work even until armhole measures 4 1/2 (5, 5, 5, 6) in. (11 1/2 (12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 15) cm). Bind off.
Join yarn at center front and work right shoulder as for left, reversing shaping.
POCKETS (make 2) With B, cast on 8 (8, 10, 12, 12) sts. Work in St st, increase 1 st each side every other row 3 times – 14 (14, 16, 18, 18) sts. Work even until piece measures 3 (3, 4 1/2, 4 1/2, 4 1/2) in. (7.5 (7.5, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5) cm), end with a WS row. Change to A and k 2 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING Sew right shoulder seam.
Neck Edging From RS, beg at left shoulder with A, pick up and k 68 (72, 72, 72, 80) sts evenly spaced around neck. Knit 2 rows. Bind off. Sew left shoulder seam including edging.
Armhole Edging From RS, with A, pick up and k 50 (58, 58, 58, 75) sts evenly spaced around armhole. Knit 2 rows. Bind off. Repeat edging on other armhole.
Sew side seams. Sew on Pockets. Weave in ends.
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Perfect Sundress Reviewed by Harriet Schwartz on 2012-07-01
Have done this dress numerous times for all size girls. I have added ruffles on one, left out the pockets and put on large flowers instead on another,etc. You can go anywhere with this basic dress.It is great. I would love to see more dresses in this size range.
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