Dress Knitting Pattern to fit Child 6 months to 2 years old

Summer pinafore dress to knit with a herringbone pattern

Knitted using double knitting wool

Pattern is written in English

Knitting pattern is sent as a digital download PDF

Knit our Pinafore Dress by suitable to fit a baby/toddler from 6 months to 2 years old. 

Design

The Dress has an attractive herringbone pattern with a wavy hemline and moss stitch yoke. The front and back are knitted separately on straight needles and the sides sewn together.  Four buttons are stitched on to the front straps.

Sizes
The pattern includes 4 sizes to fit a child: 6m, 12m, 18m and 24 months old.

Yarn

The pattern uses double-knitting wool. An alternative would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply for international knitters.  You will also need size 4 mm (US 6) straight needles and 4 buttons. 
The picture shows the 12 month old size knitted using Rico Baby Classic DK in shade 025. You will need 2 (3, 3, 4) 50g balls.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (stocking stitch) on 4 mm needles or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Needles 

Size 4mm (USA 6) needles are required.

Other requirements

4 buttons

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology and is a digital download PDF.

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