Summer Lace Dress for Girls in Sesia Bio Sunny DK/8ply
Description
The Summer Lace Dress is a delightful and lightweight knit designed for girls from 3 months to 4 years. This dress features a beautiful lace pattern, making it ideal for warmer weather. Knit from the top down, this project allows for seamless construction and minimal finishing.
Tension
24 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.75mm needles.
Sizes
Materials
Needle Sizes
- 3.25mm and 3.75mm circular knitting needles (60 cm cord).
- Double-pointed needles (DPNs) may be necessary for the sleeve edges.
- 4 stitch markers.
- Tapestry needle for finishing.
- Waste yarn to hold sleeve stitches.
- 1 button.
Instructions Overview
- Top Down Construction: The dress is worked from the top down, starting with the bodice and raglan shaping.
- Lace Skirt: The skirt is worked in the round and features a beautiful lace pattern that adds texture and style.
- Button Closure: The back of the bodice has a buttoned opening for easy dressing.
Stitch Patterns
- Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
- Lace Pattern: An intricate lace design worked over multiple rounds to create a delicate skirt.
Finishing
- Seams: No seams required as the dress is worked in the round.
- Blocking: Block the dress to the correct measurements to open up the lace pattern and smooth the fabric.
Designer
Naturally Yarns
Yarn Size
DK/8ply
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, button
