I was looking for a classic, timeless little dress. Rio has a vintage feel to it, and will become an heirloom piece to be handed down from baby to baby.
Top down construction, with a center seed stitch panel and a full princess skirt.
I have started on upsizing this to an adult top, it is in the works

Photo tutorial for binding off stitches added for clarity##Tips** ## This pattern also works well with sport weight yarn

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Rio pattern is available in English and Italian (kindly translated by Barbara Ajroldi)

I have updated the pattern as of 12-5-2012, please download the updated pattern.