Welcome, Baby Dress by Jil Eaton

Welcome, Baby Dress

Knitting
October 2001
DK / Sport ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch using larger size needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
880 yards (805 m)
3 to 6 months
English

Summary: Christening gown with button closure at shoulder, bobble trim, and angora accents.

Materials:

  • 850 yds. of DK weight yarn
  • 30 yds. of DK weight angora yarn
  • size 4 US / 3.75 mm 20” long circular needle
  • size 6 US / 4.0 mm 29” long circular needle
  • double-pointed needles in both sizes above
  • stitch holders and markers

Note: The needle sizes given above are taken directly form the book, but the US and metric sizes actually correspond to different size needles! Use whatever size needles you need to in order to get gauge. For the other set of needles, choose the size that is two sizes down from the ones you used for gauge. No official errata are available for this book.

From Minnies: Reverse stocking knit edging and tiny poufs adorn this classic welcome outfit. Perfect for celebrations for either boys or girls.

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