With an allover stitch pattern of little holly boughs gently rippling like waves along the dress from the hem to collar, a high-waist pintuck gathering a fully, whimsy skirt, hems fringed with little pompom-like bobbles, and 3?4 length sleeves, our Holly Dress works its magic with a combination of elegant design, textural details and inspiration from nature. Bottom-up and worked in the round to the back opening, fastened with a crocheted loop, the design balances ease of execution with the fun challenge of lace knitting.

Holly stitch pattern is both charted and written out

Sizes: 6 (9, 12-18 months // 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years)
Finished Measurements (after blocking): length from shoulder to hem: 35 (39, 43 // 49, 56, 64, 73, 83) cm 13¾ (15¼, 17 // 19¼ , 22, 25¼, 28¾, 32¾)“; chest circumference: 48 (52, 56 // 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) cm 19 (20¼, 22 // 23¾, 25, 26¾, 28¼, 30)”; sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 11 (13, 14 // 16, 17½, 21, 24, 27½) cm 4¼ (5, 5½ // 6¼, 7, 8¼, 9¾, 10¾)“
Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino or CottonMerino or Pure Silk (250 m 273 yd per 50 gr 1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn; 2 (3, 4 // 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls Sample is in size 2 years, in Knitting for Olive Merino, Dusty Olive colorway
Needles: 2.5 mm / US1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles, and 3 mm / US2.5 double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm 4” in st st with 3 mm / US2.5 needles; 32 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm 4” in Holly stitch pattern after blocking (Charts B) with 3 mm / US2.5 needles
Notions: different color stitch markers (4 different colors), waste yarn or stitch holders, crochet hook for button loop, 1 button