Merry Go Round Dress by Elizabeth Helmich

Merry Go Round Dress

Knitting
September 2009
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
250 - 650 yards (229 - 594 m)
3-6 mos., 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4-5 years
English
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This cute dress was designed for my sweet daughter who loves dresses & rainbows! This is a beginner/intermediate pattern, you will do basic lace and decreasing.

A quick little knit, done entirely in the round with an easy care mercerized cotton that has fun self-striping colors. The dress begins with a simple lace pattern, which creates a spiral around the skirt. The bodice is worked in a rib pattern for a snug fit.

A flirty ruffle, drawstring and fun buttons finish the look. Make one for your own little girly-girl!

Sizes: Girl’s 3-6 months 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4-5 years / 17 ½ 18 ½, 20 ½, 22 ½, 24 ½” finished chest measurement]

Yarn: Katia Bombay, 1 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 100% Mercerized Cotton 251 yds. /100g
or approx. 250 350, 450, 550, 650 yds. of a sportweight yarn.

Needles: Size 4 US/ 3.5mm circular needles, 16” & 24”. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. (For 1 year or smaller, you will only need the 16” needle.)

Notions: Thin elastic to sew into top of dress (to help it stay up), 2 buttons (optional)

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4”, in stockinette st and Harris Tweed Rib pattern

Stitch patterns are both written and charted, this is an advanced beginner pattern.