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Aelwen Baby Dress


As pretty as a summer rose, the Aelwen Baby Dress will make your little girl look cute as a button. The dress features a patterned hem and a softly flowing skirt gathered into a beautiful lace yoke. Buttons at the back ensure that it will be easy to put on and off. 

It is worked in a soft, draping cotton mix yarn which feels cool and fresh so it can be worn right next to the skin or over a light-weight summer top. 

The pattern includes five different sizes from 3 months to 2 years. Make several in different colours and prepare for your little one to be coo'ed over! 

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Pattern Information

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate 

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, lace patterning with yarn overs, buttonholes, working circularly & three-needle bind off. 

SIZES: 3m (6-9m, 12m, 18m, 2T) 
To fit chest: 40 (43, 46, 51, 53)cm/ 16 (17, 18, 20, 21) ins 

Finished hem width: 35 (38, 42, 44, 45)cm/ 14 (15, 16.5, 17, 17.5) ins
Finished length: 33 (37, 40, 43, 50)cm/ 13 (14.5, 16, 17, 19.5) ins 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sportweight yarn, 60% Pima cotton, 40% Beechwood rayon, l0lm/110 yds:50gm ball, in Colour:
   #23614 Blush x3 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls. 

Actual amount used in 3 month size as shown: 138gm/4.9 oz, 278m/304 yds. 

Yarn substitution: If you wish to use an alternative yarn, please select a sportweight or thin DK cotton/rayon yarn with a recommended gauge of 22-24 sts:10cm/4 ins using 3.25-3.lSmm/US #3-5 needles.

Needles: Size 3.5mm/US #4 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins. 
.  Spare needle for 3-needle bind off.

Gauge: 22 sts & 34 rows:l0cm/4 ins in Stocking Stitch using 3.5mm/US #4 needles. 

Notions: 
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Row counter, markers & stitch holders.
.  Tapestry needle for finishing ends + sewing needle & thread.
.  Buttons: Small buttons approx 15mm, ½ ins wide x3 (4, 4, 5, 5) 
Pattern information: 
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download​ from the website. The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. 

Download information
You will be provided with a link to download your file immediate after purchase. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file from the link.

Stitch Pattern: 
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns.
   • For more details about the book, please click here.
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   ​• To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Yarn Overs I have known
2: In the Pink
3: Seeing Double #5 – Mixing it up
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Current Version: v01APR2025
Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. 

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2025
E-mail: [email protected]
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