Aelwen Baby Dress
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As pretty as a summer rose, the Aelwen Baby Dress will make your little girl look cute as a button. The dress has been knit in a cotton/rayon yarn for a cool summer look and features a softly flowing skirt gathered into a beautiful lace yoke. It can also be worked in a soft merino wool for a little pinafore dress to wear over a T-shirt or top.
The pattern includes a range of sizes for babies aged 3-18 months and little girls aged 2 to 5 years. Make several in different colours and prepare for your little ones to be coo’ed over!
Please see below for more details about this pattern.
Pattern Information
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Techniques required: Casting on, working in the round, knitting, purling, increases, decreases, yarn overs and 3-needle bind off. Sizes: To fit ages from 3 months to 5 years: Baby Sizes: 3m, 6-9m, 12m, 18m Girl Sizes: (2yr, 3yr, 4yr, 5yr) To fit chest sizes: 40, 43, 46, 51 (53, 55, 56, 60) cm, 16, 17, 18, 20 (21, 21.5, 22, 24) ins. Finished width at hem: 35, 38, 42, 44 (45, 46, 47, 49) cm, 14, 15, 16.5, 17 (17.5, 18, 18.5, 19) ins. Finished length: 33, 37, 40, 43 (50, 53, 57, 61) cm, 13, 14.5, 16, 17 (19.5, 21, 22.5, 24) ins. Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sportweight yarn, 60% Pima cotton, 40% Beechwood rayon, 101m/110 yds:50gm ball, Col #23614 Blush x 3, 4, 5, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls. Actual amount used in 3m size: 138gm/4.9 oz, 278m/304 yds. Alternative yarn: Sportweight or thin DK yarn with a recommended gauge of 22-24 sts:10cm/4 ins using 3.25-3.75mm/US #3-5 needles. Needles: Size 3.5mm/US #4 circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins. + Spare needle for 3-needle bind off. Notions: Row counter, markers, tapestry needle for finishing ends. Stitch holders or spare interchangeable needle cords. Small buttons approx 15mm, ⅝ ins wide x 3, 4, 4, 5 (5, 5, 5, 5). Matching sewing thread. Gauge – Using 3.5mm/US #4 needles: Stocking Stitch: 22 sts & 34 rows: 10cm/4 ins. Blackberry Lace Pattern: 24 sts & 28 rows:10cm/4 ins, when gently stretched to open up the lace design. |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download. Check-out: Payments can be made by credit card, debit card, or PayPal. You will then receive a confirmation of your transaction together with the download link by e-mail. The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file. Blogposts: 15 Jul 2016: In the pink 22 Jul 2016: New pattern – Aelwen Baby Dress Also see: 30 Jun 2014: Yarn Overs I have known Current Version: v21MAR2021 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2021 E-mail: wyndlestraw.designs@gmail.com |
