Little Dress in Sesia Jeans 4ply
Description
The Little Dress is a delicate and adorable knit designed for newborns to children up to 4 years old. Crafted using Sesia Jeans 4ply yarn, this dress features a simple yet elegant design with garter stitch detailing and button closures. It’s perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, making it a versatile addition to any little one’s wardrobe.
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles.
Sizes
Materials
Needle Sizes
- 3.00mm and 3.25mm knitting needles (US 2.5 and US 3).
Instructions Overview
- Body: The dress is worked in pieces starting from the hem upwards, with garter stitch edging and stocking stitch for the body. The front and back pieces are knit separately and seamed together.
- Buttoned Shoulders: The shoulders feature button closures for ease of dressing.
- Sleeves: Short sleeves are knit separately and seamed onto the body.
Stitch Patterns
- Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
- Garter Stitch: Knit all rows for the edges and button bands.
Finishing
- Seaming: Use mattress stitch to sew the shoulder, side, and sleeve seams.
- Blocking: Block the dress to measurements for a smooth and even finish.
- Buttons: Sew buttons onto the shoulder straps to match the buttonholes.
Designer
Naturally Yarns
Yarn Size
4ply
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Stitch holders, tapestry needle, buttons
