Knitting Galore: baby dress

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Gracie Apron Dress

Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles. Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long or sizes needed to obtain tension. St holder. Length of¾ inch [2 cm] wide elastic or twisted cord. 2 buttons.

ABBREVIATIONS
M1 = make one st by picking up horizontal loop lying before next st and knitting into back of loop.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Knit Rows - right side of work - read chart from right to left
Purl Rows - wrong side of work - read chart from left to right
When working from the chart, carry colours not in use loosely across WS of work. When colours must pass over more than 3 sts, weave them over and under center point of color in use. The colours are never twisted around one another.

APRON DRESS
SKIRT
With A and smaller circular needle, cast on 164 sts. Join in round, placing a marker on first st (center back) and proceed as follows:
1st rnd: Purl.
2nd rnd: *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
3rd rnd: Purl.
Change to larger circular needle.
4th and 5th rnds: With MC, knit.
6th rnd: *K13. M1. K14 M1. Rep from * 5 times more. K2 -176 sts.
Work Chart to end of chart reading rows from right to left, noting 22 st rep will be worked 8 times.

Next rnd: With MC, knit.
Next rnd: *K13. K2tog. K12 , K2tog. Rep from * 5 times more. K2 164 sts.
With MC, cont knitting in rnds until Skirt from beg measures 8¾ ins [22 cm].
Next rnd: *K1 . K2tog. K2. K2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3 118 sts. Break MC. Place a marker at end of last rnd.
Next rnd: With A, knit.
Next rnd: Purl.
Next rnd: *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * around.
Next rnd: Purl.
With A, knit in rnds until work from marker measures 1 inch [2.5 cm].
Next rnd: (Fold line). Purl.
Knit in rnds until work from fold line measures 1 inch [2.5 cm]. Cast off loosely.

BIB
With A and larger straight needles, cast on 34 sts.
1st row: (RS). *With A, K2. With B, K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With A, K2.
2nd row: *With A, P2. With B, P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With A, P2.
3rd row: *With B, K2. With MC, K2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With B, K2.
4th row: *With B, P2. With MC, P2. Rep from * to last 2 sts. With B, P2.
These 4 rows form check pat.
Cont in check pat until work from beg measures 5 ins [12.5 cm], ending on a 2nd or 4th row of pat.
Next row: (RS). With A, knit, dec 3 sts evenly across. 31 sts.
Change to smaller needles.
Next row: With A, knit.
Next row: With A, K1. *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Next row: With A, knit.
Cast off knitwise.
Side Edging: With RS of work facing, A and smaller needles, pick up and knit 29 sts along side edge of Bib.
Next row: Knit.
Next row: K1. *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Next row: Knit.

Cast off knitwise. Rep on opposite side of Bib.

STRAP (make 2)
With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 9 sts.
1st row: *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
This row forms seed st pat.
Cont in seed st pat until Strap measures 8½ ins [21.5 cm].
Cast off in pat.

FINISHING

Fold waistband to WS along fold line and sew in position, leaving an opening at center back to insert twisted cord, attaching Bib to waistband stitching and sewing sides of Bib to waistband on WS. Sew Straps in position. Sew buttons on Straps using eyelet holes of Bib edging to form buttonholes and noting Straps cross at back.
If you need any further advice for knitting with colour please see Colourful Knitting a previous post on this blog.

Happy Knitting!

The Chart

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Sweet Lace Baby Dress

This is the sweetest little dress, with a lacy skirt. Its simple and delicate shape will look gorgeous on your favorite little princess it will keep her both warm and fashionable.This adorable baby dress is perfect for parties, holidays, and other special occasions as well casual everyday .

You will Need:
Cotton 4PLY 100g 2 balls
1 pair each 3.25mm (UK 10) (US 3) and 2.75mm (UK 12) (US 2)
Knitting Needles
Size: (shown)
Newborn - actual size at underarm = 38cm (15ins), Length approx 30cm (12ins)

NEW SIZES ADDED ( 3mnths, 6mnths, 9mnths, 12mnths, 18mnths.)
actual sizes at underarm :
3 months = 43cm (17ins), length 34cm (13.5ins)
6 months = 49cm (19.5ins), length 38cm (15ins)
9 months = 51cm ( 20 ins), length 43cm ( 17ins)
12 months = 55cm (21.5ins), length 48cm (19ins)
18 months = 58cm (23ins), length 50cm (19.5)

Tension
28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
Please check your tension carefully. If less sts use smaller needles,
if more sts use bigger needles.

DRESS
BACK
Using 2.75mm Needles cast on 71 sts.(81,91,91,101,111)
1st row (right side) - K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Rep 1st row for moss st 7 times ... 8 rows moss st in all.
Change to 3.25mm Needles and beg lace patt.
1st row (right side) - Knit.
2nd row - Purl.
3rd row - K3, * K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1 knitways, K1, psso, K5,
rep from * to last 8 sts, K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1 knitways, K1,
psso, K3.
4th row - Purl.
5th row - Knit.
6th row - Purl.
7th row - K1, * yfwd, sl 1 knitways, K1, psso, K5, K2tog, yfwd, K1,
rep from * to end.
8th row - Purl.
Rows 1 to 8 incl form lace patt.
Cont in lace patt until work measures approx 17 cm (20,23,27,32,33)
from beg, ending with a 4th or 8th patt row.
Next row - K4,(5,6,7,7,1) K2tog, * K2,(2,2,3,2,2,) K2tog, rep from * to last 5 sts,(6,7,7,8,0) K5 (6,7,7,8,0) ... 55 sts.(63,71,75,79,83)
Next row - Purl.
Change to 2.75mm Needles.
knit 3 rows garter st.
Ribbonhole row (wrong side) - * P2tog, yrn, rep from * to last st, P1.
Knit 2 rows garter st.
Change to 3.25mm Needles.
work 2 rows stocking st.
Beg yoke patt - 1st row (right side) - K1, * P1, K3, rep from * to last 2 sts, P1, K1.
2nd row - Purl.
3rd row - * K3, P1, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
4th row - Purl.
Rows 1 to 4 incl form yoke patt for remainder.
Keeping patt correct
SHAPE ARMHOLES
cast off 2 sts (2,3,3,3,4) at beg of next 2 rows ... 51 sts.(59,65,69,73,75)
Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 47sts rem. (55,61,63,67,69)
Cont without shaping until armhole measures 5 cm, (6,6,7,7,8cm)
working last row on wrong side. **

DIVIDE FOR BACK OPENING
Next row - Patt 23, (27,30,31,33,34), turn.
Cont in patt on these 23 sts (27,30,31,33,34) until armhole measures 10 cm, (11,12,13,13,14) working last row on wrong side.

SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 4 sts (5,5,6,6,6,) at beg of next row and foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off 3 sts (4,6,5,7,7,) at beg of next row.
Work 1 row.
Leave rem 12sts (13,14,14,14,15) on a stitch holder.

With right side facing, join yarn to rem sts, K2tog, patt to end.
Cont in patt on these 23 sts (27,30,31,33,34) until armhole measures 10 cm,(11,12,13,13,14) working last row on wrong side.
Work 1 row.

SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 4sts (5,5,6,6,6) at beg of next row and foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off 3 sts (4,6,5,7,7) at beg of next row.
Leave rem 12 sts (13,14,14,14,15) on a stitch holder.

FRONT

Work as for Back to **.

SHAPE NECK
Next row - Patt 16, (20,23,24,26,27) turn.
*** Cont on these 16 (20,23,24,26,27) sts.
Dec one st at neck edge in every row until 14 (16,21,22,24,23) sts rem, then in every foll alt row until 11 sts (14,16,17,19,19) rem.
Cont in patt without shaping until armhole measures same as Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with same patt row.

SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 4 sts (5,5,6,6,6) at beg of next row and foll alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 3 sts.(4,6,5,7,7) ***
Slip next 15 sts ( onto a stitch holder and leave.
With right side facing, join yarn to rem sts and patt to end.
Rep from *** to ***, working 1 row more before shoulder
shaping.

SLEEVES
Using 2.75mm Needles cast on 47 sts (51,55,59,59,63).
Work 8 rows moss st as for lower band of Back.
Change to 3.25mm Needles and beg patt.
work 2 rows stocking st.
Work 2 rows yoke patt as for Back.
SHAPE TOP
Keeping patt correct, cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows 43 sts (47,51,55,55,59).
Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 21 sts (25,25,33,33,33) rem,
then in every row until 11 sts ( rem.
Cast off.

Neckband
Join shoulder seams. With right side facing, using 2.75mm
Needles knit across sts from left back stitch holder, knit up 14 sts (14,16,16,16,16) evenly along left side of neck, knit across sts from front stitch holder,
knit up 14 sts (14,16,16,16,16) evenly along right side of neck, then knit across sts from right back stitch holder 67sts (69,75,75,75,77).
Work 7 rows moss st as for lower band of Back.
Cast off in moss st.

BACK OPENING EDGING
With right side facing, using 2.75mm Needles knit up 37 sts (37,43,43,43,43) evenly along back opening and side edges of neckband.
Next row - Knit. Cast off knitways.
MAKE UP
Join side and sleeve seams. Sew in sleeves. make 1
buttonloop and attach to top right side edge of neckband at
back neck opening. Sew on button to correspond with buttonloop. Sew in all ends. Thread
ribbon or cord through ribbonhole at waist, beg and ending at centre front. Draw up and tie in a bow.
Personalise this dress by using the colour of your choice and a special ribbon.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Gracie Apron Baby Dress

A little more challenging to knit but so worth it. I really enjoyed knitting this dress and the colours work great together.

SIZES
To fit chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins [ 43 cm ]

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

MATERIALS
Baby Double knit type yarn
Main Colour (MC) (White)
2 balls
Contrast A (Dk Pink)
1 ball
Contrast B (Lt Pink)
1 ball
Contrast C (Green)
1 ball
Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles. Sizes 3.25 mm (U.S. 3) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long or sizes needed to obtain tension. St holder. Length of¾ inch [2 cm] wide elastic or twisted cord. 2 buttons.