Knitting kit - Christmas Morning Dress by Knitting For Olive

Knitting Kit - Christmas Morning Dress by Knitting For Olive

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry here.

Pattern available in English.

First, knit the i-cord collar and ties before continuing with the yoke, working back and forth initially to create the keyhole opening in the back. Then, continue in the round.

The neck opening and body are shaped using German short rows.
The body finishes with a folded hem, while the sleeves are finished with an i-cord edge.

The little gifts are presented only as a chart and are knitted using the Fair Isle technique, then finished with separately made i-cord ties.

Sizes:

1 (2, 4, 6, 8) years

Final Measurements:

• Chest circumference: approx. 57 (67, 74, 82, 88) cm [22½ (26½, 29¼, 32¼, 34¾) in]

• Length from shoulder to hem: approx. 42 (49, 54, 60, 71) cm [16½ (19¼, 21¼, 23½, 28) in]

• Sleeve length (underarm to wrist): approx. 20 (22, 24, 27, 30) cm [7¾ (8¾, 9½, 10¾, 11¾) in]

Yarn:

• 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yds] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering weight yarn:

  • 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls in main color (MC)

  • 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2

• + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yds] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace weight yarn:

  • 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls in main color (MC)

  • 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2

Needles:

3.5 mm / US 4 and 4 mm / US 6, circular or double-pointed, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge (after blocking):

21 stitches and 33 rows = 10 cm [4 in] in stockinette stitch with 4 mm / US 6 needles.

Accessories:

Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, small safety pin.