Revamped Pinafore Dress Knitting Pattern
❤️ Get Ready to Craft a Stunning Pinafore Dress for Your Little Princess! ❤️
Hey there, fellow yarn enthusiast! It’s Rachel here. The world of knitting has so many wonders to offer and today I’m thrilled to share with you an adorable pinafore dress knitting pattern, perfect for babies between 6 to 12 months!
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What’s ultra-special about this design? We’re starting with the bodice, so you tackle the intricate details first. Customize the skirt’s length as you wish!
Pinafore Dress Crafting Essentials:
- Yarn: DK Yarns, precisely – 2 x 50g balls of 100% pure wool in color A, 1 x 50g ball each in colors B and C.
- Needles: A pair of 4 mm knitting wonders!
- Extra Touch: Two adorable buttons. Bear-themed ones would be oh-so-cute!
For a comprehensive list of abbreviations, check elsewhere on this site!
Tension Basics: Aim for 22 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm, measured over st st using those 4mm needles.
Let’s Knit the Dress! ✨
Bodice Crafting:
- With 4 mm needles and color A, cast on 31 cms.
- Stay consistent in the pattern, changing color as designated. Meanwhile, increase 1 st at both ends of rows until you hit 47 sts on your needles. This wraps up our bodice. Let’s snip off yarns B and C, and continue with A.
Waistband Formation:
- Rows 41 – 46: Pure knitting magic!
Skirt Artistry:
- 47th Row: Increase Row: Start with a K1, then kfb, and continue the pattern until the end (63 sts in total).
- 112th Row: Purl away!
- Then, cast off and embrace the masterpiece you’ve crafted!
Putting it All Together:
- Tidy up by sewing in all loose ends at the work’s backside.
- Lastly, sew on those delightful buttons onto the bodice’s front to align with the buttonholes.
Can’t wait to see your little one rocking this pinafore!
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Most Important Details:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Suitability | 6 to 12 months |
| Bodice Width | 15 cm |
| Bodice Length | Approximately 35 cm |
| Yarn Type | 100% Pure Wool |
| Needle Size | 4 mm |