Yarn : Double knitting. Oddment of white and a contrast colour.
Needles : 3mm Single Pointed Needles
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row). inc— increase. Knit into the front and the back of the stitch
Tension : 26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in st-st with double knitting yarn
Dimensions : Approx. 10cm from hem to shoulder straps.
Dress—Make 1
Start at the top. With white, cast on 36 sts
Knit 1 row
Next: (k2, inc1) to end (48 sts)
Purl 1 row
Next: (k3, inc1) to end (60 sts)
Next: k6, cast off 18 (in knit), k12, cast off 18 (in knit), k6 (24 sts)
Change to contrast colour
Knit along all stitches (24 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows
Change to white
Knit 2 rows
Change to contrast colour
Knit 1 row
Next: (inc1, p1) to end (36 sts)
Next: (inc1, p2) to end (48 sts)
Next: (k2, p2) to end
Complete the last row 7 times in total
Change to white
Knit 3 rows
Purl 1 row
Knit 1 row
Cast off in knit
Sew down the row ends. Fold the bottom flat and sew along the hem.
Add ribbon and embellishments as desired.
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