I hope you like my latest pattern -
a cute pinafore dress for a baby girl of around 6 months
It is really simple to knit -
but I have added a variation using a lacey stitch too - you choose :)
or add your own stitch to the skirt part
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| PIPPI Baby Pinafore Dress |
PIPPI Pinafore Dress
Size: To fit a baby of
around 6months Width – 20” Length – 14 ½ “
Requirements: DK yarn
~ 75g 4½ mm needles 2 buttons
* * * * *
The Front
Cast on 74sts.
Work 8
rows in garter stitch (knit every row)
9th
Row: Knit
10th
Row: Purl
Repeat
the last 2 rows 24 times more
OR ~ for a lacy dress
9th Row: Knit
10th Row: Purl
11th Row: *k4,
yon, sl1, k2tog, psso, yon, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
12th Row: Purl
Repeat the last 4 rows 11 times more
Repeat 9th & 10th row once more
Continue
as follows –
(add 4,
8, or 12 more rows if you want a longer length dress)
Next Row: *K2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog 49sts
Next Row: S1, knit to end
Work 6
rows in garter stitch (knit every row)
Cast off
4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows 41sts
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2tog 39sts
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2tog 37sts
Knit 17
rows
(wrong
side) K11, cast off 15sts, k10
Continue on first front strap –
Knit 17
rows. Cast off.
Continue
on second front strap – rejoin yarn
Knit 17
rows. Cast off.
.
The Back
Cast on 74sts.
Work 8
rows in garter stitch (knit every row)
9th
Row: Knit
10th
Row: Purl
Repeat
the last 2 rows 24 times more
OR ~ for a lacy dress
9th Row: Knit
10th Row: Purl
11th Row: *k4,
yon, sl1, k2tog, psso, yon, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
12th Row: Purl
Repeat the last 4 rows 11 times more
Repeat 9th & 10th row once more
Continue
as follows –
(add 4,
8, or 12 more rows if you added them to the front)
Next Row: *K2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts,
k2tog 49sts
Next Row: S1, knit to end
Work 6
rows in garter stitch (knit every row)
Cast off
4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows 41sts
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2tog 39sts
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2tog 37sts
Knit 33
rows
(wrong
side) K11, cast off 15sts, k10
Continue on first back strap –
Knit 10
rows
K4, k2
tog, yarn over needle, k5 (this
makes a button hole)
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2 tog. Repeat this row 3 times more (3sts)
Slip 1,
k2 tog, pass slipped st over
Cut off
yarn. Pull yarn through & fasten off
Rejoin
yarn to second back strap –
Knit 10
rows
K4, k2
tog, yarn over needle, k5 (this
makes a button hole)
K2 tog,
knit to last 2sts, k2 tog.
Repeat
this row 3 times more (3sts)
Slip 1,
k2 tog, pass slipped st over
Cut off
yarn. Pull yarn through & fasten off
Join side seam. Darn away ends.
Sew on 2 buttons
Add a little embroidery, a motif, ribbon bow or flower if desired
If you would like to knit this sweet little pinafore dress in other sizes use this link ~
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
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This pattern (the information and photos)
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