Sun Dress

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy (Level 2) SIZE:  12-18 months (2-3 years, 4-5 years) Finished Chest 19 (22, 24) in. (48.5 (56, 61) cm) Finished Length 11 (12 1/2, 14) in. (28 (32, 35.5) cm) CORRECTIONS: None GAUGE: 18 sts + 38 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK With A, cast on 63 (75, 81) sts. Knit 4 rows. Beg with a knit row, work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 8 (9, 10) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Yoke Next Row: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row - 42 (50, 54) sts. Continue in Garter st (k every row) until yoke measures 1 1/2 (1 3/4, 2) in. (4 (4.5, 5) cm). Shape Armhole Bind off 4 (6, 6) sts at beg of next two rows - 34 (38, 42) sts. Decrease 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 (5, 5) times - 26 (28, 32) sts. Work even until yoke measures 3 (3 1/2, 4) in. (7.5 (9, 10) cm). Shape Neck Next Row (RS): K6 and slip to a holder, bind off 14 (16, 20) sts, knit to end. Work in Garter st on 6 sts for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for tie. Bind off. Slip 6 sts from holder to back to needle and join yarn. Work in Garter st for 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) for second tie. Bind off. FRONT Make same as Back.

FINISHING Sew side seams. Weave in ends. With 2 strands of B or C, and referring to photograph, embroider Lazy Daisies randomly scattered on skirt. With 1 strand of the opposite color of each daisy, embroider a French knot in the center of each daisy.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit p = purl RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side