Children’s Lace Rainbow Dress Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Jo Allport
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Lace, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Looking for your next challenge? Knit Jo Allport's dreamy, lightweight lace dress suitable for kids of all ages.

Believe it or not, this dress comes in sizes from 3-6 months right up to 6-7 years old, making it a pattern they can grow with. This delightful dress is the perfect combination of beautiful and breathable, featuring pretty lace detail in a colourful, lightweight yarn, and while it’s a fantastic project for knitters with some experience under their belt, ambitious newbies can also build their skills by following our How To Knit video course at letsknit.co.uk/knitting-courses.

Sizing

Age: 3-6mths (6-12mths, 12-24mths, 2-3yrs, 4-5yrs, 6-7yrs)
To fit chest (cm): 41 (46, 51, 56, 61, 66)
Actual chest (cm): 45 (50, 56, 64, 70, 75)
Actual length to back neck (cm): 35 (39, 42, 48, 54, 59)

What you need

Yarn: Cascade Yarns® Paradigm Shift, shade 05 Circus, 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) 200g balls
NOTE: if you want to match the colour stripes on the front and the back of the garment you will need 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4) 200g balls
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holder

Meet the designer

Jo Allport is an extremely talented designer who can turn her hand to almost anything from glorious garment knitting patterns to accessories and homewares. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make Jo's summer poncho pattern next?

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