With an allover stitch pattern of little holly boughs gently rippling like waves along the dress from the hem to collar, a high-waist pintuck gathering a fully, whimsy skirt, hems fringed with little pompom-like bobbles, and 3⁄4 length sleeves, our Holly Dress works its magic with a combination of elegant design, textural details and inspiration from nature. Bottom-up and worked in the round to the back opening, fastened with a crocheted loop, the design balances ease of execution with the fun challenge of lace knitting. Sizes: 6 (9, 12-18 months // 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years)Finished Measurements (after blocking): length from shoulder to hem: 35 (39, 43 // 49, 56, 64, 73, 83) cm [133⁄4 (151⁄4, 17 // 191⁄4 , 22, 251⁄4, 283⁄4, 323⁄4)]"; chest circumference: 48 (52, 56 // 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) cm [19 (201⁄4, 22 // 233⁄4, 25, 263⁄4, 281⁄4, 30)]"; sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 11 (13, 14 // 16, 171⁄2, 21, 24, 271⁄2) cm [41⁄4 (5, 51⁄2 // 61⁄4, 7, 81⁄4, 93⁄4, 103⁄4)]"Yarn: Knitting for Olive Merino or Cotton Merino or Pure Silk (250 m [273 yd] per 50 gr [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn; 2 (3, 4 // 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) ballsSample is in size 2 years, in Knitting for Olive Merino, Rainy Day colorwayNeedles: 2.5 mm / US1.5 and 3 mm / US2.5 circular needles, and 3 mm / US2.5 double-pointed needles, or size to obtain gaugeGauge: 28 sts and 38 rows = 10 cm [4"] in st st with 3 mm / US2.5 needles; 32 sts and 36 rows = 10 cm [4"] in Holly stitch pattern after blocking (Charts B) with 3 mm / US2.5 needlesNotions: different color stitch markers (4 different colors), waste yarn or stitch holders, crochet hook for button loop, 1 button
