Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress

This lacy cotton dress with a bit of Old World charm will keep your little one cool and chic on a summer day! Named after our charismatic niece/daughter Mayhem, it makes a wonderful special occasion dress and a great gift.

The dress is worked in the round from bottom to top, with straps knit last, and uses two lace patterns: a simple and traditional all-over pattern for the skirt and a more elaborate lace edging. It’s higher waisted in the smaller sizes and longer waisted for larger sizes, with ways to modify the length of the chevron bodice and/or lace skirt noted.

This pattern is a knitted version of Charissa Pray’s crocheted Infant Darling Danger Dress, developed in cooperation with her.