Product Description
Pretty little slip dress with bunnies! worked purely in knit stitch (for those of you that don’t like purling).
In 3 sizes , newborn, 12 & 24 months.
Worked bottom up, the first few rows are knitted in garter stitch, which we then join to work in the round incorporating the fair isle bunnies as we go.
Yarn Required: 2 (2, 3) x 50 gram balls in Yarn A. 1 x 50 gram balls in Yarn B.
Flopsy Dress by The Feminine Touch Designs
What is Being Made
The Flopsy Dress is a charming slip dress designed for babies and toddlers, featuring a delightful bunny motif. This knitted garment is available in three sizes to fit newborns (41cm chest), 12-month-olds (50cm chest), and 24-month-olds (54cm chest). The design combines practicality with whimsical appeal, making it an ideal project for creating heirloom-quality pieces for little ones.
Construction Method
The Flopsy Dress is worked from the bottom up using a seamless, in-the-round construction technique. The pattern begins with garter stitch rows at the base, which are then joined to continue working in the round. This construction method creates a smooth, professional finish while minimizing seaming work. The fair isle bunny design is incorporated as the knitter progresses upward through the body of the dress.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Knit Stitch: The dress is worked purely in knit stitch throughout, making it an excellent choice for knitters who prefer to minimize purling
- Garter Stitch: Used for the opening rows at the base of the dress
- Fair Isle: A colorwork technique employed to create the decorative bunny pattern, worked while knitting in the round
- K2tog (Knit Two Together): A decrease stitch used for shaping
- SSK (Slip Slip Knit): Another decrease stitch incorporated into the pattern
Materials Required
Yarn: The pattern calls for YarnStories Fine Merino DK weight yarn. Yarn requirements vary by size: 2 balls (100g total) of Yarn A for newborn and 12-month sizes, and 3 balls (150g total) for the 24-month size. Additionally, 1 ball (50g) of Yarn B is needed for all sizes. The sample shown was knitted in Yarn A (Lilac) and Yarn B (Cream). Each ball contains 120 meters (131 yards) of yarn.
Needles: The pattern requires two needle sizes: 3.25mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6). These needle sizes work with the DK weight yarn to achieve the specified tension.
Tension and Gauge
The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches by 30 rows per 10cm (4 inches). Achieving proper gauge is essential for the dress to fit correctly across the three available sizes.
Difficulty Level
This project is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the knit-stitch-only construction makes it accessible to those avoiding purling, the fair isle colorwork technique and in-the-round seamless construction require some experience and attention to detail.
Pattern Information
The Flopsy Dress pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF by independent designer The Feminine Touch Designs. The design is copyrighted and intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Knitters are not permitted to create items from this pattern for resale purposes.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | The Feminine Touch Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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