Pink Lemonade Sundress and Sandals

Pink Lemonade Sundress and Sandals Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Pink Lemonade pattern by Tat'sgran's Treasures is an original knitting design that creates a complete coordinated set for a 9-month-old baby. The set includes a sundress, matching sandals, and an optional coordinating headband. The sundress features a fitted bodice measuring 19 inches at the underarm with a total length of 14.5 inches, while the sandals are sized at 4.5 inches along the sole. This is a single-size pattern specifically designed for babies approximately 9 months old.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level knitting project employs various shaping and construction techniques suitable for garment creation. The sundress construction includes a structured bodice that accommodates button closures, requiring careful stitch placement and shaping to achieve proper fit at the underarm. The pattern demonstrates techniques for creating wearable garments with defined measurements and professional finishing. The inclusion of optional crochet edging on the sandals introduces mixed-craft techniques, combining knitting with basic crochet work for decorative finishing touches.

Stitches and Details

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the intermediate difficulty level indicates the use of fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques such as increases and decreases. The pattern incorporates button bands on the sundress bodice, requiring precise stitch work for functional closures. The sandals feature optional crochet edging, which adds textural interest and durability to the footwear pieces.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Yarn Weight: DK weight yarn is used for this project, providing an appropriate gauge for baby garments that are soft, lightweight, and breathable.

Needles and Tools:

• 3mm knitting needles, minimum 12 inches in length for working the main garment pieces
• 2.0mm crochet hook for optional edging on the sandals

Notions and Findings:

• Seven buttons measuring 5/8 inch in diameter: three buttons for the bodice closure of the sundress and four buttons for the sandal straps
• 16 inches of lace elastic, 1 inch wide, in a coordinating color for the headband construction
• Sewing elastic for additional support and fit

This pattern is an original design copyrighted by designer Wendy Siladji of Tat'sgran's Treasures and is available as a downloadable PDF for personal use.