Rime Dress in Valley Yarns Haydenville - 1060 - Downloadable PDF

Rime Dress by Julie Turjoman – A Knitting Pattern in Valley Yarns Haydenville

The Rime Dress, pattern number 1060, is a charming children's knitting design by Julie Turjoman, released as part of the WEBS Modern Kids collection. This downloadable PDF pattern guides knitters through the construction of an adorable, practical dress featuring a textured yoke and full short sleeves. Designed with longevity in mind, the Rime Dress is intended to grow with the child — as kids get taller, the dress transitions naturally into a tunic worn over leggings, extending its wearability across multiple seasons and size stages.

Who This Pattern Is For

The Rime Dress is rated Adventurous Beginner, making it an excellent next step for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to explore working in the round and simple textured stitch patterns. It is part of the broader WEBS Modern Kids garment line, which emphasizes easy wear and easy care — qualities that make handknitted children's clothing genuinely practical for everyday use.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern is written in five sizes to accommodate growing children:

• 2–4 yr, 4–6 yr, 6–8 yr, 8–10 yr, and 10–12 yr
• The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size 6–8 yr

Finished chest measurements range from 24 inches up to 32 inches, with a recommended 2 to 4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The circumference at the hem ranges from 26½ inches to 34½ inches, giving the skirt a gentle A-line silhouette that allows for easy movement.

Construction and Techniques

The Rime Dress is constructed bottom-up and worked in the round — two foundational techniques in seamless garment knitting. Working from the hem upward allows the knitter to establish the skirt's circumference first, then shape the body before joining for the yoke. The in-the-round construction eliminates the need for seaming the sides of the dress, resulting in a smooth, comfortable fabric against a child's skin and a cleaner finish overall.

• Bottom-up construction: The dress begins at the hem and progresses upward through the body to the yoke and neckline.
• Worked in the round: Circular needles or double-pointed needles are used throughout to create seamless, tubular knitting.
• Textured yoke: A decorative stitch pattern is introduced at the yoke, adding visual interest and a handcrafted quality to the upper portion of the dress.
• Short sleeves: Full short sleeves are included, worked in the round to match the body construction.

Yarn: Valley Yarns Haydenville

The pattern calls for Valley Yarns Haydenville, a worsted weight yarn with a fiber composition of 60% Superwash Merino / 40% Acrylic Microfiber. Each skein contains 100 grams and 220 yards. The Superwash Merino component provides softness and warmth, while the Acrylic Microfiber adds durability and machine-washability — a critical feature for children's garments that see frequent laundering. The pattern sample is shown in Color 09, Red.

Yarn requirements by size are as follows:

• 2–4 yr: 2 skeins
• 4–6 yr: 3 skeins
• 6–8 yr: 3 skeins
• 8–10 yr: 4 skeins
• 10–12 yr: 4 skeins

Needles and Gauge

Two needle sizes are required for this project: