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Product Description
Back when I was little, my father used to take me flower picking in a field down the road from our house. We’d come home with fistfuls of brilliant yellows, whites, and oranges, and put them in Mason Jars all over our breezy farmhouse. The gold of this yarn spoke to me of those memories.
For those of you who know me well, my father passed away unexpectedly five years ago. This dress is my homage to those beautiful times I had in my life with him. Now I have two little girls who my husband and I can do this with. I wanted to create something sweet and simple, like those memories of the smallest things that meant the most.
The yellow flowers on this dress are textured and subtle, because just like the childhood of your little ones, they can slip away unnoticed if you don’t look closely. But for those who do pay attention, the beauty is those small things is rewarding and clear!
Calendula Baby to Toddler Dress by Alicia Plum
What is Being Made
Calendula is a knitted dress pattern designed for babies and toddlers, available in five graduated sizes ranging from 3 months to 24 months. The dress features a fitted silhouette with chest measurements from 16 to 20 inches circumference. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a garment suitable for warm-weather wear or layering, with a distinctive textured design element that runs vertically down the front of the dress.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create its finished design. The garment begins with the long tail cast-on method, a foundational technique that creates a neat, elastic edge ideal for baby garments. Knitting in the round is used throughout the construction, which requires circular needles or double-pointed needles and allows for seamless garment creation. The pattern incorporates woven ribbing at the hem, which combines knit and slip stitches to create a textured, elastic edge that maintains shape. Stockinette stitch forms the main body of the dress, creating a smooth, classic fabric. The most distinctive technique is the creation of decorative texture stems that can be customized in length by the knitter, allowing for individual variation in the finished garment. Stitch markers are used throughout to track pattern repeats and construction points.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the majority of the fabric
- Purl stitch (P) – used in ribbing and textured sections
- Slip stitch (slip 1) – incorporated into the woven ribbing for texture and elasticity
- Knit through the back loop (K2tbl, K1tbl) – creates twisted stitches that form the decorative stem details
- Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch pattern worked in the round
Materials and Gauge
Calendula is designed to be worked at a gauge of 6 stitches to the inch on size 6 needles. The pattern accommodates both 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, offering flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining consistent sizing and drape. Circular needles or double-pointed needles in size 6 are required for working the dress in the round. Stitch markers are essential for tracking the pattern sections and construction points throughout the project. The pattern includes detailed stitch counts for each of the five sizes, ensuring proper fit across the baby and toddler size range.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Light Fingering, Fingering |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Sock |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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