Product Description
Summer’s End is the perfect halter dress to end your summer season.
Sizes Directions are written for NB with changes for larger sizes in parentheses as follows: NB (3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months / 2T, 3T)
Finished and Blocked Measurements: Sizes newborn (3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months / 2T, 3T) Chest: 14 (16”, 17”, 18”, 19.5”, 20”, 22”, 23” ) Total Length long dress 14” (15.5, 16, 17”, 18,“ 19”, 20”, 21” ) Total Length Short dress 11” (12.5, 13, 14”, 15,“ 16”, 17”, 18” ) Sizing is generous and does run a bit big. If you are in between sizes, go with the smaller one.
Materials needed: worsted weight yarn Double pointed needles (or needles appropriate for your preferred method of small circumference circular knitting) and circular needles in US sizes 8 and US size 6 Scrap yarn, 2-3 stitch markers, darning needle for weaving in ends.
Summer's End Halter Dress by Heather Richard
What Is Being Made
The Summer's End Halter Dress is a knitted baby dress designed by Heather Richard in both long and short length options. This garment is sized for newborns through toddlers, with eight size options ranging from newborn to 3T. The dress features a halter neckline construction and is available in two silhouettes: a long dress version and a shorter dress version, allowing knitters to customize the finished length based on preference and season.
Sizing and Finished Measurements
The pattern includes the following size range:
- Newborn (3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months/2T, 3T)
- Chest measurements: 14" to 23" across the size range
- Long dress length: 14" to 21"
- Short dress length: 11" to 18"
The sizing is noted as generous and runs slightly large, making it advisable to choose the smaller size if between sizes. For larger sizes, the pattern suggests considering buttons and crossed back straps to manage the weight of the dress.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project uses a halter neckline design, which requires knitters to work with shaping and neckline construction techniques. The pattern is written for small circumference knitting, accommodating various preferred methods of working in the round. The dress construction involves working from the top down or using a method suitable for the halter strap configuration.
Stitches and Stitch Work
While specific stitch patterns are detailed within the full PDF instructions, the Summer's End Halter Dress employs standard knitting stitches appropriate for a worsted weight yarn garment. The halter construction requires attention to shaping techniques to create the fitted bodice and proper neckline definition.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn
Yardage Requirements: The pattern provides generous yardage estimates for the long dress option:
- Newborn: 200 yards
- 3 month: 245 yards
- 6 month: 290 yards
- 9 month: 335 yards
- 12 months: 380 yards
- 18 months: 425 yards
- 24 months/2T: 510 yards
- 3T: 515 yards
The short dress option requires less yardage than the long dress version. Knitters should select yarn accordingly based on which length they plan to knit.
Needles
Double pointed needles are recommended, or knitters may use needles appropriate for their preferred method of working small circumferences in the round. This flexibility allows knitters to choose between traditional DPNs, circular needles, or other small circumference techniques based on personal preference.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The halter neckline construction and sizing adjustments across eight sizes require solid foundational knitting skills and comfort with shaping.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Heather Richard |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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