Pima Cotton Dress

Pima Cotton Dress by Mon Petit Violon

Garment Overview

The Pima Cotton Dress is a crocheted children's dress designed by Mon Petit Violon Designs and available in five size ranges from newborn through six years old. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a lightweight, breathable garment suitable for warm weather wear. The dress is constructed using DK weight yarn, making it an ideal project for crafters with intermediate crochet experience.

Size Range and Measurements

The pattern includes five graduated sizes with the following finished garment measurements:

• 0-6 months: 55cm (21½ in) chest, 35cm (13¾ in) length
• 6-12 months: 55cm (21½ in) chest, 40cm (15¾ in) length
• 1-2 years: 65cm (25½ in) chest, 45cm (17¾ in) length
• 3-4 years: 75cm (29½ in) chest, 50cm (19¾ in) length
• 5-6 years: 85cm (33½ in) chest, 55cm (21¾ in) length

The pattern notes that length is easily adjustable by repeating pattern rows, and the largest size may accommodate bigger children with only length modifications needed.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

This pattern calls for DK or light worsted weight yarn in the following yardage amounts depending on size:

• 0-6 months: approximately 120g or 264 yards
• 6-12 months: approximately 150g or 330 yards
• 1-2 years: approximately 200g or 440 yards
• 3-4 years: approximately 250g or 550 yards
• 5-6 years: approximately 300g or 660 yards

The sample garment was created using Ultra Pima Cotton yarn, a premium natural fiber choice that provides excellent breathability and durability for children's garments. The sample featured two complementary shades: Buff (3719) and Suede (3).

Crochet Techniques and Construction

As an intermediate-level crochet project, the Pima Cotton Dress employs standard crochet construction methods suitable for garment making. The pattern utilizes DK weight yarn, which works well with medium-sized crochet hooks and creates a fabric with good drape and structure appropriate for children's clothing. The adjustable length feature allows crafters to customize the dress by repeating pattern rows as needed to achieve desired proportions for individual children.

Pattern Details and Usage

This is a downloadable PDF pattern owned and copyrighted by Mon Petit Violon Designs © 2017. The pattern may not be modified, resold, or shared. However, finished garments created from this pattern may be sold commercially, provided the maker credits the design to Mon Petit Violon.