Matching Girl + Doll Dresses
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Little girls will love the freedom of this simple tank dress with ruffled bottom. The icing on the cake? Dressing their dolls to match.
By Amy Polcyn
YARN
For Girl’s Dress
ROWAN by Amy Butler Belle Organic Aran, 1.75oz/50g balls, each approx 98yd/
90m (50% organic wool, 50% organic cotton)
-4 (6, 7, 8) balls #211 Cilantro (A)
-3 (5, 5, 6) balls #206 Poppy (B)
For Doll’s Dress
-1 ball #211 Cilantro (A)
-1 ball #206 Poppy (B)
KNITTING NEEDLES
-1 size 8 (5mm) circular knitting needle, 24"/61cm long or any size to obtain
correct gauge
-1 set size 8 (5mm) double-pointed knitting needles
NOTIONS
-Stitch holders
-Stitch markers
-Yarn needle
SIZES
Girl’s Dress: 6 (8, 10, 12)
Doll’s Dress: To fit 18"/45.5cm doll
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Girl’s Dress
Chest 26 (28, 30, 32)"/66 (71, 76, 81.5)cm
Length 24 (30.5, 33, 35.5)"/61 (77.5, 84, 90)cm
Doll’s Dress
Chest 10"/25.5cm
Length 9.5"/24cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette st
Remember to check gauge for best results!
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is a pattern preview only. It is provided so that readers can see the photos and check that they have the necessary supplies. The pattern for this project appears in our April/May 2011 issue, available in hard copy only. To get just the issue with the pattern, call 800-865-7240 for the individual issue. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW.
NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is only a preview of the pattern available in Your Knitting Life magazine, so you can see the yarn and ensure you have the necessary supplies. If you have specific questions about this pattern, please email the editorial staff.
The pattern for this project is available in hard copy only. To get only the print-version of the issue with this pattern, go here. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW!