This is a cute little A-line dress with a lacy ruffle at the bottom and an overall slip stitch pattern. Using slip stitches with hand-painted yarn helps avoid pooling of color, and keeps you entertained while you knit!

This pattern is a downloadable PDF file.

MATERIALS
Schaefer Yarn Nichole (80% extrafine merino wool SUPERWASH, 20% nylon; 5 oz [140 g] / 405 yds [370 m] 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) or other heavy fingering weight yarn

US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 16-inch, 24-inch, 32-inch circular needle
US Size 6 [4 mm] 16-inch circular needle or double pointed needles
Stitch holders, one long, two short
Stitch markers, Color A- beginning of rnd, Color B- side seam

GAUGE
21 sts / 28 rnds = 4 inches in pattern st with larger needle. Take time to check gauge.

SIZES
6-12 months (12-18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Actual chest: 18 ¼ (20 ½, 22, 23 ½, 25)"
Length from shoulder: 14 ½ (17, 20, 22 ½, 25)"