Berroco Paz Dress Knitting Pattern

Berroco Paz Girls' Dress

What is Being Made

The Berroco Paz is a charming girls' dress designed by Cirilia Rose, available in four sizes (2, 4, 6, and 8). This knitted garment features a classic silhouette with finished waist measurements ranging from 24 to 27 inches and lengths from 16½ to 19½ inches (not including straps). The dress is designed at an easy skill level, making it an accessible project for knitters new to garment construction.

Techniques Used

This dress is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning knitting begins at the lower edge and progresses toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together to create the finished dress. This construction method allows for straightforward shaping and customization of fit through adjustable strap length.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern is Seed Stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape suitable for a children's garment. The waistband is worked in Mock Ribbing, providing gentle elasticity and a refined finishing detail at the waist. The pattern incorporates yarn-over and knit-two-together decreases to create functional buttonholes on the front waistband, allowing for adjustable closure.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 3 to 4 hanks of Berroco Remix (100 grams per hank) in colorway #3967 Bittersweet, depending on size
• Needles: Straight knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to achieve proper gauge
• Notions: 2 stitch holders, four 1-inch buttons from One World Button Supply Co.
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 27 rows equal 4 inches in Seed Stitch

About Berroco Remix Yarn

Berroco Remix is the featured yarn for this project, offering the ideal characteristics for creating a dress with beautiful stitch definition and comfortable wear for children. The yarn's properties support the Seed Stitch pattern, allowing the texture to display clearly while maintaining the garment's structural integrity.