Valley Yarns 1255 Karoo PDF

Valley Yarns Karoo is a stunning colorful little girl’s striped A-line dress with contrast color pockets and trims knit in Valley Superwash DK. This fun piece makes a great tunic with leggings as she grows. Karoo is knit in the round from the bottom up with jogless stripes to the armholes and then divided for the front and the back. The sleeves are also knit in the round from the cuff up and then seamed. Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK is made from 100% extra fine Merino, making it incredibly soft and an excellent choice for kids’ and adults’ projects.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 18–24 mos (2–4 yrs, 4–6 yrs, 6–8 yrs, 8–10 yrs)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 4–6 yrs with 1–3” positive ease
      Chest – 21¾ (24¼, 25¾, 28¼, 29¾)”
      Hem Circumference – 26¼ (28, 30¼, 32, 34¼)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g/137yds)
    MC – 2 (3, 3, 4, 5) balls shown in 26 White
    CC1 – 2 (3, 3, 4, 5) balls shown in 11 Spring Leaf
    CC2 – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s) shown in 24 Passion Plum
Needles:
    US 5 (3.75mm) 16”, 24” & 32” circular and DPNs for hems and pockets
    US 6 (4.00mm) 16”, 24” & 32” circular and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge:
    22 sts and 26 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked
    26 sts and 26 rows = 4” in k1, p1 rib pattern on US 5 (3.75mm), blocked