Knitting Pattern 100 – Princess Party Dress

Instructions to knit a really pretty party dress fit for a princess.  The set comprises of a puff-sleeved layered dress, headband and Mary Jane shoes.  This is actually quite an easy knit compared to how intricate it looks, but there is just one fiddly row on both the back and the front of the dress to join the frills.

To knit this stunning baby dress you will need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, knit 3 stitches together, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over and pick up stitches.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles, OR use dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

250g dk yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

250g dk yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

24” + or 61cm Height (3-6 Months) Size

250g dk yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour, 2m x ribbon, embellishments of your choice, 2 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 4.5mm needles making a tension of 20sts and 27 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.