Knitting Pattern 68 – Halloween Witches Dress

Instructions to knit a stunning little Halloween outfit consisting of a long dress, long waistcoat, shoes and witches hat.  There are also instructions for a headband so that it doesn’t just have to be for Halloween.  We're sure every little girl would look like a princess in this outfit if it were made in different colours.

This advanced knitting pattern requires you to be able to knit, purl, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over, knit 2 stitches together, pick up stitches and various special stitches, which have the directions written out in full.

You will need:

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

200g 4ply yarn in main colour, 150g in contrast colour, 3x stitch holders, 7 buttons, 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

250g 4ply yarn in main colour, 150g in contrast colour, 3 x stitch holders, 7 buttons, 2 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” pr 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) size

250g 4ply yarn in main colour, 150g in contrast colour, 7 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles or 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

300g dk yarn in main colour, 200g in contrast colour, 7 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

300g dk yarn in main colour, 200g in contrast colour, 7 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 2 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.