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Lacy Triangles Pinafore Dress

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A delicate lace‑skirted dress for little ones

A light, airy pinafore dress designed for children from birth to 7 years old. The Lacy Triangles Pinafore Dress combines a beautifully patterned lace skirt with a smooth stocking‑stitch bodice, finished with moss‑stitch edgings. Knitted in DK wool, it’s a versatile piece that works in every season — layered over a t‑shirt or worn on its own.

Pattern details

Pattern Code: P141

Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) wool

Size: 0–6 mths, 6–12 mths, 1–2 yrs, 2–3 yrs, 4–5 yrs, 6–7 yrs

Skill level: Intermediate

Format: Digital PDF download

The front and back are knitted separately on straight needles and sewn together. Stitches are picked up to complete the moss stitch neckline and armhole edgings, giving a tidy, comfortable finish. The lace triangles pattern adds movement and charm, while the bodice keeps the silhouette classic and wearable.

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Lacy Triangles Pinafore Dress

Dewdrop Dresses

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Two Dotty Styles for Little Ones

A textured knit for babies and children from birth to 7 years old, the Dewdrop Dresses combine simple stitches, DK yarn, and you can opt for short sleeves or sleeveless.  The dresses are light, wearable, and perfect for every season.

This pattern includes written instructions, easy shaping, and a simple dotty texture that gives the skirt its signature charm.

Pattern details

Pattern Code: P162

Yarn: Double knitting (DK) yarn

Size: 0–6m, 6–12m, 1–2y, 2–3y, 4–5y, 6–7y

Pieces included: Sleeveless dress + short‑sleeved dress

Skill level: Intermediate

Format: Digital PDF download

The dresses are worked flat, with the front and back pieces sewn together. The moss stitch neckband is picked up and you can choose between adding short sleeves or picking up stitches for the sleeveless moss stitch armhole edging.

The dresses shown are knitted using Rico Baby Classic DK Dusky Pink (040) and Rico Baby Classic DK Powder (038).

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Dewdrop Dresses

Diamond Moss Dresses

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A beautifully textured children’s dress in two styles

These easy‑to‑knit children’s dresses feature a softly textured diamond moss stitch skirt, with both short‑sleeved and sleeveless options included. Designed to fit from birth to 7 years, the pattern is perfect for layering through the seasons. A button opening at the back makes dressing little ones simple, while the DK yarn keeps the fabric soft, light, and comfortable.

The front and back are knitted separately and sewn together. The moss stitch neckband is picked up and knitted, and you can choose between separate short sleeves or a moss stitch armhole edging for the sleeveless version. Clear written instructions make this an enjoyable knit for confident beginners and intermediate knitters.

Pattern Details

  • Pattern Code: P176

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) wool (USA Light Worsted / Australian 8 ply equivalents)

  • Size: 0–6 mths, 6–12 mths, 1–2 yrs, 2–3 yrs, 4–5 yrs, 6–7 yrs

  • Pieces Included: Short‑sleeved dress + sleeveless dress

  • Skill Level: Intermediate

  • Format: Digital PDF download

The dresses shown are knitted using Sirdar Snuggly DK: • Pear (529) for the short‑sleeved version • Precious (187) for the sleeveless version

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Diamond Moss Dresses

Rosy Wave Dress

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Easy-to-knit pinafore with a gentle ripple and a wavy hem

Designed for little ones aged 6–24 months, the Rosy Wave Dress is worked in DK wool and opens into a wavy hemline with garter stitch edgings. The skirt has an easy ripple repeat, creating a flowing texture that feels playful without being fussy.

Comfortable, practical and lovely to layer

The bodice is shaped for a snug but gentle fit, with button‑fastened straps that make dressing simple for busy mornings. It’s a light, versatile piece that works beautifully over long‑sleeved tops in cooler months and simple vests in summer.

Pattern details

  • Pattern Code: P47

  • Yarn: DK wool

  • Size: 6 to 24 months old

  • Skill: Confident beginner to intermediate

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Rosy Wave Dress

Diamond Lattice Sundress

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Children’s Pinafore Knitting Pattern to fit from 6 months to 5 years old

Knit our cute Diamond Lattice Sundress designed for little ones from 6 months to 5 years old. The bodice features button‑opening straps for easy dressing, while the garter stitch edgings add a clean, classic finish that frames the design beautifully and the skirt showcases an attractive diamond lattice pattern, giving the dress a textured finish.

Lattice Dress Knitting Pattern