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Pinafore Dress Knitting Patterns

Cornflower Picot Dress

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Picot Edged Children’s Dress

A simple DK dress with delicate picot details for newborns up to 7 years.

The Cornflower Picot Dress is a beautifully simple silhouette brought to life with gentle texture and delicate detailing. Worked in double knitting (DK) wool and designed to fit little ones from newborn up to 7 years, this dress combines comfort, elegance, and ease of wear. Moss stitch frames the armholes and hemline, each finished with a soft picot edge, while the body is worked in smooth stocking stitch for a clean, flowing drape.

Construction

The front and back are knitted separately on straight needles and sewn together at the shoulders. Stitches are then picked up to complete the neckline and armhole edges, giving the dress its polished finish. The textures remain gentle and understated, allowing the classic shape to shine.

Pattern details

  • Pattern Code: P142

  • Yarn: Double knitting (DK) wool. Overseas equivalents: USA Light Worsted / Australian 8 ply. Sample shown in Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade Denim Blue (0326).

  • Size: Six sizes included — 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years

  • Skill level: Intermediate

  • Format: Digital PDF download

This pattern is written in English using British terminology. Written instructions provided.

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Cornflower Picot Dress 

Lacy Snowflake Pinafore Dress

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A delicate lace pinafore for little ones

The Lacy Snowflake Pinafore Dress is designed to fit children from 6 months to 5 years old. Featuring a delicate lacy snowflake motif across the skirt and moss stitch edgings, this pinafore is both pretty and practical. The button‑opening straps make dressing easy, and the classic silhouette layers beautifully over a blouse, vest or can be worn on its own.

Pattern details

Pattern Code: P189  

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

Size: 6–12m, 1–2y, 2–3y, 4–5y

Pieces included: Written instructions for a pinafore dress

Skill level: Intermediate

Format: Digital PDF download

The front and back are knitted separately on straight needles and sewn together at the sides. Buttons are stitched to the front to fasten the straps securely in place. The dress shown is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade Lilac (219). Additional materials required include four 15 mm buttons and a stitch holder.

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Lacy Snowflake Pinafore Dress

Lacy Snowflake Dresses Knitting Pattern

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Beautiful dresses designed for little ones from birth to 7 years

The Lacy Snowflake Dresses bring together soft texture, gentle lacework and timeless charm. Designed for babies and children from newborn to age 7, this pattern includes both a short‑sleeved and a sleeveless version, making it perfect for every season. The skirt features a beautifully light lacy snowflake motif, while moss stitch edgings frame the bodice and hem for a classic finish. Knitted in double knitting (DK) wool, the dresses are comfortable, versatile and lovely for layering.

Pattern details

Pattern Code: P121

Yarn: Double knitting (DK) wool (USA light worsted / Australian 8 ply alternatives suitable)

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

Pieces included: Short‑sleeved and sleeveless dress options

Skill level: Intermediate

Format: Digital PDF download

The front and back are knitted separately and sewn together. The moss stitch neckband is picked up and worked in place, and the back features a button‑band fastening for easy dressing. You can choose between short sleeves—knitted separately and sewn on—or a sleeveless finish with moss stitch armhole edgings. The dresses shown use Rico Baby Dream DK Uni in Pink (003) and Grey (017).

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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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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

Sugarplum Lace & Picot Set

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A Three‑Piece Doll Outfit in DK

There’s a special kind of magic in tiny lace stitches. The way they catch the light and the way a picot edge gives the softest little finish. 

A Sweet, Delicate Trio

Our Sugarplum Lace & Picot Set is designed to fit 12–18 inch (30–46 cm) dolls. This set includes three coordinating pieces:

• Matinee Jacket Knitted in separate sections — fronts, back and sleeves — before being slipped onto one needle to shape the yoke. The buttonbands are picked up and knitted for a neat, polished finish.

• Pinafore Dress Worked in two pieces, front and back, then sewn together. The lace pattern flows through the skirt with a crisp picot edge adding a gentle decorative touch.

• Matching Bonnet A soft, lacy bonnet finished with satin ribbon ties. Light, sweet, and perfectly matched to the rest of the set.

Each piece is worked in DK yarn, making it accessible, versatile, and ideal for gifting or display.

Why Sugarplum?

The name felt just right — soft, sweet, and a little bit magical. The lacework has a delicate rhythm, and the picot edging gives each piece a tiny sugared outline. It’s a set that feels both classic and modern, perfect for dolls who deserve something special.

Pattern Details

  • Pattern Code: P66

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK)

  • Size: Fits dolls 30–46 cm / 12–18 inches

  • Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate

  • Pieces Included: Matinee Jacket, Pinafore Dress, Bonnet

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Sugarplum Lace & Picot Set

 

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