Six designs from Jil Eaton in Cottontail.

Birthday parties, family celebrations, holidays and Thanksgiving… what wonderful knitting opportunities! Whether you’re on Park Avenue or the cost of Maine, the Party Frock will bring oohs and ahhs, sans doute. The Jumping Jack cardigan, with simple soutache trim, will be great on girls as well as boys, and the Bon Bon Cape is snug and dressy all at once. The Cozy Cardi, with its unusual rolled-back shawl collar, is dreamy to knit, and will surely delight the little girls in your life.

Cabled hat with rolled brim and tassel. 1 skein Lily Brook Farm 100% Natural - Un-dyed Cormo Wool.

Pullover is made in one piece from sleeve edge to sleeve edge.

SIZES

Color-blocked boatneck pullover.

Sleeveless dress with smocked bodice and ruffles.

Lace pattern cardigan with garter button and neck bands.

Garter pullover with rolled edges.

Striped T-shirt dress with shoulder buttons.

Pullover hoodie with kangaroo pocket.

Short-sleeve, top-down raglan dress with popcorn details.

Fair Isle pullover and hat with pom pom.

Sundress with checkerboard bodice, picot trim and I-cord ties.

Darling dress with I-cord flower trim.

Pullover with diamond pattern and ruffled trim with matching hat.

Garter stitch pullover with matching baby bear cap.

Surplice wrap cardigan with a one button closure

Cap-sleeved Party Frock

Color-blocked classic henley pullover.

Cabled sweater, cap and stroller blanket.

Ruffled Vest.

Bulky Pullover

A garter stitch jacket and matching hat.

Matching cabled child and dog sweaters. Information above is for the child’s sweater.

A cotton jumper with ribbed bodice, double shoulder buttons, full skirt and picot hem.

Dress with square neck and butterfly sleeves.

A darling baby hat that knits up in a snap, you might do the rolled hem in another contrasting color with delightful results. These hats are show stoppers at baby showers! Copyright Jil Eaton 1996.

Multi-colored stripes on a pullover and hat. © By Jil Eaton 1996. May not be knit for resale.

Colorblocking a one way to add pizzazz to a garment, as in this adorable jumpsuit overalls wth pockets. Copyright© 1998 by Jil Eaton. May not be knit for resale.

Striped hat using novelty yarn for reverse stockinette stitch stripes. © Jil Eaton 1993

Little girls love to twirl around in their dresses, and this sleeveless sundress will be no exception. It knits up quickly, with cross over buttoned front. ©Jil Eaton 2004

Color-blocked, with a classic bird’s eye patterning, this pullover and cap are adorned with a charming soutache trim, made from a crocheted chain stitch. Easy as pie to knit, and delightful to wear. Copyright Jil Eaton 1998.

A color-bocked pullover with striped back had three quarter length sleeves and a picot hem. Quickly knit, this sweater was so popular with the model that her mother had to promise to knit it for her! Copyright Jil Eaton 2005.

MinnowMerino is one micron point away from cashmere, so this pullover is superfine to wear. Design details add extra panache; I-cord bows on the sleeves ad that party girl look. Even Cinderella can knit this up in time for the ball! Copyright Jil Eaton 2004.

This hat and sweater make a bold statement in this superfine, super-wash MinnowMerino. The hat is made on two needles, so it’s a zip to knit. Be prepared to be stopped on the street with this little attention-getter! Copyright Jil Eaton 1996.

A cabled and striped pullover with matching hat, this worsted weight charmer is quickly knit in an easy cable pattern. My sizing tends to be generous, so measure a garment that fits your child to help in choosing the size to knit. Shoulder buttons make dressing a snap, and the picot edging on the hat adds a bit of wit.