Knit our Pinafore Dress by suitable to fit a baby/toddler from 6 months to 2 years old.

Design
The Dress has an attractive herringbone pattern with a wavy hemline and moss stitch yoke. The front and back are knitted separately on straight needles and the sides sewn together. Four buttons are stitched on to the front straps.

Sizes
The pattern includes 4 sizes to fit a child: 6m, 12m, 18m and 24 months old.

Yarn
The pattern uses double-knitting wool. An alternative would be USA light worsted or Australian 8 ply for international knitters. You will also need size 4 mm (US 6) straight needles and 4 buttons.
The picture shows the 12 month old size knitted using Rico Baby Classic DK in shade 025. You will need 2 (3, 3, 4) 50g balls.

Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm (stocking stitch) on 4 mm needles or size needed to achieve stated tension.

Needles
Size 4mm (USA 6) needles are required.

Other requirements
4 buttons

Please note the pattern is written in English using British terminology.