Bloom top/dress is worked from the top to the bottom. First, the neckband is worked, then the neckline is shaped with short rows for a better fit. Next, the raglan increases and the bodice are worked. After this, work the ruffle top or the skirt of the dress, then sleeves.

Sizes: 6 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years.

Yarn: with a yardage of approx. 120-125 m/50 g (131-136 yds/1.75 oz). Possible substitutions – cotton, merino wool or blends with matching gauge.
Recommended yarn: Katia Consept Cotton-Yak, Riko Essentials Merino DK, Rico Essentials Cotton DK, Naco Calico, Drops Cotton merino, Alize merino royal, Schachenmayr merino extrafine.

Totals used for a long sleeved top: 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) g (5.2 (7) 7 (8.8) 10.5 (10.5) 12.3 (14.1) oz).

Totals used for a long sleeved dress: 150 (200) 200 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) g (5.2 (7) 7 (8.8) 10.5 (10.5) 12.3 (14.1) oz).

Needles: 4 mm (US6) circular needles with cable length 40 cm (16 in) and 60-80 cm (24-31 in), 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles.

Notions: 3 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, markers, scissors, about 1 yard of contrasting color waste yarn.

Gauge: make a gauge swatch and count your stitches after washing and blocking. It might be necessary to change needle size to achieve a matching gauge. If you knit tighter (have more stitches), use thicker needles, if you knit more loosely (have fewer stitches), use thinner
needles.

Approx. 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 in) in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US6) circular needles (after washing and blocking).