This pattern is named after my beautiful baby niece because the dress and cardigan are almost as pretty as she! Cheesy but true!

Both the dress and the cardigan are worked from the neck down.

There are two ways to work the dress, as a simple shift or with a fuller skirt.

Cap sleeves, button bands and a collar are worked onto the dress after the body is made.

Button bands, a collar and long sleeves are worked onto the cardigan after the body is made.

Again if you have any problems with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll see if I can help!

September 2012 Update: This pattern is now included in my Baby Essentials Ebook which contains all of my free crochet baby patterns to date: Crocodile Stitch Baby Booties, Crocodile Stitch Baby Mittens, Gossamer Baby Blanket, Baby Cocoon and Little Pixie Hat, Little Moll’s Dress and Cardigan Set & Chunky Monkey Baby Cardigan. US terminology used.