Ruffles adorn both the yoke of the dress and the crown of the hat in Meadowlark, and they send the cute factor off the charts! Both items, knit in Valley Yarns Conway, have a simple stockinette base, knit in the round from the bottom up. The hat is knit seamlessly, and the dress body is knit in one piece with the sleeves seamed in during finishing. The tiny ruffles are knit from stitches picked up from the base garments, adding whimsy and interest both as you knit and once your favorite little one is wearing them. To complete a layette set, check out the Meadowlark Blanket!

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Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Finished Measurements: Shown in size 6–12 mos

• Dress – 17¼ (18, 19¼, 20, 21¾)” chest circumference
• Hat – 12 (14, 16)” head circumference

Yarn Requirements: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Valley Yarns Conway (60% Pima Cotton/ 40% Acrylic; 50g/127yds) in #20 Buttercup

Needles:

• Dress – US 3 (3.25mm) 16–24” circular and US 4 (3.50mm) 16–24” circular (two)
• Hat – US 3 (3.25mm) 9” circular & DPNs and US 4 (3.50mm) 9” circular & DPNs

Other Materials: Stitch markers, including 2 locking stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 button at ½” diameter; sewing needle and thread to match yarn

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 4 (3.50mm), lightly blocked