Nina means “little girl” and that is what this pattern is all about. There’s lace or ruffles and even a ribbon if you’d like.

There are 3 versions of Nina for sizes nb – 8y – a tank top, a babydoll tunic and a twirly dress. The size 10 just has the tank top option. All start with a pretty cross-over sleeveless bodice then the ‘skirt’ part is knit using needles two sizes bigger than the bodice so it drapes and is light and airy for summer, even if knit in wool.

Yardage (numbers are approximate)

Tank-top / Babydoll / Dress (yards)

Nb/15” 150/225/200 3y/22” 250/450/600
3m/16” 160/250/280 4y/23” 300/500/675
6m/17” 170/275/350 5y/24” 350/500/775
9m/18” 180/300/400 6y/25” 400/550/875
12m/19” 200/300/400 8y/26.5” 450/600/900
18m/20” 220/350/450 10y/28” 500
24m/21” 230/400/500