Ruffles and bright colours make for a fun summer dress, perfect for girls aged 3 to 10. (Yarnspirations)

Finished Chest:
3-4 yrs: 24” [61 cm]
6 yrs: 26.5” [67.5 cm]
8-10 yrs: 29” [73.5 cm]

Finished Length (including ruffles):
3-4 yrs: 21” [53.5 cm]
6 yrs: 23” [58.5 cm]
8-10 yrs: 25” \63.5 cm]

MATERIALS

Simply Soft (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds)
(A) 2 balls
(B) 1 ball
(C) 1 ball
(D) 1 ball

Shown in Watermelon (9604), Mango (9605), Lemonade (9776), White (9701)

Some colors in original pattern have been discontinued.

One size US H-8 (5mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle

Gauge:
In V-st pattern, 13 V-sts and 16 rows = 8”/20.5cm

Dress is made in two pieces, front and back. After the front and back are seamed, ruffles are worked around the skirt.

Construction schematic is provided.