This pattern is retired.

The Summer Snowdrop Dress is a classy and elegant dress for girls from 6 to 12 years old. This design features a close-fitting bodice in a stretchy lace pattern and a skirt with a pleated border. The waistband eyelet stitch pattern reminds delicate snowdrop flowers.

Sizes:
6-7 Yrs (25 in / 64 cm)
8-9 Yrs (26½ in / 67 cm)
10-11Yrs (28 in / 72 cm)
12 Yrs (30 in / 76 cm)

Length of a dress (shoulder to hem):
inches: 28.5, 31, 33.5, 36
cm : 72.5, 79, 85, 92

Yardage required (approx):
Total: 910, 1120, 1280, 1440
MC: 800, 1000, 1150, 1300
CC: 110, 120, 130, 140

Suggested Yarn:
Any sport weight yarn to obtain gauge.

The samples are made with:
elann.com Lara (white dress);
elann.com Bamboo Classic (purple dress)

Gauge:
26 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over bodice stitch pattern
24 sts x 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over stockinette stitch

Materials:
3.25mm/US # 3 circular needle (32”/80 cm) or size to obtain gauge
3.25mm/US # 3 straight knitting needles
3.25mm/US # 3 double pointed needles
2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or/and waste yarn, tapestry needle
a ribbon or an I-cord as a belt (optional)