This crochet pattern is for a little girls’ crochet pinafore dress in six sizes from baby up to six years. The pinafore features a round sun motif on the front and back, and a simple, boho lace design along the hem of the skirt skirt. The pattern uses DK weight/8ply yarn, and has a quick and simple seamless construction. The easy pattern is designed be failproof: detailed instructions and photos are provided, and ‘measurement points’ are provided throughout the pattern, to ensure the perfect fit!

This design is made to coordinate with the following pattern to make a sweet little outfit:
Wattle in Bloom Headwrap: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wattle-in-bloom-...

DESCRIPTION
The pattern is written in English using UK crochet terminology.

Sizes
0-3 months (to fit up to 45.5cm/18in waist)
3-6 months (to fit up to 48cm/19in waist)
6-12 months (to fit up to 50.5cm/20in waist)
2 years (to fit up to 53.5cm/21in waist)
4 years (to fit up to 54.5cm/21.5in)
6 years (to fit up to 57cm/22.5in)

Yarn
8ply/DK weight yarn. Recommendations: Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8ply (100% wool, 400m per 200g).
Approximate yarn quantities
0-3 months: 320m/350yds
3-6 months: 350m/383yds
6-12 months: 370m/405yds
2 years: 430m/470yds
4 years: 450m/492yds
6 years: 500m/456yds

Other Materials required
4 buttons, 20mm diameter

Hook size
4.5 (US size 7) hook

Also needed: stitch markers, tapestry needle, tools and materials for blocking.

Skills:
Easy. Suitable for an experienced beginner.

PATTERN CONTENTS
The detailed pattern contains:

• size inclusive pattern, with different sizes in brackets and different colour fonts
• instructions including instructional photos, hints, stitch chart, and stich photo tutorials for the less common stitches
• a size chart including measurements of completed pinafores
• Instructions for creating a tension/gauge swatch
• a stitch abbreviation chart (note, pattern does not include instructions for forming the basic stitches)
• this pattern has been pattern tested to ensure accuracy.
• The owner of this pattern may personally make and sell items using this pattern. They must use their own photography, and reference the designer of the pattern.