Lauri Dress
Introducing a delightful knitting pattern for a charming dress designed specifically for young girls, perfect for playtime and everyday adventures! I created this lovely dress for Lauri, and it’s exceptionally simple and easy to make. To add a unique touch, I incorporated slightly ruffled sleeves and a ruffled skirt, along with two convenient pockets that are great for hiding sweets and little treasures. This dress is not just a garment; it's an invitation to creativity and fun.
As an added bonus, I’ve included an easy-to-follow tutorial in the pattern that demonstrates how to create a picot bind-off, attach the pockets securely, and make button loops using a tapestry needle, making this design accessible even for those who might not be familiar with crochet techniques.
Our knitting pattern is available to knitters in both sport and DK weight yarn, accommodating various preferences.
Available Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years—ensuring a perfect fit for your little one.
Finished Measurements: Chest circumferences are approximately 58 cm (22.8 inches), 63.5 cm (25 inches), 68.5 cm (27 inches), 72 cm (28.5 inches), and 76 cm (30 inches), allowing for a great range of sizes.
Recommended Needles: Use a 3.50 mm (size 4) 80 cm long circular needle for the Sport weight yarn and a 3.75 mm (size 5) 80 cm long circular needle for the DK weight. For those exploring crochet, a 2 mm hook for sport weight and a 3 mm hook for DK is optional.
Yarn Choices: This pattern can be created using either Sport or DK weight yarn, providing flexibility in your creative choices.
Yarn Requirements:
For Sport Weight: 2 years: 725 meters, 4 years: 770 meters, 6 years: 850 meters, 8 years: 910 meters, and 10 years: 975 meters.
For DK Weight: 2 years: 500 meters, 4 years: 540 meters—ideal for those who wish to create a beautiful and functional dress for the little girl in their life.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create an adorable dress that not only looks great but is also practical for active kids. Grab your knitting needles and start your project today—your little girl will love playing in this special dress!
