Baby Summer Dress and Sunhat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Zoë Halstead
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

i-cord, Lace, Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Keep your little one cool and comfortable in Zoë Halstead's gorgeous lace-edged sundress and hat knitting pattern to fit 6 months to 3 years

Choose bright colours for this fabulous knitted sundress and matching hat by Zoë Halstead, featuring gorgeous summery shades, tiny knitted flowers and a beautiful lace trim. Both the hat and the dress have I-cords, meaning they can be adjusted to achieve the perfect fit. Download this knitting pattern today to knit an heirloom baby outfit. Use an easy-care DK cotton-blend yarn to make your project both pretty and practical.

Sizing

Age: 6-12 months (1-2 yrs, 2-3 yrs)
To fit chest (cm): 46 (51, 54)
Actual size, approx (cm): 48 (55, 60)
Length, excluding ties (cm): 30 (36, 42)

What do I need?

Yarn: Dress: DK, (A) shade Coral, 3 (3, 3) 50g balls, (B) shade 149 Tangiers, (C) shade Lilac, 1 (1, 1) 50g ball of each, (D) shade Orange, 2 (2, 2) 50g balls;
Hat: DK, (A) shade Coral, (B) shade Blue, (C) shade Lilac, (D) shade Orange, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm, straight; 3.25mm, straight; 3.75mm, double-pointed
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Author Zoë Halstead specialises in knitting and needlepoint. She has most recently worked as a consultant for DMC but has been a knitting designer for over 15 years. If you enjoyed making her pattern, why not download this baby onesie next? You can view more of Zoë's designs here.

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