Luster Lace Dress

This Dress is worked from the top down. It is worked flat to shape the neck and shoulders, and then is joined to work in the round for the remainder of the bodice and the skirt. Once the bodice and skirt are complete, the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. SIZES 3 mos (6 mos, 12 mos, 2T) (4T, 6 yrs, 8 yrs) Shown in size 6 mos. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 18¾ (20½, 21¼, 24) (25¾, 28½, 29¼)” Length: 19 (20¼, 21½, 23) (25¾, 28½, 31)” MATERIALS Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling® Everyday Worsted Luster (94% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 6% Rayon; 3.5oz/100g, 174yds/160m) • 2185-08 White – 3 (4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7) balls Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” and 24” circular and US Size 7 (4.5 mm) dpns or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, stitch markers GAUGE 18 sts x 24 rows = 4” in St st with larger needle Save time, check your gauge. SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN: • Knit and purl stitches. • Knitting flat and in the round. • Kfb increases. • Picking up stitches. • Placing stitches on hold.