Mini Dottie Girl's Dress

Dottie dress work so well for a little girl. The dress is very practical with long sleeves and a round neck, but the cute details like the ruffle at the hem and the little pocket makes it fun to wear!

Knitting techniques include: increasing and decreasing stitches, working in two colours

Photographed in the colour Alpaca Copper and Alpaca Earth.

Knitted in Purl Alpaca Designs 100% pure alpaca Fine yarn
Skill level: Intermediate

To make this in our woollen spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 5/1-8/1 balls depending on the size)
To make this in our worsted spun yarn, click here (You'll need between 5.25/0.5-3.5/0.5 skeins depending on the size)
To make this in our alpaca/wool blend, click here (You'll need between 5/1-8/1 balls depending on the size)
To make this in our alpaca/silk blend, click here (You'll need between 5/1-8/1 balls depending on the size)

To fit the following chest measurements:

3-4 years: To fit approx 59.5cm/23″ chest [250g balls of main colour and 50g of contrast colour]
5-6 years: To fit approx 63.5cm/24 1/2″ chest [300g balls of main colour and 100g of contrast colour]
7-8 years: To fit approx 67cm/ 26″ chest [350g balls of main colour and 100g of contrast colour]
9-10 years: To fit approx 71cm/ 27 1/2″ chest [400g balls of main colour and 100g of contrast colour]

Knitted on 4 mm straight or circular needles [circular needles necessary for neckline].

Tension: 20 sts and 29 rows over 10 cm square using 4mm needles.

Please note, if using a different yarn, correct tension must be obtained to make sure this garment fits properly.