Sizes 6mos (12mos-18mos-2yrs-4yrs)

MATERIALS

Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash (1.75 oz/50 g; 125 yds/114 m)

Contrast A Dark Grey Heather (12042) 3 (3-4-5-5) balls

Contrast B Aran (12008) 3 (4-5-5-6) balls

Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Stitch marker. 2 buttons. 2 snap fasteners.

Small quantities of Red (12705), Pumpkin (12630) and Cork (12012) for cross stitch embroidery. 

SIZES

To fit chest measurement

6 mos 17" [43 cm]

12 mos 18" [45.5 cm]

18 mos 19" [48 cm]

2yrs 21" [53.5 cm]

4yrs 23" [58.5 cm]

Length from shoulder to hem

6 mos 13 1/2" [34.5 cm]

12 mos 15 1/4" [38.5 cm]

18 mos 17" [43 cm]

2yrs 19" [48 cm]

4yrs 21" [53.5 cm]

GAUGE

17 sc and 20 rows= 4" [10 cm].

INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus (). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.

SKIRT

Notes: Skirt is worked in one piece in round.

Carry color when not in use loosely up WS of work.

Beg at lower edge with A, ch 171 (180-189-198-207). Join in rnd with sl st to first ch, taking care not to twist chain.

See diagram.

1 st rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). 1 dc in first ch. *Skip next 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in next ch - V st made. Rep from * to last 2 ch. Skip last 2 ch. Join B with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4.

2nd rnd: With B, sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as last sl st. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in ch-1 sp of next V st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc.

3rd rnd: Sl st in first ch-2 sp. Join A with sl st in next sc. *With A, working around last rnd, V st in sp between 2 groups of V-sts 2 rnds below. Rep from * around. Join B with sl st to first dc.

4th to 7th rnds: Rep 2nd and 3rd rnds twice more. Do not join B with sl st to first sc. 

8th rnd: With A, as 2nd rnd.

9th rnd: Sl st in first ch-2 sp. Join B with sl st in next sc. *With B, working around last rnd, V st in sp between 2 groups of V sts 2 rnds below. Rep from * around. Join A with sl st to first dc.

Rep 8th and 9th rnds for pat until work from beg measures approx 8 1/2 (10-11 1/2-13-14 1/2)" [21.5 (25.5-29-33-37) cm], ending on an 8th rnd. Break B. Do not break A.

Bodice

1 st rnd: With A, ch 1. *1 sc in ch-1 sp of next V st. Rep from * around. Join B with sl st to first sc. 57 (60-63-66-69) sc.

Note: To ensure pat of Bodice is consistent, the first rnds of Bodice will turn at end of following rnds until armhole, then the Bodice is worked back and forth in rows.

Sizes 6,12 and 18 mos only: 2nd rnd: With B, ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 1 (4-7) sc. 1 sc in each of next 0 (0-2) sc. (2 sc in next sc) 1 (0-1) time. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) 0 (2-2) times. 74 (78-82) sc. Turn.

Sizes 2 and 4 yrs only: 2nd rnd: With B, ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 1 sc in each of next (6-0) sc. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) (0-2) times. (2 sc in next sc) (0-2) times. (86-94) sc.

All sizes: 3rd rnd: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. 

4th rnd: (RS). As 3rd rnd.

5th rnd: (WS). As 3rd rnd. Place marker on last st.

Back Bodice: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 31 (33-35-35-39) sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

2nd to 5th rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 23 (25-27-27-31) sc at end of 5th row.

6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from marker measures 2 1/2 (2 3/4-3-3 1/2-4)" [6 (7-7.5-9-10) cm], ending on a WS row.

Right Back Strap: Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 8 sts.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog.Turn. 7 sts.

**Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row until Strap measures 2 1/2 (2 1/2-3-3-3 1/2)" [6 (6-7.5-7.5-9) cm], ending on a WS row.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. Ch 3. Skip next 3 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc.Turn.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 3 sc in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc.Turn.

Next 2 rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog.Turn. 3 sc at end of last row. Fasten off.**

Left Back Strap: Next row: (RS). Skip next 5 (7-9-9-13) sc. Join B with sl st in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 9 sts.

Next row: Ch 1.1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog.Turn. 8 sts.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 7 sts.

Rep from ** to ** as given for Right Back Strap.

Front Bodice: 1st row: (RS). Skip next 6 (6-6-8-8) sc. Join B with sl st in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. 1 sc in each of next 30 (32-34-34-38) sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

2nd to 5th rows: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 23 (25-27-27-31) sc at end of 5th row.

6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row until work from marker measures 1 3/4 (2-2 1/4-2 3/4-3 1/4)" [4.5 (5-5.5-7-8.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

Left Front Strap: Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 8 sts.

Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog.Turn. 7 sts.

Next 3 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. 5 sc. Fasten off.

Right Front Strap: Next row: (RS). Skip next 5 (7-9-9-13) sc. Join B with sl st in next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

Next row: Ch 1.1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog.Turn. 8 sts.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 7 sts.

Next 3 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. 5 sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Bodice edging: With RS facing, join B with sl st in center of left armhole edge. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around outer edges of Bodice. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Cross Stitch Embroidery: With red yarn, work cross stitch embroidery in each alternating sc around 3rd rnd of Bodice. Mark center front st of Bodice 2 (2-2-4-4) rows down from neck edge.

Matching chart placement to center front st, using Red, Pumpkin and Cork yarn, work cross stitch embroidery from chart.

Drawstring: With 2 strands of A, make a chain 40 (44-44-48-48)" [101.5 (112-112-122-122) cm] long. Fasten off. Weave Drawstring through final rnd of A in Skirt below Bodice, having ends meet at center front. Sew on buttons to match buttonholes. Sew snap fasteners in position to secure ends of Straps.