From earthy tones to vibrant hues, the right dress can make all the difference
This is another occasion to skip a tuxedo
Sleeve Separation (RS) ch2 Back hdc in the next 16[19,21,24,27] sts Armhole hdc in ch st skip the next 27[31,35,41,45] sts hdc in the ch st Front hdc in the next 33[39,43,49,55] sts Armhole hdc in ch st skip the next 27[31,35,41,45] sts hdc in the ch sp Back hdc in the next 17[20,22,25,28] sts sl st to the first hdc turn TOTAL STITCHES 70 [82, 90, 102, 114] Body Row 1 (WS) ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st to the first hdc, turn Repeat first row 1[1,3,3,5] times Puff Row (WS) ch2, alternate puff/hdc around the row, sl st to the first puff st, turn Hdc Row ch2, hdc in each st around the row turn Skirt Ruffle Row (see pic & video below) ch2, *[work (1 hdc in the front loop, 1 hdc in the back loop) in the first hdc] repeat from * across row, sl st to the first hdc, turn Skirt Row 1 ch2, hdc in each st across, sl st to the first hdc, turn Repeat Skirt Row 1 until your dress measures 33cm/13in [41cm/16in,46cm/18in, 56cm/22in, 63.5cm/25in] from the top of the shoulder or your desired length
Matching elbow-length gloves will give your child a royal look while the petal crown tops off their transformation
Decorative contrast stitching at the neckline in soft aqua adds a subtle touch of interest, while discreet side pockets keep it functional
