Short Sleeve Little Dress Knit Kit
Short Sleeve Little Dress Knit Kit
Knit a little summer dress with short sleeves and a gently flared skirt. Naturally’s K350 pattern pairs with your choice of Bio Sesia 5 in a solid shade or Bio Bimbo in a self-patterning colour mix, both in breathable organic cotton 4ply.
Why You'll Love This Knit Kit
- Six pattern sizes, from newborn to 4 years.
- Choose a solid colour or a self-patterning cotton.
- Short-row shaping gives the lower edge its gentle flare.
About the Pattern
The dress is worked flat in separate pieces, with wrap-and-turn short rows, shaped armholes and neckline, and picked-up neck edging. The sleeves and side seams are sewn to finish.
Skill Level
Intermediate. You should be comfortable with short rows, shaping, picking up stitches and seaming.
Finished Measurements & Choosing a Size
Choose by chest measurement; ages are a guide.
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6-9 months | 12-18 months | 2-3 years | 3-4 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 66 |
| Lower edge (cm) | 56 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 81 | 86 |
| Length to back neck (cm) | 25 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 42 | 48 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Yarn Included
| Kit size option | Total yarn supplied |
|---|---|
| Newborn / 3 months / 6–9 months | 360 m |
| 12–18 months / 2–3 years | 540 m |
| 3–4 years | 720 m |
Sizes with the same yarn quantity share a kit option. Each kit supplies one dress; follow the instructions for your chosen pattern size.
Yarn Information
Choose Bio Sesia 5 for a solid shade or Bio Bimbo for a self-patterning colour mix. Both are 100% organic cotton 4ply with 180 metres per 50 g. Knit with one strand throughout. Select the yarn and shade together under Yarn & Colour; the price reflects your chosen yarn.
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.25 mm needles. Wash and dry your tension square before measuring; change needle size if needed.
Needles and Notions
You will need 3 mm and 3.25 mm knitting needles, stitch holders, stitch markers and a sewing needle. Needles and tools are not included. This dress does not require buttons.
Kit Includes
- Your selected organic cotton yarn, in the metres shown above for your kit size.
- One printed Short Sleeve Little Dress pattern K350.
Care
Follow the care instructions on your chosen yarn’s ball band. Reshape and dry flat.
Why We Love This Kit
A lovely summer dress to knit for a baby gift or a little one’s everyday wardrobe.
Choosing this project
Skill level: Intermediate. This summer dress uses wrap-and-turn short rows, shaping and seams. Choose solid Bio Sesia 5 or self-patterning Bio Bimbo cotton. The Naturally K350 knitting pattern is available separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose solid or self-patterning cotton?
Yes. Select Bio Sesia 5 for a solid shade or Bio Bimbo for colour changes in the yarn.
How is the skirt shaped?
Wrap-and-turn short rows create the gently flared lower edge.
How much yarn is supplied?
360, 540 or 720 metres, according to your selected size group.
What sizes are covered?
Newborn to approximately 3–4 years. Use the chest measurements to choose your size.
Are needles included?
No. You need 3 mm and 3.25 mm needles plus basic finishing tools.