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.