{"product_id":"k3032","title":"Summer Sleeveless Dress Knitting Pattern (K3032)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummer Sleeveless Dress – Naturally K3032\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sleeveless cotton dress with a gathered skirt, a narrow ribbed detail and shaped bodice. Sesia Batik gives the stocking stitch its colour effect and a touch of shimmer. The front and back are knitted flat from the hem upwards, joined at the shoulders and sides, then finished with picked-up neck and armhole bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes and fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes cover ages 1–8 years. The pattern gives the same chest measurement for the child and the finished garment, so compare the finished chest with a well-fitting garment before choosing a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo fit chest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinished chest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sesia-batik-10ply\"\u003eSesia Batik 10ply\u003c\/a\u003e, worked as one strand from the yarn supply. The yarn is 98% organic cotton and 2% polyester, with 75 metres per 50 g. The sample is photographed in shade 455. Allowances are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"display:table;width:100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSesia Batik\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e675 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 stitches × 28 rows over 10 cm in stocking stitch on 3.75 mm needles. Wash and dry a swatch before measuring; adjust needle size to achieve the pattern tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.25 mm and 3.75 mm knitting needles, or sizes needed for tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.25 mm circular needle with a 40 cm cord, or 3.25 mm double-pointed needles for the neckband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne stitch holder and a tapestry needle for sewing up and weaving in ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkills and preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfident Beginner. This project uses stocking stitch, garter stitch, ribbing, decreases, neck and armhole shaping, picking up stitches, a three-needle cast-off and seaming. It suits a knitter comfortable following garment shaping and finishing instructions. The main pieces are worked flat; the neckband is worked in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern correction for the 6-year size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Front section, work until the armhole measures \u003cstrong\u003e10 cm before starting the front neck shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the printed 19 cm. This is the Wild \u0026amp; Woolly-approved correction for the 6-year size; the full back armhole depth remains 15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eDigital PDF – Emailed\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Pattern – Posted\u003c\/strong\u003e. You are purchasing the Naturally K3032 knitting pattern only. Yarn, needles and notions are purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this dress need buttons or a zip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pattern has a pull-on neckline finished with a knitted band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I use the needle size suggested on the yarn label?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the dress pattern's tension: 22 stitches × 28 rows over 10 cm. Its suggested main needle is 3.75 mm, so swatch for the dress rather than relying on the yarn label's general recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a different children's cotton dress, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/k3029\"\u003eK3029 Summer Lace Dress pattern\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wentworth Distributors","offers":[{"title":"Printed Pattern – Posted","offer_id":45409922285733,"sku":"K3032","price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital PDF – Emailed","offer_id":45409922318501,"sku":"K3032-2","price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2278\/9631\/files\/Wild-and-Woolly-Yarns-Needlecraft-Patterns-Summer-Sleeveless-Dress-Knitting-Pattern-K3032-Printed-Pattern-Posted.jpg?v=1786515669","url":"https:\/\/www.wildandwoollyyarns.co.nz\/products\/k3032","provider":"Wild \u0026 Woolly Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}