Mama bear loves her baby bear in this sweet little dress (sic: actually this is a pullover sweater, but it could be modified as a dress). Featuring colorwork on both the front and back, as well as contrasting ribbing at the hem, sleeves and collar, this adorable dress (sic: actually this is a pullover sweater, but it could be modified as a dress) will look oh-so-cute on your little one.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 16 (17, 18, 19, 20)” for infant size 3m (6m, 12m, 18m, 24m)

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Berroco Comfort (50% Acrylic, 50% Nylon; 210 yards 193 meters/100 grams): #9771 Driftwood Heather (MC, 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) skeins, #9760 Beet Root (CC1, 1 skein), #9807 Military Mix (CC2, 1 skein), #9734 Licorice (CC3, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) straight, 8 (5.0mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) ½” buttons, matching thread, sewing needle

Special Stitches: K1, P1 Rib