This versatile piece, worked from the top down, can be worn as a top or transformed into a dress, by adding a fabric skirt using basic sewing techniques.

Skill Level
Intermediate knitter/Beginner sewer

Sizes
6 (12-18, 24-36) months. Shown in size 12-18 months.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 19 (20¾, 22)“, buttoned with ½” overlap
Length: 6½ (7, 7½)“, including 2” Lace edging

Yarn
Provence by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% mercerized Egyptian cotton; 50 g = approx 102 yards)
2 (3, 3) hanks in 5801 Bleach White, 5823 Biddeford Shrimp or 5850 Mellow Rose

Needles
Circular knitting needles (16” and 24”) in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
One yard of coordinating fabric (44” wide)
Common pins
Coordinating sewing thread and sewing needle
Six ½“ buttons

Gauge
20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st, blocked; 19-st Lace panel meas approx 3¾“ wide, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge.