This dress in machine washable Liberty Wool Light, with cable and lace details, can be knit extra long as a christening gown (shown), for an heirloom sure to be handed down through the generations, or worked in a shorter length for everyday wear.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
3-6 (9-12) months. Shown in size 3-6 months.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 17½ (22)“; Length: 28½ (29)”

Yarn
Liberty Wool Light by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% washable wool; 50 g = approx 200 yards)
4 (5) balls 6601 Bleach

Needles
Circular knitting needles (16” and 24”) in size US 3 (3.25 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 1 (2.25 mm)

Other Materials
Cable needle (cn)
Crochet hook in size US 3/D (3.25 mm)
One ¼“ to ½” button
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers

Gauge
23 sts and 32 rnds/rows = 4” in St st using larger needle; 31 sts and 34 rnds/rows = 4” in Lace and Cable patt using larger needle; 21 sts and 36 rows = 4” in Old Shale Variation patt using larger needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge.