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Summer is here and your Little Miss is ready to enjoy the sunshine! This lightweight tunic can be knit for almost any summer occasion by varying the length. Knit it just below the waist and pair it with shorts for a fun day at the park, or knit it down to the knees for a breezy summer dress. Not your typical knit, this garment features basic techniques constructed in a unique way. The chevron skirt uses three colors to add pizazz and the bodice is knit with smocking stitches to create a stretchy and comfortable fit. The look is finished with tiny ruffles at the neckline and shoulder straps to secure the tunic. It’s time for Little Miss Sassy to have a summer look that fits her style!

SIZES
0-6mos (6-12mos, 18mos, 2T, 3T, 4, 6)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
The bodice is designed to fit with 5-7” negative ease. Choose the “Tunic” length for a fit just below the waistline or a “Dress” length to fit just above the knees. Bias tape (in the MC) is stitched onto the back of the straps to prevent the fabric from stretching.
Bodice: 11.75” (12.5”, 13.5”, 14.25”, 15”, 16”, 17.75”)
Bodice Length: 3.75” (4”, 4.25”, 4.5”, 4.75”, 5”, 5.5”)
Skirt Length (Tunic/Dress): 6”/8.25” (7”/9.25”, 7.5”/10.5”, 8.75”/11.75”, 8.75”/11.75”, 10.5”/13.5”, 11.75”/14.75”)
Strap Length/Bias Tape Needed: 5.25”/10.5” (5.5”/11”, 6.25”/13”, 6.5”/13”, 7”/14”, 7.25”/14.5”, 7.75”/15.5”)

YARN
Spud and Chloë FINE
(80% wool, 20% silk; 248 yards / 65 grams)
MAIN COLOR: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s)*
COLOR A: 1 skein*
COLOR B: 1 skein
Baby sample shown in ‘Wildberries’, ‘Calypso’,‘and ‘Popcorn’, Toddler sample shown in ‘Red Hot’, ‘Clementine’, and ‘Bumble Bee’*

YARDAGE
Color MC/A/B
6mos: 115/80/80
12mos: 130/100/100
18mos: 150/115/115
2T: 155/120/120
3T: 200/120/140
4: 210/165/165
6: 270/180/180

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75mm) 24” circular and US 4 (3.5mm) 16” circular, or as required to meet gauge

GAUGE
26 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles
38 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in smocking stitch on smaller needles
16 sts and 26 rows = 2.25” wide and 3” tall stockinette chevron pattern on larger needles

NOTIONS
bias tape in Main Color (see “Finished Dimensions” for lengths), sewing thread in Main Color, stitch markers, tapestry needle, sewing needle

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner or Intermediate

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