Milse (pron. mil-SHAY) is Gaelic for “sweet things” and that is exactly what this little dress and your darling girl are.

Milse is worked seamlessly in the round, from the top down, starting with a provisional cast (photo tutorial included in the pattern). You make the choice to have long or short sleeves, and you make the choice to have a “bubble” skirt as pictured or a regular skirt.

Milse is a great basic patten to have in your library. In 7 sizes from 6 months to 10 years you will knit it again and again. Easy to knit and easy to wear it can be dressed up or down, solid colour, different stripes, add an intarsia motif, the options are endless and they all start with this pattern.

Suitable for the advanced beginner who is confident working in the round.

Chest (child)
45.5 (48, 53, 58, 62.5, 66.5, 70) cm.
18.2 (19.2, 21.2, 23.2, 25, 26.6, 28) in
Yarn
DK wool yarn.
I used Rare Earth essentials 8ply
Alpaca and superfine merino 50 g = 100 metres
(110 yards)
MC 200 (256, 288, 380, 460, 544, 584) m
220 (282, 317, 418, 506, 599, 642) yards
CC 100 (128, 144, 190, 230, 272, 292) m
110 (140, 158, 210, 253, 300, 321) yards
Long sleeves require an additional
100 (128, 144, 190, 230, 272, 292) m
110 (140, 158, 210, 253, 300, 321) yards
Needles
3.25 mm (US 3) circular 80 cm 32”
4 mm (US 6) circular 80 cm 32”
Or size needed to achieve gauge, and your preferred method of working in the round.
(I recommend the Magic Loop method).
Notions
5 stitch markers.
Darning needle.
Scrap yarn for holding sts.
Crochet hook in size similar to larger needle for provisonal cast on.

This pattern has been test knitted and tech edited.