Construction
Worked from the top down with increases along the shoulder line. You will work short rows to shape the neckline. After completing the increases, the front and back are worked separately. Before adding the sequin yarn and larger needles, stitches are set aside at each edge for the armhole openings. The skirt is worked with drop stitches. The sleeve edges are worked separately at last.

Size guide
This garment is designed with a very generous ease. It will fit as a top when it stops being a dress.

Sizes
2–3 (4–6) 7–9 (10–12) years
Measurements, garment laid flat
Width at widest point:
approx. 60 (66) 75 (82) cm | 23.6 (26.0) 29.5 (32.3) inches
Maximum yoke width:
approx. 38 (44) 48 (52) cm | 15.0 (17.3) 18.9 (20.5) inches
Length, hanging:
approx. 60 (65) 70 (76) cm | 23.6 (25.6) 27.6 (29.9) inches

Recommended needle size
4 mm circular needles, 40 and 80 cm | US 6 circular needles, 16 and 32 inches
7 mm circular needles, 80 cm | US 10.75 circular needles, 32 inches

Gauge (per 10 cm / 4 inches)
Ribbing on 4 mm needles (held double):
19 sts / 30 rows
Pattern on 7 mm needles:
10 sts
Length of pattern stripe with 4 rows and double yarn overs: 4.5 cm | 1.8 inches
Length of pattern stripe with 4 rows and triple yarn overs: 6.0 cm | 2.4 inches

Yarn
Rauma Alpakka Silk, double strands (or Silk Mohair double strands)
75 (100) 125 (150) g
+
Wollehalle Sequin Yarn or equivalent sequin yarn.
200 g
(Approx. grams used: 70 (80) 90 (100) g)

Skill level
Elementary | Easy | Experienced | Expert