This simple top down raglan dress features puff sleeves trimmed in lace, an intricate lace waistband and a full skirt with an easy lace border. Delicate, sweet and perfect for newborn to toddlers.

There are three options for the white lace trim. It can be knit, crochet or purchased premade. The pattern includes written and charted instructions for both knit and crochet versions.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
For Dress:

• 375 (425, 475, 550, 650) yds / 342 (389, 434, 503, 594)m fingering weight yarn (Sample was worked with Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply in Stonewashed
• Size US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 16 in. / 40cm long or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles 24 in. / 60cm long or size needed to obtain gauge
• Two Buttons Size ½ in. (12mm) For Lace Trim:
• For knit: Size 00 / 1.75 mm knitting needle and 8 yds / 7 m of Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread
• For crochet: US Size 0 / 1.75 mm crochet hook and 8 yds / 7 m Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread
• For purchased lace – ½ yd / 0.5m of ½ in. (12mm) wide lace and 1 yd / 0.5m of ½ in. (12mm) wide ruffled lace

This pattern has been tested and tech edited. I hope you enjoy it!

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