Free knitting pattern for a royal baby dress.
This free knitting pattern provides detailed instructions for creating a charming and intricate “Royal Baby Dress,” suitable for sizes ranging from 6 months to 4 years. The design features a distinctive, textured panel on the front, incorporating cables, bobbles, yarn overs, and decreases to create a visually rich and engaging pattern. The dress is constructed using a hybrid top-down approach.
The skirt is worked first, in the round from the bottom up, and utilizes a repeating scallop pattern for a delicate, decorative hem. The pattern then transitions to a garter stitch yoke, worked both in the round and flat, with strategic decreases to shape the bodice. The front and back are worked separately above the armholes, allowing for neck shaping. Sleeves are worked flat, mirroring the scalloped hem of the skirt, and then seamed to the armholes.
A garter stitch neckband, complete with a buttonhole closure, is added by picking up stitches around the neckline. The pattern uses a combination of standard knitting abbreviations and clearly defined stitch patterns (“Panel Patt” and “Border Patt”), making it a project best suited for intermediate or advanced knitters. The detailed instructions and multiple size options make this a rewarding project, resulting in a truly special, heirloom-quality garment. The pattern is worked using a combination of 3mm and 3.25mm knitting needles. The required amount of TLC Baby Yarn, in the colour Bright Pink, is also given.
