Knitting: Pretty as a Princess Crown and Skirt Set

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Pretty as a Princess Crown and Skirt Set Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Infant/Baby

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knitting in the round
decreasing and increasing
kitchener stitch or 3 needle bind off
pick up and knit stitches

Pattern Description:

I have admired the lovely crocheted crowns on babies and I wanted to be able to make them as well. So I sat and after much trial and error I finally came up with this design.

Changes made to pattern on 2/5/2013 for a more frilly ruffle (the way the photo depicts the ruffle, I finally found my chicken scratch notes from the original pattern as I made it).

Gauge:

5 sts and 7 rows = 1 inch in stockinette stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Crown 12", 14", 16"
Skirt 12", 14", 16

Materials:

1 skein of Vanna's Choice will be enough to make 1 crown and 1 skirt in all 3 sizes

You Will Also Need:

DPNs in same size as circular needle - US 8
US 8 Circular
US 7 Circular

Suggested yarn:

170 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Lion Brand

Colorway:

Any