Knitting: Judith Owl Wrap Around Dress / Tunic

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Judith Owl Wrap Around Dress / Tunic Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Infant/Baby, Girls

Item:

Dress

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Change colors
simple crochet techniques such as chain and slip stitch

Pattern Description:

"Judith is a child's wrap-around frock that was inspired by my Auntie Judy's collection of all things 'owl' from my childhood. It is knit seamlessly from the bottom up in stockinette, with shaping at each side, an asymmetrical overlapping front & a three needle bind off at the shoulders. Simple crochet and embroidery techniques are used to create the charming embellishments and tie closures of the Judith Owl Dress."

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Gauge:

17sts & 24 rows = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

3 months(6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs)
Finished Chest Circumference: 17(19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32)"
Length: 12 (14, 15.5, 17.5) | 19 21, 23, 25, 27"

Materials:

Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle
Blunt needle
waste yarn or spare circular needle
4.5mm circular needles
5mm Crochet Hook

You Will Also Need:

Three 1" buttons or toggles (optional)