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Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress
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Product Description
This lacy cotton dress with a bit of Old World charm will keep your little one cool and chic on a summer day! Named after our charismatic niece/daughter Mayhem, it makes a wonderful special occasion dress and a great gift.
The dress is worked in the round from bottom to top, with straps knit last, and uses two lace patterns: a simple and traditional all-over pattern for the skirt and a more elaborate lace edging. It’s higher waisted in the smaller sizes and longer waisted for larger sizes, with ways to modify the length of the chevron bodice and/or lace skirt noted.
This pattern is a knitted version of Charissa Pray’s crocheted Infant Darling Danger Dress, developed in cooperation with her.
Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress by Rebekah Wilce
What is Being Made
The Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress is a lacy cotton dress designed for infants and toddlers, ranging from newborn through 24 months. Named after a charismatic niece and daughter, this garment combines delicate lacework with Old World charm, making it suitable for special occasions or as a thoughtful gift. The dress offers a cool, chic option for summer wear while maintaining an elegant aesthetic appropriate for formal events.
Sizing and Yardage Requirements
This pattern is available in five sizes to accommodate growing babies:
- Size 0-3 months: 16 inches (40.5 cm) bodice/chest, 14 inches (35.5 cm) length including straps, requiring 150-200 yards (137-183 meters) of yarn
- Size 3-6 months: 17 inches (43 cm) chest, 15.5 inches (39 cm) length, requiring 200-250 yards (183-229 meters)
- Size 6-12 months: 18 inches (45.5 cm) chest, 16.5 inches (42 cm) length, requiring 250-300 yards (229-274 meters)
- Size 12-18 months: 19 inches (48 cm) chest, 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) length, requiring 300-350 yards (274-320 meters)
- Size 18-24 months: 20 inches (50.5 cm) chest, 18.5 inches (47 cm) length, requiring 370-420 yards (338-384 meters)
Construction Techniques
The Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress is worked in the round from the bottom to the top, a construction method that creates a seamless garment with continuous circular knitting. The straps are knit last, added after the main body is complete. This approach allows for efficient construction and a polished finish. The designer offers flexibility in the finished look, as the dress can be made high-waisted or with a lower waistline, allowing customization based on personal preference or desired styling.
Stitches and Lace Details
The dress features lacy stitch patterns that create the delicate, ornamental appearance characteristic of Old World design. These lace elements are central to the garment's aesthetic, providing visual interest and a feminine, heirloom quality suitable for special occasions.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress is designed to be knit with worsted weight cotton yarn. Cotton is an ideal fiber choice for a summer baby dress, offering breathability and comfort for warm weather wear. The worsted weight provides structure while remaining lightweight enough for infant comfort. Circular needles are required for working the dress in the round.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. The designer humorously notes that the pattern requires moderate attention to detail—described as "up to 2 glasses of wine" level of focus. This rating indicates that while the pattern is not suitable for complete beginners, knitters with foundational skills and experience working with basic stitch patterns should be able to successfully complete the project. The intermediate classification likely reflects the combination of lace work, circular knitting, and shaping required.
Design Credits
The Mayhem & Old Lace Baby Dress is a collaborative design by Rebekah Wilce and Charissa Pray, combining their expertise in creating heirloom-quality garments for babies and young children.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Heavy Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | Rebekah Wilce |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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