Madalena Dress

This top-down dress features a repeating petal pattern forming the yoke and skirt. Elaborate diamond lace decreases in the full skirt create the illusion of extra layers. Moss and garter stitch add texture, while the lace stitches keep it cool for warm weather.

Made with growing babies in mind, the back closure is laced up for easy size adjustment, and the generous skirt won’t restrict movement. Depending on the child’s size, the dress will fit for up to a year and a half. For colder weather, the lace is adorable layered over long sleeves and leggings.

The pattern is charted whenever possible, with written instructions to accompany all charts. For easier reading, the two sizes are presented as separate sets of instructions and charts.

Techniques Used: lace knitting, knitting in the round, casting on additional stitches at the end of a row, short rows, crochet edging, i-cord.