Sunny Sunny Sunny by Carol J. Sulcoski

Sunny days, blooming gardens and sweet cotton fabric were the inspiration for this little girl’s sundress.  The bodice is knitted in DK-weight cotton, then a skirt made from lightweight fabric is sewn on, speeding you over the finish line so you can enjoy the nice weather, too!  Extend the life of the dress by wearing it over a long-sleeve T on cooler days.

Sizes

Finished chest sizes 24.5 (26.5 28.5)” to fit toddler/girl’s size 2-4 (4-6, 6-8)
Approx. 2” of ease is suggested, although the ribbed waist gives much flexibility in fit
Shown in size 6-8

Yarn

Westminster Fibers/Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton DK (100% mercerized cotton; 118 yards [108 meters]/50 grams): 0770 Hot Pink (MC), 2 (3, 3) balls; 0258 Sky Blue (CC), 1 ball

Fabric

1 yd. lightweight cotton quilting fabric (shown in Westminster Fibers/Kaffe Fassett Fabrics Pink Daisy)

Needles

US#4 (3.5 mm): 16 or 24” circular, or size needed to get gauge
US#3 (3.25 mm):  16” circular, or one size smaller than above

Gauge

24 sts and 36 rows = 4” in St st using larger needles.

Notions

Removable markers; stitch holders (optional); tapestry needle; thread; sewing needle; straight pins