Slipster

Slipster

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Slipster
Slipster

Slipster is a cute little A-line dress with a lacy ruffle at the bottom and an overall slip stitch pattern.  Using slip stitches with hand-painted yarn helps avoid pooling of color, and keeps you entertained while you knit!

Materials
Schaefer Yarn Nichole (80% extrafine merino wool SUPERWASH, 20% nylon; 5 oz [140 g] / 405 yds [370 m]) 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) or other heavy fingering weight yarn

US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 16-inch, 24-inch, 32-inch circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 6 [4 mm] 16-inch circular needle or double pointed needles (or one size smaller than that needed to obtain gauge)
Stitch holders, one long, two short
Stitch markers, Color A- beginning of rnd, Color B- side seam

Gauge
21 sts / 28 rnds = 4 inches in pattern st with larger needle. Take time to check gauge.

Sizes
6-12 months (12-18 months, 2T, 3T, 4T)

Finished Measurements (see schematic)
Actual chest: 18 ¼ (20 ½, 22, 23 ½, 25) inches
Length from shoulder: 14 ½ (17, 20, 22 ½, 25) inches

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner