Pretty in pink baby dress...

I felt like knitting something quick and pretty. This pattern has been in my queue for quite a while and it fitted the bill perfectly. I just used wool I already had and it took only about 60g. I already had the buttons as well and they match the cream stripes beautifully. 

I sewed the buttons on very carefully. This is a charity knit and it is always in my mind that these knits will get a lot of use. If a button were to come off, it is unlikely to be sewn back on again and that would be a shame as, hopefully, this dress will last for years and fit many babies.  It is even designed to grow with the baby.  When it becomes too short to be worn as a dress, it can still be worn as a little top over shorts or leggings.

It is a quick knit and I will be doing many more for either charity or friends. Here is a link to the pattern http://rebeccagunn.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/super-simple-baby-tunic.html

Anyone planning to knit this pattern should read the notes at the end as there is a counting error in the front bodice. It is mentioned in the notes and the pattern writer has promised to correct it, but hasn't yet done so. 

There is also a pattern version for knitting on a circular needle. I knitted the flat needles version and was quite happy with sewing up the side seams as they are short. The pattern recommends sewing up with a mattress stitch which I have just investigated and will use next time. It gives a flatter seam; but isn't easy to use with stripes...as I discovered too late.