Raindrops and Lollipops

Lollipops and Raindrops was released today!

It is written for 13 sizes from 6 months to 14 years and is suitable for DK weight yarns - what style will yours be?

We would love to hear what you think of Lollipops and Raindrops and what options you would choose for yours!

Lollipops and Raindrops Dress is part of the Sun and Sand collection that takes you on a journey to childhood places, carefree days, fragrant summers, best friends, sweet treats, and never ending wonders.

The dress is completely seamless and is worked from the top down. 

My favorite part about this design is that it allows you to stash bust your leftover yarns, it is also great for showcasing your prized variegated skeins you have been hoarding for a long time. The dress is equally amazing in gradient or self-striping yarns.

I have used an amazing technique developed by Susie Myers, “contiguous set-in sleeves”, that allows shoulder shaping and body construction without the use of a single short row. 

Note on yarn: the pattern is equally suitable for wool and cotton yarns or their blends.

Dress Length is measured from the underarm to where the back ends.

Size	Chest Size		Armhole Depth		Dress Length		Yarn requirements
							A-line		Tunic		Flapper		Twirly
	cm	inches	cm	inches	cm	inches	m	yd	m	yd	m	yd	m	yd
6m	43.5	17	9	3.5	23	9	274	300	297	325	311	340	329	360
9m	46	18	9	3.5	25.5	10	297	330	338	370	338	370	384	420
12m	48.5	19	10	4	28	11	357	390	389	425	411	450	448	490
18m	50.5	20	11	4.25	30.5	12	411	450	430	470	457	500	503	550
24m	53	21	11	4.25	33	13	457	500	485	530	521	570	549	600
3T	56	22	11.5	4.5	38	15	503	550	526	575	549	600	617	675
4T	58.5	23	12	4.75	41	16	549	600	585	640	622	680	686	750
5T	61	24	13	5	46	18	594	650	613	670	649	710	777	850
6-7	63.5	25	13	5	51	20	640	700	663	725	686	750	805	880
8-9	66	26	14	5.5	56	22	731	800	777	850	777	850	914	1000
9-10	68.5	27	15.5	6	61	24	777	850	800	875	846	925	1006	1100
10-12	73.5	29	16.5	6.5	66	26	823	900	869	950	914	1000	1143	1250
12-14	76	30	18	7	71	28	914	1000	960	1050	1006	1100	1280	1400

Suggested Yarn:

Sweet Merino DK by Colour Adventures

(100% merino; 229 m/250 yds in 115 g/4 0z);

Dia Merino DK from Colour Adventures        

(100% merino; 211 m/231 yds in 100 g/3.53 oz);

Cloud DK from Colour Adventures

(80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 234 m/256 yds in 113 g/4.0 oz.).

Notions:

4.0 mm/US #6 circular needles (60 or 80 cm/24 or 32”) or size to obtain gauge; 

3.5 mm/US #4 circular needles (30, 40 cm/12, 16”);

4 stitch markers to mark shoulder/sleeve areas;

1 stitch marker in color B to mark BOR;

Tapestry needle;

Waste yarn/stitch holders.

Yardage varies based on the style you choose. 

Lollipops and Raindrops Dress  $5 CAD;
Sun and Sand ebook $18 CAD