So, after three months of knitting I have completed the Charlotte Dress (designed by Nicole Montgomery, * and available here on ravelry).
I loved knitting this, and found the pattern excellent- clearly worded and very easy to follow.
Having knitted a tension square, I adjusted my needle size down, and knitted it using 2.25mm circulars. I got slightly bored knitting the skirt, since, with such small needles and 4 ply wool, it took a long time to knit about 11 inches! Doing it in the round was, in some ways, even harder, because you didn't even know when you had completed a row, given that it was all knit! Still, I was delighted when I finished the skirt!
Having got that under my belt (pardon the pun!), I was convinced that it looked too big for 6-12 months. However, I'd been good and done a tension square, so I kept going and got on with the bodice, which was so much fun! I loved working the smocking stitch, and seeing something other than stocking stitch appear on this pretty little dress. I was impressed by the attention to detail, for example, the pretty little button band at the back.
I also loved knitting the little arm borders- very simple and elegant.
The little one fits beautifully in the dress (being 2 weeks shy of 6 months), and it will be perfect for the colder months ahead.
I hope your week is going well.
C x
* Nicole also has a very beautiful blog here.
