I have been looking for a good knit dress pattern for a while. I picked up the Oliver + S Hopscotch Dress pattern at the Smocking Shop's July sale. I made it about a month ago with some Chez Ami knit from my stash. Lucy wears a three in most clothing and patterns, but I made her a four in this because I heard it ran small. It fits well, but there is not a lot of growth room. I also cut the skirt to be more a-line than the pattern called for.
The pattern went together really quickly and overall I was pleased with the results. The only thing I wasn't completely happy with is my skirt and sleeve hems. I tried to do two lines of stitching and they aren't as uniform as I would like. I think I may make a long sleeve version of this for fall and do an applique on the skirt.
I had to include another picture I took of Lucy that day. I was feeding Maggie and she decided that she needed to feed Bitty. So sweet.
The Pogonip Pullover
3 weeks ago
To do two rows of stitching, you need a double needle. I recommend getting one as wide as your machine will allow.
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