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Christening Gown & Party Dress Pattern

$2.99 $4.99

SKU: PDL719A_719

Available Yarn & Accessories For This Pattern

Mary Maxim Twinkle (230 Yds/1.75 Oz) Party Dress

Lilac ($2.99)

Knitting Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm).

14" (35.56 cm) Single Point Aluminum Knitting Needle size 2 (2.75 mm) ($2.24)

14" (35.56 cm) Single Point Aluminum Knitting Needle size 3 (3.25 mm) ($2.24)

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Description

Discover the charm of knitting a beautiful christening gown or party dress using our classic vintage pattern. Originally created in 1960, this design features Mary Maxim Twinkle, a soft and elegant fingering weight yarn that provided 175 yards per 1 oz skein, perfect for crafting a timeless keepsake. We have an incredible selection of fingering-weight yarns to choose from today, including Mary Maxim Twinkle! Note: yardage varies. Materials Needed Christening Dress: 7 oz fingering weight yarn, and Party Dress (5 oz), a size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm), and 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles. Fits child 6-9 months—Intermediate knit. 

Stitch Requirements: Knit, purl, stockinette stitch, increase, decrease, repeat, slip stitch, work even as set, place marker.
 
Pattern is available for download only and requires Adobe Reader or a similar program to view. After your purchase, you may download the pattern from your account. Please contact us if you have any questions.



Important Information


Brand: Mary Maxim
Fashion: Vintage
Hook Size: N/A
Needle Size: 2 (2.75 mm)
Needle Size: 3 (3.25 mm)
Pattern Cost: Paid Download
Pattern Type: Sweater
Project Type: Knit
Published Circa: 1950's
Size: 6-9 months.
Yarn Range: Mary Maxim Baby's Best
Yarn Range Number: 444
Yarn Weight: 3 Light

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Mary Maxim

Christening Gown & Party Dress Pattern

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$2.99 $4.99

Discover the charm of knitting a beautiful christening gown or party dress using our classic vintage pattern. Originally created in 1960, this design features Mary Maxim Twinkle, a soft and elegant fingering weight yarn that provided 175 yards per 1 oz skein, perfect for crafting a timeless keepsake. We have an incredible selection of fingering-weight yarns to choose from today, including Mary Maxim Twinkle! Note: yardage varies. Materials Needed Christening Dress: 7 oz fingering weight yarn, and Party Dress (5 oz), a size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm), and 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles. Fits child 6-9 months—Intermediate knit. 

Stitch Requirements: Knit, purl, stockinette stitch, increase, decrease, repeat, slip stitch, work even as set, place marker.
 
Pattern is available for download only and requires Adobe Reader or a similar program to view. After your purchase, you may download the pattern from your account. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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