Goldfish Bowl Dress by Ashley Rao

Goldfish Bowl Dress

Knitting
February 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in String of Purls
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
23½ (24½, 26, 27½, 28½)" chest circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Bold, nautical stripes and swimming goldfish will make any little girl feel like queen of the high seas. Garter stitch ridges, short rows, bobbles, and an applied I-cord edging provide fun for adult knitters.

Finished Size 23½ (24½, 26, 27½, 28½)“ chest circumference. Dress shown measures 24½”.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd 135 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #4856 deep indigo (MC), 3 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #4003 linen white (CC1), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #4405 tangerine (CC2), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four ½“ buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4” in String of Purls patt on larger needles.