Lacy Silk Christening Gown by Judith Durant

Lacy Silk Christening Gown

Knitting
September 2015
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in Little Petal Lace
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
260 yards (238 m)
To fit 0-3 months: 17"/43 cm chest circumference, 20"/51 cm length; 14"/35.5 cm head circumference
English

Knit with luscious shiny silk, this christening gown can be worn by your baby today, then put away and worn again by your baby’s baby years from now. The skirt is knitted with an open airy lace pattern and the bodice is a bit denser. A headband is included for a baby girl.

Gauge in Bell Lace pattern is 22 stitches=4”.
Other supplies: stitch markers (one in a unique color), ⅜“/10mm button, 1 yd of ½”/13mm satin ribbon, ½ yd/0.5m lining fabric, yarn needle, purchased rosette or other decoration for headband (optional), sewing needle and coordinating thread.