YARN The After Party No. 34 – Playtime Dress (Scheepjes) Printed Pattern

The YARN The After Party No. 34 – Playtime Dress (Scheepjes) Printed Pattern is an adorable, functional and modern design for knitting an everyday children's dress with a clean and versatile design. The garment is worked in the round from the neck down, with no seams, making it easy to adjust and comfortable for the baby. Ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions, the result is a timeless piece that is easy to mix and match and very pleasant to the touch.

Designed by the renowned Jane Burns, this pattern includes instructions for 5 sizes, from newborns to 3-year-old girls. The structure of the dress allows you to easily adapt the length of the body or sleeves, and its minimalist design leaves room for personalisation with colours, textures or accessories. Thanks to its printed format and clear explanations, it is perfect for knitters with some experience who are looking for a smooth and well-explained project.

The recommended yarn is Scheepjes Merino Soft, a premium wool that combines softness, elasticity and great stitch definition. By choosing this fibre, you will achieve a garment with an excellent drape that is non-itchy and perfect for sensitive skin. The Playtime Dress is an ideal project for gift-giving, dressing your little ones or as a special garment to create hand-knitted memories.

Key features of the YARN The After Party No. 34 printed pattern

The Playtime Dress is a dress designed to accompany little ones in their first games, comfortable and simple but with a quality finish. Its seamless top-down design allows for easy adjustment and a smooth knitting process.

  • ▷ Six sizes included: from 0 to 3 years.
  • ▷ Knitted in the round with Scheepjes Merino Soft, soft and stretchy.
  • ▷ Seamless top-down construction.
  • ▷ Printed in A5 format, ideal for knitting without screens.
  • ▷ Perfect for gifting or creating durable and comfortable children's garments.

Materials and tools for the Playtime Dress Printed Pattern (Scheepjes)

This pattern is based on high-quality materials and tools that are accessible to any regular knitter. The Merino Soft yarn is perfect for its softness and stitch definition.

Recommended yarn: Scheepjes Merino Soft (50g / 105m)

  • ▷ Quantity: between 6 and 11 balls depending on the size selected

Pattern colours:

  • Yarn A: 605 Hogarth x 3 (4: 5: 6: 7) balls
  • ▷ Yarn B: 602 Raphaël x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3) balls
  • ▷ Yarn C: 628 Botticelli x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball

Circular needles required:

  • ▷ 3.5 mm and 4 mm
  • ▷ Long cable or set of short needles, depending on size

Recommended accessories:

  • ▷ Stitch markers
  • ▷ Wool needle
  • ▷ Tape measure and scissors

Features of the printed pattern YARN The After Party No. 34 by Scheepjes.

The pattern comes in a high-quality printed booklet, ideal for knitters who enjoy working without screens. Its clear explanations and visual structure make it easy to understand.

  • Technique: Two-needle knitting (tricot), circular
  • Level of difficulty: Intermediate
  • Sizes included: 0–3 years
  • Language: British English
  • Format: A5 booklet, printed in full colour

What makes the YARN The After Party No. 34 Printed Pattern special

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The Playtime Dress is not only adorable: it is a garment designed with everyday functionality and comfort in mind. Its simple style, with clean lines and no seams, makes it a practical dress for babies and little girls, while its top-down construction allows you to easily adjust the length as needed.

What's more, it's knitted with Scheepjes Merino Soft, a warm and breathable wool that's perfect for any season. This pattern offers the possibility to customise colours, add decorative details or combine it with other knitted garments. It's an ideal project for knitters looking for something accessible yet beautiful, as well as for those who want to give a handmade garment that will really be worn.

Contents of the Printed Pattern YARN The After Party No. 34 – Playtime Dress (Scheepjes)

The printed booklet provides all the information you need to complete this project in a convenient, visual format that you can take with you while you knit.

  • ▷ Complete instructions for the Playtime Dress in 6 children's sizes
  • ▷ Size chart and fit recommendations
  • ▷ Detailed information on using Scheepjes Merino Soft
  • ▷ Step-by-step explanations of seamless circular knitting
  • ▷ Tips on needles, gauges and finishes
  • ▷ Pattern in British English with standard abbreviations
  • ▷ Full-colour printed A5 booklet, ideal for collectors