Baby Boy Girl Christening Dress Bonnet & Shawl Set – Restored Vintage Knitting Pattern All-Over Lace Premature Birth Special Occasion 3ply 14''–16'' A4 & US Letter PDF Instant Download– 237

Exquisite, light and utterly breathtaking — this vintage lacy christening set features a long dress, bonnet and shawl all worked in a beautiful all-over lace pattern. The dress is worked in the traditional way from the bottom up, beginning with the dress edging, creating a truly heirloom-quality piece. Premature baby and birth sizes included.

Sizes — Dress & Bonnet: 14'' and 16'' (36 and 41 cm) chest, approx. Premature Baby and Birth

Shawl: 46'' x 46'' (115 x 115 cm) excluding edging

Yarn: 3ply (Super Fine / US Fingering weight)
3mm knitting needles; 3mm circular needle for shawl and dress edging (optional, to accommodate large stitch count).
Please refer to the photo for full materials required.

Skill level: Intermediate

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• High Resolution PDF
• A4 + US Letter Formats Included
• Instant Digital Download After Purchase
• No physical items are shipped

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