Tuesday 9 April 2013

Child's Fun Top and a Giveaway!

This is another cute little top that I have had on my to do list for a while.




Made with eight strips of granny squares which are joined as you go, each strip is then crocheted together to make the skirt.  The bodice is crocheted from the top of the skirt upwards, then the sleeves are made separately and sewn into place.
I embellished the bodice with a simple flower

The flower
magic circle
10 sc into circle, join with ss to 1st sc
10 ch, ss into beg ss, ss into next sc
*10 ch, ss into same sc, ss into next sc* to end 



The dress is in five sizes from age two years to ten.


I made the smallest size which turned out smaller than the pattern because I used finer yarn.  



It took 126 grams of Dk wool

you can find the free pattern here

Now for the Giveaway!

Shari from Kashmere Kisses is giving away a super sweet little handmade bunny and more!


why not pop over to her lovely blog and read all about it :)

23 comments:

  1. Very cute top! And lovely colors:) thanks for sharing!

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  2. What a lovely little dress. I just love your work....just precious! Thanks so much for adding a little note about my giveaway...your the best!
    Hugs, Shari!

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  3. Such a cute little top. Love granny squares incorporated into children's clothing!

    Love Shari's blog too. Nice give-a-way!

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  4. The dress is adorable, Linda! So sweet! I love the little granny squares, how nice to combine them in a dress :)

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  5. Love the dress - the colours are very pretty.
    Thanks for the link.

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  6. Very pretty and adorable top! The granny squares are never out of fashion and would look super on any girl!

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  7. Beautiful dress,like it .....cute and adorable.

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  8. Very cute little dress, and nice colors too. The flower looks great on it.

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  9. That crocheted top is absolutely adorable. Too bad it doesn't come in big girl sizes. :) Have a great rest of the week. Tammy

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  10. What a good idea! And a lovely little dress;)

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  11. Lovely baby dress :) You always make such cozy tings for children.Do you sell them or gift?
    That hand made bunny is really cute, I will check out the blog.

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    1. Thank you Hindustanka, most of the things I make go to charity :)

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    2. This is a good cause! Well done :)

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  12. This is so sweet! It would be perfect for my little girl, I might give it a try!

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  13. Such a cute little dress, and the little flower adds just that extra bit of crochet goodness!

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  14. Thank you for you lovely comments everyone :)

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  15. Great :)
    Greetings from Poland :D
    Katarzyna

    www.sajuki.blogspot.com

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  16. Linda, this is such a cute dress! a great combination of granny squares and DC´s. wonderful :-)

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  17. Lovely little dress Linda and beautiful flower - just hooked one v pretty and straightforward!!
    Thanks
    Ali x

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    1. That's great Ali, hope we get to see a photo :)

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  18. Very cute! Lovely colours too x

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