SIZING QUESTION

[ellencombs]

I'm new to this site and I have a general sizing question.

I want to crochet a dress for Christmas for a 12 month size girl.  I found a cute pattern but it's for 3 to 6  months.  I would really appreciate it if someone can explain how to figure out how to make the pattern work for 12 months?  If not, or if too complicated, does anyone have a pattern that would work for a 12 month baby girl?  I've looked everywhere I can think of.  I'm fairly experienced but I would try anything anyone can suggest. 

[magiccrochetfan]

welcome to the ville!

tell us more about the pattern you like, link to a description/photo of the dress if you can, that way we can probably make suggestions for similar look in the right size.  

[redrosesdz]

Welcome to Crochetville from me, too!

I like Kathy's suggestion. But, just in case we don't find something, a 1 yo around is not much different than a 6 mo. The biggest difference is height. Take her neck, chest and length from the base of the neck to where you want the dress to fall measurements. (Add some for growth while you work.) If it's a pullover, take her head measurement, too. Use the 6 mo pattern & add enough pattern repeats for your measurements. (You'll need a gauge swatch to calculate.) Also, add rows until you get the length you want. Does this make sense?

[ellencombs]

Thank you.  I'm going to see if I can copy a picture for the dress I found.  And if not, I think I understand Sharon's description, although it scares me a bit. 

This is a great site.  Glad I joined you!

 

[ellencombs]

Sharon, Thank you for your reply.  It took me a while but I figured it out.  Here's a link to the pattern I want. 

I really appreciate your help!!  https://www.e-patternscentral.com/image.html?prod_id=13815&mode=gallery

[Granny Square]

There are some similarly constructed patterns at freepatterns.com; you need to register, but it's free and they don't send  you annoying adds.  The below patterns start at 12 months and also a couple of larger sizes.  This site is run by the same folks as own e-patternscentral, I've seen some patterns drift between the free site and the pay-for site.

http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FC00855&cat_id=480  

http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FC00852&cat_id=480

http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FC00854&cat_id=480

 

 

[Granny Square]

More, also free but different site(s)...sort of drifting a bit from your original 'look' but having fun looking for 12 month dresses and their models...

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-bridesmaid-dress

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gabi-baby-dress

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-chic-baby-dress

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-miss-allisons-dress

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garden-lattice-jumper  is a jumper/pinafore but what a cute idea to embroider on it...

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/babys-special-tunic

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mickey-mouse-baby-romper  

Some free poinsettia appliques, if that was part of the look you were going for

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/poinsettia-ornament-l20293

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-poinsettia-flower