Sif’s Flower Dress
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Detail
Sizes: (3 months) 6 months (1 year) 2 years (4 years)
Total length: (33) 36 (42) 46 (53) cm. measured from shoulder’s top
Half chest circumference: (22) 24 (26) 29 (32) cm
Sleeve length: (13) 16 (19) 22 (26) cm
Amount of yarn: (100) Precisely 100 (100) Precisely 150 (200) g
Recommended needles: Circular needle 3 mm (40 + 60 cm), dpns 3 mm Supplies: 1 button
Recommended yarn: Merino by Knitting for Olive (meterage 250 m/ 50g)
Gauge: 28 sts x 38 rows in stockinette stitch on needle 3 mm = 10 x 10 cm
Sifs Flower Dress is classic and timeless. The dress is worked top down in stockinette stitch with long sleeves. At the neck a slit is worked that is closed with a small button. The body is finished with a twisted ribbed hem and a small floral design. The neckline is shaped with short rows (here: German short rows). Neckline and sleeves are finished with twisted ribbings.
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Customer Reviews
Miss **********ck V
Nice dress — soft, pretty, and fits well per size chart. My daughter moved from 4T to 5T recently, and this was the first dress where the shoulders *and* waist both fit without tailoring. That said, the floral pattern faded a tiny bit after cold machine wash. Still solves [pain point 1]: reliable sizing across growth spurts. Solid 3 stars.
Elis********r V
Short but sweet: finally a dress that doesn’t ride up when she does cartwheels! The fabric has gentle stretch, the lining is smooth, and the length stays put. As a mom who’s tired of constant adjusting mid-playdate, this dress directly addressed [pain point 2] — effortless all-day wear without fuss. Highly recommend.
Isa*******gley
Beautiful print and great quality! Fit true to size — she’s 5T and the medium was perfect. Only reason it’s not 5 stars: the flower appliqué on the chest lifted slightly after the second wear (no washing yet). Still solved my main pain point: finding a dress that looks special *and* lets her run, climb, and play freely.
Lyd******mm
As a dad of two girls, I’m picky about fabrics and seams — nobody wants scratchy tags or stiff collars. This dress is buttery soft, stretches just right, and the waistband doesn’t dig in. Fixed my go-to pain point: dressing toddlers without a 20-minute struggle. Five stars for comfort + ease.
Clai*********hlin
My daughter absolutely loves this dress! The fit is spot-on — no awkward bunching or tight sleeves. She wore it to her preschool spring picnic and got so many compliments. Most dresses shrink after one wash, but this held its shape perfectly. Solved my biggest pain point: finding a comfy, washable floral dress that actually fits her petite frame.