Whiteworks Christening Gowns                  Free shipping to any US address!

  A list of christening gownsLots to read about embroidery and christenings and whatever caught my fancyFree knitting patterns, puzzles, bookmarksVery important information about ordering and shippingEmail Judy with any questionsBack to square one

The gorgeous gown designed for All My Children The Ayrshire gown in Irish linen designed with tradition in mind
A 4 foot long beauty with bows and doves all over
Casey is a long christening gown with lace and embroidery
Our Celtic gowns are the most popular made of Irish linen and lots of embroidery
The Celtic gown, slip, bonnet and blanket all in one collection
Our Celtic gown featuring a panel of lace-made diamonds and embroidery inside
The Criswell christening gown features a panel down the front filled with embroidery motifs from Criswell
A soft, simple gown for boys and girls
The Kyle gown is Swiss batiste, 3 feet long and beautifully styled
The Madison gown features tucks and pintucks
The gorgeous Miranda is made of panels and godets, lots of lace and embroidery. The ultimate.
The Robert gown is Swiss batiste with a small bit of embroidery for the simple but elegant taste.


Whiteworks' size chart
A sampling of the many many embroidery designs available from which to choose for your gown
Accessories, slips, blankets, bonnets, hankies, booties and more.
A list of items Whiteworks has on hand, in stock now.
Tips for preserving and caring for your heirloom christening gown
Comments from customers
A photographic pictorial of the wee ones who have worn our gowns.
Huge list of books for you to browse



 

 

 

 



 


 

A baby blanket to knit

 

One skein of Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn, size 10 needles.

 

Cast on 147

Row 1: P

Row 2: *K1, P1* across, end K1.

   Repeat rows 1 and 2, 3 more times for border.  ( I call it the Chorus.)

 

Row 9: *P7, K1, YO, K2tog, K4* repeat, end P7.

Row 10: *K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P7* repeat, end K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1.

Row 11: *P7, K2 , YO, K2tog, K3*, repeat, end P7.

Row 12:  Repeat row 10.

Row 13: *P7, K3, YO, K2tog, K2 *, repeat, end P7.

Row 14:  Repeat row 10.

Row 15: *P7, K4, YO, K2tog, K1*, repeat, end P7.

Row 16:  Repeat row 10.

Row 17: *P7, K5, YO, K2tog*, repeat, end P7.

Row 18: Repeat row 10.

(chorus)

Rows 19-24:  Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for those 6 rows.

 

Repeat rows 9-24 for pattern until you're down to enough yarn for a border…continue repeating rows 1 and 2, then cast off loosely.

 

Variation 1:  P through the back on all P stitches in the lattice work sections.  This makes a great twist.  You may also reverse rows of stockinette lace in alternating sections, as shown in picture below.  Instructions follow.

 

Row 1: P all stitches.

Row 2: *K1, P1 through the back*, repeat across, end K1.

   Repeat rows 1 and 2, 3 more times for border.  (This is "lattice work" but I call it the Chorus.)

 

Row 9: *P7, K1, YO, K2tog, K4* repeat, end P7.

Row 10: {*K1, P1 through the back*, 3 times, K1, P7} repeat, end K1, P1 through the back*, 3 times, K1.

Row 11: *P7, K2 , YO, K2tog, K3*, repeat, end P7.

Row 12:  Repeat row 10.

Row 13: *P7, K3, YO, K2tog, K2 *, repeat, end P7.

Row 14:  Repeat row 10.

Row 15: *P7, K4, YO, K2tog, K1*, repeat, end P7.

Row 16:  Repeat row 10.

Row 17: *P7, K5, YO, K2tog *, repeat, end P7.

Row 18:  Repeat row 10.

(chorus:)

Rows 19-24:  Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

 

Row 25: *P7, K5, YO, K2tog,* repeat, end P7.

Row 26:  Repeat row 10.

Row 27: *P7, K4, YO, K2tog, K1*, repeat, end P7.

Row 28: Repeat row 10.

Row 29: *P7, K3, YO, K2tog, K2 *, repeat, end P7.

Row 30:  Repeat row 10.

Row 31: *P7, K2 , YO, K2tog, K3*, repeat, end P7.

Row 32: Repeat row 10.

Row 33: *P7, K1, YO, K2tog, K4* repeat, end P7.

Row 34: Repeat row 10.

 

Rows 35-40: Chorus for 6 rows.

Repeat Rows 9-40 in pattern, until it's as long as you like, then add border...and bind off.

 

Copyright
Whiteworks Christening Gowns

2009

5220 US Hwy 6
Rome, OH  44085

No brick and mortar store.  Online only.
Please call with questions

440-474-4009

 Copyright note:  Through a LOT of history, women, men, children, and very capable dogs, dolphins and gerbils may have made up these patterns.  To my knowledge, I've never seen them so I haven't stolen them.  You have my permission to make any of the items I've designed on this website and give them as gifts, keep them for yourself, or sell them and become a millionaire.  (Aren't YOU the clever one?!)  You may print up and distribute as many copies as you like, as long as this page is unaltered.  (That means, don't change anything.)  AND YOU MAY NOT CHARGE ANYTHING. 
  But if someone should ask...tell them Judy on the internet designed it, and may Good Fortune seek you for your honest kindness.  :)