Pinafore

The old-fashioned name is somewhat deceiving.  Instead, like Brooklyn, this dress has designs on being old-fashioned, but has a decidedly modern flair.   Knit in Dream in Color Classy (for if ever there's a worsted yarn with the yardage you need for this, it's Dream in Color) on US 8 needles, this takes a while, like most dresses, but it's not going to take you the rest of your life.

The eyelets are pushed out by purl rows just a bit, and are worked along the straps as well, so you can use whichever eyelet you wish as a buttonhole, allowing for endless adjustment without any button-moving.

The pockets at the sides pooch out--I used to see that on sweaters and liked the idea of it here.  The dress flares not at the sides, but throughout--if you look closely you can see tiny little holes from increases in this shot.  It's not enough to make the dress truly flared, but enough so a toddler can run and play in it.