Knit Shirtwaist Dress Pattern Size 12 to 20

Shirtwaist Dress :  This pattern contains directions to knit the dress pictured.  A comfortable, on the go type dress, this shirtwaist features a long front button panel, short sleeves and the typical notch collar.   The length is well above knee, however, you can lengthen should you desire.  The dress is sized for misses or women between 12 and 20.  Directions are for size 12.  Changes for 14, 16, 18 and 20 are in parentheses. 

Materials: PAULINE DENHAM Nomotta Splendour (1 oz. skein): 20 (22-24- 26-28) skeins;   7 buttons and belt;   Knitting Needles: 1 pair each No. 5 and No.8;   Steel crochet hook Size 1.   Gauge: With double yarn-5 sts = 1".