This pattern from 1970 is of a shell stitch, sleeveless short dress for toddlers to adult women.

It calls for 8 (10, 12, 12) ounces of knitting worsted yarn. For toddler and child sizes, use the H hook. For women’s sizes, use the I hook.

GAUGE:
On size H: 3 shell stitches to 5”.
On size I: 3 shell sitches to 5-1/2”.