We can’t resist a Nordic knit, especially when it’s as out-and- out adorable as this tiny romper. Worked in a soft, muted yarn that’s delicate enough for newborns, the intricate details in this mini design are inspired by traditional Scandi knitwear. It’s cosy enough for autumn days, and makes a thoughtful gift for mamas with seriously on-trend offspring.
Instructions
The romper is knitted top-down in the round on circular needles. The pattern is given in four different sizes, but written for the smallest size. The patterns for the larger sizes are shown in brackets, increasing in order of size e.g. 1 (2, 3, 4) sts.
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Materials
- Drops Cotton Merino, 50% wool/50% cotton, 50g/110m per ball, two balls in Sea Green (29)
- 3mm and 3.5mm circular needles, 40cm (153⁄4") long
- 3mm double-pointed needles
- 6mm cable needle or double-pointed needle
- Three 1.5cm (5/8") buttons
- Two 2cm (3⁄4") buttons
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch holder
- Stitch marker
Tension
Approx. 22 sts and 30rowsinststto measure 10cm (4")
Abbreviations (UK)
- st(s) stitch(es) k knit
- p purl
- sl slip
- st st stocking st (if straight needles, knit one row, purl one row repeated, if knitting in the round knit all rounds) k2tog knit 2 stitches together
- p2tog purl 2 stitches together
- dpn(s) double pointed needle(s)
- tbl through back loop yo yarn over
- wyib with yarn in back wyif with yarn in front RS right side
- WS wrong side
Finished size
To fit 38 (44, 50, 54)cm (15 (173/8, 193⁄4, 211⁄4)") size waist
Knitted baby romper pattern
Using 3mm circular needles, cast on 84 (96, 108, 120) sts and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the sts. Place a stitch marker to indicate the start of each
