Lil'Sister Romper knitting pattern
Unisex Baby and Toddler Romper
Although fully gender neutral, the Lil’Sister Romper was inspired by my second daughter Luna and her big bright smile. It is a comfy vest romper that can be worn with tights and a long sleeve top underneath during cold weather, or on its own during summer months. It is worked bottom up, using Moss St in the main body and Stockinette at the chest. It sports an opening at the bottom for easy nappy changes.
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Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 8 different sizes: Newborn (1-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 6-9 mo) (9-12 mo, 12-18 mo, 18-24 mo).
The finished garment measurements are provided below:
Chest circumference: 45 (48.5, 52, 54) (57, 60, 63) cm / 17¾ (19, 20½, 21¼) (22½, 23½, 24¾)”
Hips Circumference: 52 (56, 62, 64) (68, 72, 76) cm / 20½ (22, 24½, 25¼) (26¾, 28¼, 30)”
Length to Crotch from Shoulder: 32(37, 39, 42) (45, 48, 51) cm / 12½ (14½, 15¼, 16½) (17¾, 19, 20)”
Neckline Opening when Stretched: 31(35, 36, 38) (39, 41, 43) cm / 12¼ (12¾, 14¼, 15) (15½, 16, 17)”
Materials
YARN:185 (230, 270, 300) (340, 384, 430) m / 205 (255, 295, 330) (370, 420, 470) yrds of sport or DK weight yarn (size 3- according to CYC Standards)
Amounts are approximate and include some extra for swatching and margin of error.
Sample used Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo (80% Bamboo, 20% Wool - DK weight) in the color (081) Pink Linen.
NEEDLES: 4 mm circular needles on a 30 cm long cable (or a longer cable to work in the magic loop) for body and 3 mm for ribbing.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, 3 stitch holders (optional), 2 markers, 4 snaps or 4 buttons of 1 cm in diameter.
Alternative Yarns
Any DK weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:
Stylecraft, Naturals Bamboo & Cotton DK (60% Bamboo 40% Cotton,)
KnitPicks, CotLin (70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen)
Lion Brand, Truboo (100% Rayon from Bamboo)
