80. Long and Short Sleeve Bodysuit Knit Pattern (PDF Download)
Long and Short Sleeve Bodysuit Knit Pattern
Knit a practical and versatile baby bodysuit set with this unisex knitting pattern, including matching bootees.
This design includes a choice of long or short sleeves and has buttonholes worked on both sides, allowing the outfit to be knitted before the baby’s gender is known.
The bodysuit features a beautiful diamond lace stitch pattern, creating a timeless and gender-neutral baby outfit.
The pattern includes multiple sizes from premature through to 3–6 months and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on size.
Perfect for baby gifts, hospital knitting, reborn dolls and everyday wear.
What’s Included
• Unisex baby bodysuit knitting pattern
• Choice of long or short sleeves
• Diamond lace stitch pattern
• Matching bootees
• Instructions for multiple sizes
Sizes Included
17–18" reborn (Approx 4–5lb Prem baby)
18–19" reborn (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)
20–21" reborn (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)
22" reborn (0–3 months baby)
3–6 months baby
Skills Required
• Knit
• Purl
• Yarn forward
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Slip stitches
• Pass slipped stitches over
• Pick up stitches
Sizes, Yarn & Needles
17–18” or 42.5–45cm Height (Approx 4–5lb Prem baby)
100g 4ply yarn
9 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles
Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)
100g 4ply yarn
9 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
20–21” or 51–53.5cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)
150g 4ply yarn
9 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
22” or 55cm Height (Approx 0–3 Months)
150g DK yarn
9 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles
Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
3–6 Months Size
200g DK yarn
9 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 4mm knitting needles
Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
