83. Ribbed Waist Romper Set Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)
Ribbed Waist Romper Set Knitting Pattern
Knit a practical and versatile baby romper set with this unisex knitting pattern.
This design features a stylish ribbed waist together with a choice of long or short sleeves and legs, making it suitable for different seasons and styles.
The romper has buttonholes worked on both sides, allowing it to be knitted before the baby’s gender is known.
The pattern includes multiple sizes and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size required.
Perfect for baby gifts, gender-neutral knitting, reborn dolls, hospital knitting and everyday wear.
What’s Included
• Unisex baby romper knitting pattern
• Ribbed waist design
• Choice of long or short sleeves
• Choice of long or short legs
• 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 over needle
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Purl 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)
150g 4ply yarn for short leg/sleeve version
250g 4ply yarn for long leg/sleeve version
7 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)
150g 4ply yarn for short leg/sleeve version
250g 4ply yarn for long leg/sleeve version
7 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)
200g 4ply yarn for short leg/sleeve version
300g 4ply yarn for long leg/sleeve version
7 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)
200g DK yarn for short leg/sleeve version
300g DK yarn for long leg/sleeve version
7 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
250g DK yarn for short leg/sleeve version
350g DK yarn for long leg/sleeve version
7 buttons
2 metres ribbon for the bootees
5 stitch holders
1 pair 4mm knitting needles
Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
