61. Baby Boy Formal Suit Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Baby Boy Formal Suit Knitting Pattern

Knit a beautiful baby boy formal suit set with this knitting pattern, including a waistcoat, shirt with bow tie, trousers, cap and shoes.

This design creates a complete and coordinated outfit suitable for babies and reborn dolls, making it ideal for special occasions, photography and keepsakes.

The pattern includes multiple sizes and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size required.

Perfect for premature babies, newborn babies, reborn dolls, gifts and special occasions.

What’s Included

• Baby boy formal suit knitting pattern

• Waistcoat, shirt with bow tie, trousers, cap and shoes

• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

• Suitable for 4ply or DK yarn depending on size

Sizes Included

17–18" reborn (Approx 4–5lb Prem)

18–19" reborn (Approx 5–7lb Newborn)

20–21" reborn (Approx 8–10lb Newborn)

22" reborn (0–3 months baby)

0–3 months baby

3–6 months baby

This pattern can be knitted using 4ply yarn for smaller sizes and DK yarn for larger sizes, depending on the size selected.

This suit is perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, photography outfits, special occasions and keepsakes.

Skills Required

To complete this suit you will need to know how to:

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Knit 2 stitches together

• Increase

• Pick up stitches

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

17–18” or 42.5–45cm Height (Approx 4–5lb Prem)

150g 4ply yarn in main colour A

150g contrast colour B

An oddment of contrast colour C

11 buttons

3 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)

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A

200g contrast colour B

An oddment of contrast colour C

11 buttons

3 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)

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A

200g contrast colour B

An oddment of contrast colour C

11 buttons

3 stitch holders

1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

OR DK yarn with 3.25mm knitting needles

Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (Approx 0–3 Months)

250g DK yarn in main colour A

200g contrast colour B

An oddment of contrast colour C

11 buttons

3 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 in main colour A

200g contrast colour B

An oddment of contrast colour C

11 buttons

3 stitch holders

1 pair 4mm knitting needles

Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch