88. Gathered Yoke Bodysuit Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)
Gathered Yoke Bodysuit Knitting Pattern
Knit a beautiful gathered yoke baby bodysuit set with this traditional knitting pattern featuring lots of decorative knitting in lace.
Designed as a customer-requested pattern inspired by pattern number 24, this set includes a gathered yoke bodysuit that can be worn with the buttons either at the front or the back, together with matching bonnet, beanie hat, bootees and shoes.
The pattern includes multiple baby and reborn doll sizes and can be knitted in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size required.
Perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, photography outfits, special occasions and keepsakes.
What’s Included
• Gathered yoke baby bodysuit knitting pattern
• Matching bonnet, beanie hat, bootees and shoes
• Front or back fastening option
• Knitting in lace detail
• 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 (Approx 0–3 months baby)
3–6 months baby
Skills Required
• Knit
• Purl
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Yarn forward
• Slip stitches
• Pass slipped stitches over
• Increase
• Knit through the back of loops
• Use knitting in lace
• Pick up stitches
Sizes, Yarn & Needles
17–18” or 42.5–45cm Height (Approx 4–5lb Prem baby)
• 150g 4ply yarn
• 8 buttons for the vest
• 2 smaller buttons for shoes
• 3 metres ribbon for the bootees and bonnet
• 13 metres knitting in lace (931 holes)
• Embellishments of your choice
• 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)
• 200g 4ply yarn
• 8 buttons for the vest
• 2 smaller buttons for shoes
• 3 metres ribbon for the bootees and bonnet
• 13 metres knitting in lace (931 holes)
• Embellishments of your choice
• 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
• 8 buttons for the vest
• 2 smaller buttons for shoes
• 3 metres ribbon for the bootees and bonnet
• 13 metres knitting in lace (931 holes)
• Embellishments of your choice
• 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)
• 250g DK yarn
• 8 buttons for the vest
• 2 smaller buttons for shoes
• 3 metres ribbon for the bootees and bonnet
• 13 metres knitting in lace (931 holes)
• Embellishments of your choice
• 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
• 8 buttons for the vest
• 2 smaller buttons for shoes
• 3 metres ribbon for the bootees and bonnet
• 13 metres knitting in lace (931 holes)
• Embellishments of your choice
• 5 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch
