Knitting Pattern No.34 Preemie/0-3 Months 15-22" Reborn Rara Dress

Instructions for a baby's or reborn doll's rara dress set in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on size. The set comprises of a 3 layered dress, cropped waistcoat, frilled bonnet and frilly socks in a lacy pattern. When knitted this set will fit a 15-16" reborn or 2.5-4lb baby, 16-17 inch reborn or a 3-5lb premature baby,18-19 inch reborn or a 5-7lb newborn, 20-21 inch reborn or 8-10lb newborn baby, or a 22 inch reborn doll or a 0-3 month baby.

You will need:

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply in main colour, 50g in contrast colour, 5 buttons, ribbon for bonnet, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

200g 4ply in main colour, 50g in contrast colour, 5 buttons, ribbon for bonnet, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

200g 4ply in main colour, 50g in contrast colour, 5 buttons, ribbon for bonnet, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or dk yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

250g dk in main colour, 50g, in contrast colour, 5 buttons, ribbon for bonnet, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

250g dk in main colour, 50g of contrast colour, 5 buttons, ribbon for bonnet, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

This pattern has been designed by myself so it is in UK terminology. It does not follow the usual ‘shop bought’ format. There are 7 printed pages with clear and easy to follow instructions. All my patterns are tested by independent knitters before they are released, so every effort is made so that they come to you error free.  

Although my patterns are strictly protected by copyright, which I ask you to respect, I am more than happy for any items made from my patterns to be sold.