118. Baggy Bum Baby Romper Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Baggy Bum Baby Romper Knitting Pattern

Knit a traditional baggy bum baby romper with a matching beret and ribbon tie bootees using this knitting pattern.

Designed with extra room around the seat, this romper is ideal for babies wearing traditional terry nappies, although it also looks adorable with modern disposable nappies. Worked mainly in stocking stitch, it is suitable for plain, self-patterning and fashion yarns. The pattern also includes an optional collar, allowing you to personalise the finished outfit.

Pattern Includes

• Baggy bum baby romper
• Optional collar
• Matching beret
• Matching ribbon tie bootees
• Multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Increase
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Pick up stitches

Sizes

• 15–16" reborn (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)
• 16–17" reborn (Approx. 3–5lb 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)

Materials

15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 2.5–4lb Prem baby)

• 200g 4ply yarn
• 1.5 metres of 6mm ribbon for the bootees
• 11 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 3–5lb Prem baby)

• 200g 4ply yarn
• 2 metres of 6mm ribbon for the bootees
• 11 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 200g 4ply yarn
• 2 metres of 6mm ribbon for the bootees
• 11 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

20–21” or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 250g DK yarn
• 2 metres of 6mm ribbon for the bootees
• 11 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

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

• 300g DK yarn
• 2 metres of 6mm ribbon for the bootees
• 11 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.