The Derey Romper is a classic one-piece romper for kids. Romper knitted from the bottom up. The bottom of the front is worked first, then the bottom of the back. Then the bottom of the front and the bottom of the back are joined together, and the body is worked in the round on circular needles. The top front and back are worked separately again. This romper should be worn with 0.5-2.75 inches/1-7 cm in positive ease at the chest.

Romper sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months)
The sizes 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-12 months (12-24 months) correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 14.5-16 (16-17.5) 17.5-19 (19-20.5) inches/36-40 (40-44) 44-48 (48-52) cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference:
0-3 months - 16 inches/41 cm
3-6 months - 17.5 inches/45 cm
6-12 months - 20 inches/51 cm
12-24 months - 21.5 inches/55 cm

Romper length (from the bottom to the top of the bib):
0-3 months - 13 inches/33 cm
3-6 months - 13.75 inches/35 cm
6-12 months - 14.5 inches/37 cm
12-24 months - 15.25 inches/39 cm

Note: Shown in size 0-3 months

Gauge swatch (blocked):
21 stitches x 35 rows in texture pattern on U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles:
U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle (16-32 inches/40-80 cm) or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Worsted (9 wpi) weight yarn (Wool-Merino 100%; 50g (1.76Oz) = 126 yards (115 m): 120 (150) 185 (220) g. FibraNatura Dona (color: Amber - 103) used.

Materials needed: 0.85 inch/2.2 cm buttons 5; scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle, measurement tape