Strappy Baby Bodysuit Knitting Pattern

Knit a charming summer baby bodysuit set featuring a strappy bodysuit, matching turban-style sandals and a coordinating headband.

The lightweight design is perfect for warmer weather and looks equally beautiful knitted in plain, variegated or self-patterning yarn. You can also personalise the finished bodysuit by adding a lace or fabric skirt.

Suitable for babies and reborn dolls from newborn through to 6–9 months.

Pattern Includes

• Strappy baby bodysuit
• Matching turban-style sandals
• Coordinating headband
• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

Sizes Included

19” reborn (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)
22” reborn (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)
24” reborn (Approx 0–3 months baby)
27” reborn (Approx 3–6 months baby)
29” reborn (Approx 6–9 months baby)

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Increase
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Yarn forward
• Pick up stitches
• Cast on using the two-needle method

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

19” or 50cm Height (Approx 5–7lb Newborn baby)

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g contrast colour yarn
• 3 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 1 pair 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” or 56cm Height (Approx 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g contrast colour yarn
• 3 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

24” or 62cm Height (Approx 0–3 Months)

• 50g 4ply yarn in main colour
• 50g contrast colour yarn
• 3 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• OR DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

27” or 68cm Height (Approx 3–6 Months)

• 100g DK yarn in main colour
• 50g contrast colour yarn
• 3 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 1 pair 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

29” or 74cm Height (Approx 6–9 Months)

• 150g DK yarn in main colour
• 50g contrast colour yarn
• 3 buttons
• Embellishments of your choice
• 1 pair 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch