Scallop Edge Baby Bolero Set Knitting Pattern

Knit a beautiful scallop edge baby bolero set featuring a pinafore dress, matching bonnet and shoes.

This versatile pattern includes instructions for both a long sleeve and short sleeve top-down bolero, allowing the outfit to be worn throughout the year. Designed with minimal sewing required, the bolero is worked from the top down while the pinafore dress is knitted from the bottom up.

Suitable for babies and reborn dolls from premature through to 0–3 months.

Pattern Includes

• Scallop edge pinafore dress

• Long sleeve top-down bolero

• Short sleeve top-down bolero

• Matching bonnet with knitted straps

• Matching shoes

• Instructions for multiple baby and reborn doll sizes

Sizes Included

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 (0–3 months baby)

Skills Required

• Knit

• Purl

• Yarn forward

• Knit 2 stitches together

• Wrap stitches

• Slip slip knit (SSK)

• Pick up stitches

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

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

• 200g 4ply yarn

• 5 buttons

• 1 cable needle

• 1 stitch holder

• 2 pairs 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

• 5 buttons

• 1 cable needle

• 1 stitch holder

• 2 pairs 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

• 5 buttons

• 1 cable needle

• 1 stitch holder

• 2 pairs 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)

• 200g DK yarn

• 5 buttons

• 1 cable needle

• 1 stitch holder

• 2 pairs 3.75mm needles

• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months)

• 200g DK yarn

• 5 buttons

• 1 cable needle

• 1 stitch holder

• 2 pairs 4mm needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch