Boy and Girl Dungaree Shorts Knitting Pattern

This knitting pattern includes both boys’ and girls’ dungaree shorts outfits within a single document.

The boys’ version features a classic dungaree shorts outfit, whilst the girls’ version includes decorative knitted flowers, a bell-shaped edging and a choice of either a bonnet or sunhat.

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

Pattern Includes

• Boys’ dungaree shorts outfit
• Girls’ dungaree shorts outfit
• Separate instructions for both versions
• Matching sweaters
• Bonnet and sunhat options for girls
• Decorative knitted flowers
• 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
• Slip stitches
• Pass slipped stitches over
• Increase
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Purl 2 stitches together
• Join pieces together using a third needle

Boys’ Version Materials

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

• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• 14 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 2.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

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

• 150g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• 14 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

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

• 150g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• 14 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 3.75mm knitting 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)

• 150g DK yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• 14 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 3.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months)

• 200g DK yarn in main colour A
• 150g contrast colour B
• 14 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

Girls’ Version Materials

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

• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• Oddments of green and pink for flowers
• 17 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

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

• 100g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 100g contrast colour B
• Oddments of green and pink for flowers
• 17 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

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

• 150g 4ply yarn in main colour A
• 150g contrast colour B
• Oddments of green and pink for flowers
• 17 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting 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)

• 150g DK yarn in main colour A
• 150g contrast colour B
• Oddments of green and pink for flowers
• 17 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 3.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (0–3 Months)

• 200g DK yarn in main colour A
• 200g contrast colour B
• Oddments of green and pink for flowers
• 17 buttons
• 3 stitch holders
• 2 pairs 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch