Dungaree Style Bodysuit Knitting Pattern

A baby or reborn doll dungaree style bodysuit knitting pattern.

This baby dungaree knitting pattern creates a practical and stylish romper set suitable for tiny babies and reborn dolls. The set includes a dungaree-style bodysuit together with a matching pull-on sun visor.

The romper fastens at the top, sides and underneath for easier dressing and features an umbrella lace panel design up the front.

This pattern is quicker and easier to knit than it first appears and includes instructions for knitting in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size.

Perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, photography outfits, summer wear and everyday use.

Pattern Includes

• Dungaree style baby bodysuit knitting pattern
• Matching pull-on sun visor
• Umbrella lace panel detail
• Instructions for multiple 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)
22–24” reborn (0–3 months baby)

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Knit 2 stitches together
• Purl 2 stitches together
• Work through the back of loops
• Increase
• Yarn forward
• Join two separate pieces of knitting together using a third needle

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx 2.5–4lb Prem baby)
• 100g 4ply yarn
• 9 buttons
• 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)
• 100g 4ply yarn
• 9 buttons
• 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)
• 100g 4ply yarn
• 9 buttons
• 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)
• 100g DK yarn
• 9 buttons
• 2 pairs 3.75mm knitting needles
• Tension: 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch

22–24” or 55–60cm Height (0–3 Months)
• 100g DK yarn
• 9 buttons
• 2 pairs 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch