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Melissa Alpaca Bodysuit
Size: newborn (chest circumference: 38-40 cm )
Measurements: width: 17.5 cm
length (measured at the mid back): 28 cm
Sleeve length (measured along the inside of the sleeve): 12.5 cm
Gauge: 17 sts x 26 rows in a honeycomb lace on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
Needles: Circular needles 4.5 mm / 40,60 cm or double pointed needles or the required needle size to obtain gauge
Materials: 25 g Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (25 g /140 m) or another yarn with the correct gauge
This delicate bodysuit is worked from the top down in a honeycomb lace pattern. The yoke is worked flat with raglan increases, then the work is joined in the round for the body. The front and back are finished separately and seamed together, and the sleeves are worked in the round.
Part 1 | Yoke and Raglan Increases https://youtu.be/Ae6jFp_-Z7I
Part 2 | Body, Sleeves, and Finishing https://youtu.be/KJ6AiE--ZdY
You can find the full written version here: https://maylilyknitting.com/melissa-alpaca-newborn-bodysuit/
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- First published: February 2026
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- Last updated: March 2, 2026 …
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