Notes
This sweet Baby Romper with Ruffles is a seamless, bottom-up knit, perfect for warm weather, photoshoots, or as a handmade gift. The romper features short legs, delicate ruffles around the neckline and leg openings, and button closures at the shoulders for easy dressing. Worked mostly in the round with minimal seaming, it’s beginner-friendly and a great project to practice basic shaping and ruffle techniques.

Sizes
0–3 months
3–6 months
6–9 months
9–12 months
12–18 months
Each size is carefully graded to fit babies comfortably.

Gauge
Stockinette stitch: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles
Ribbing: Use 3 mm (US 2.5) needles if you prefer a firmer edge
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Materials
Yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine or any similar DK-weight yarn like Drops Lima
Skeins required:
0–3 months: 3 skein
3–6 months: 3 skeins
6–9 months: 3 skeins
9–12 months: 4 skeins
12–18 months: 4 skeins
Needles: Circular 3 mm (US 2.5) for ribbing, 3.5 mm (US 4) for main body
2 buttons (~1.5 cm / 0.6 in)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, scrap yarn

This pattern includes step-by-step instructions, all abbreviations explained, and tips for adding the ruffles beautifully.