This charming Baby Romper with Teddy Face is worked seamlessly from the bottom up and features a relaxed fit with short legs and a cute hand-embroidered teddy face. It’s a special project that makes an adorable baby gift, milestone outfit, or handmade keepsake.
The legs are worked separately in the round and then joined to knit the body in one piece. At the armholes the front and back are separated and finished flat. The straps and back are knitted in one piece, so no additional seaming is required. Shoulder buttons make dressing easy and practical for parents.
The teddy bear face is added afterward using simple surface embroidery (straight stitch). No advanced embroidery skills are required, and the design can easily be personalized by adjusting the facial expression or adding small details such as initials.

Sizes
0–3 months
3–6 months
6–9 months
9–12 months
12–18 months
The pattern includes instructions for all sizes.

Gauge
Stockinette stitch: 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles
Ribbing: 3 mm (US 2.5) needles recommended for a firmer edge
Adjust needle size as needed to obtain gauge.

Materials
Yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine or any similar DK weight yarn
Approximate yardage / skeins (50 g / ~105 m skeins):
0–3 months: 3 skeins
3–6 months: 3 skeins
6–9 months: 3 skeins
9–12 months: 4 skeins
12–18 months: 4 skeins
Needles: Circular needles 3 mm (US 2.5) for ribbing and 3.5 mm (US 4) for the main body
2 buttons (~1.5 cm / 0.6 in)
Small amount of scrap yarn or embroidery floss for the teddy face
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors