☀️ Cables front to back, cute all around

This cable romper is adorable on all little ones, from the front and the back. It has a lot of stretch, so it can easily fit a 2 year old as well.

It’s knit on straight needles with a simple 4 stitch cable. Looking for a crochet version? Check out the Nantucket Crochet Romper by La Tienda de Paloma.

✨ What makes it work

• Cable design. Cute from front to back.
• Stretchy fit. Easily fits up to a 2 year old.
• Straight needles. No circulars needed.
• Button detail. Two buttons if desired.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Shown in Avalon, Cascade Yarns, in Heather (blue) for the toddler size, approx. 183 yds · Rios, Malabrigo in Playa (also shown in Lotus)
• Yardage: approx. 110 yds for newborn
• Needles: US 9 (5.5mm) straight needles · Cable needle
• Tools: Stitch Marker · Sewing needle · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: 2 buttons for embellishment if desired

✿ Sizes

• Newborn (6 months, 12 months, 18 months)
• Length (not including straps): 11” to 13.5” depending on size
• Width: 6 (7.5, 8, 8.5)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy/Intermediate
• Gauge: 17 sts and 21 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

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