Knitting Striped Baby Romper Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: DK weight in two colors
• Needles: US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
• Buttons: 2 wooden, 1" diameter
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• BO: Bind off
• k: knit
• p: purl
• st(s): stitches

Instructions

Ribbing (Bottom Hem)

1. CO 100 sts using color A.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 5 rows.

Body

3. Switch to stockinette stitch. Begin striping pattern: Color B for 6 rows, Color A for 6 rows. Repeat until the piece measures 8 inches from the CO edge.

Shaping the Armholes

4. Bind off 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows (90 sts remaining).
5. Decrease 1 st at each edge every other row 5 times (80 sts remaining).

Top Section

6. Continue even in pattern until the piece reaches 12 inches from the CO edge.
7. Divide for straps: Work 20 sts, place the next 40 sts on a holder, work remaining 20 sts.

Straps

8. Work each set of 20 sts separately in ribbing (k1, p1) for 4 inches.
9. BO and secure.

Finishing

10. Attach buttons on the main body base where the straps end.
11. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.