Romper & Hat Set in Baby Haven 4ply
Description
The Romper & Hat Set is an adorable and practical knitting project for babies, designed to fit ages newborn to 18 months. Made with Baby Haven 4ply, this set includes a cozy romper and matching hat, perfect for keeping little ones warm and stylish. The romper features a buttoned bib with cable detailing, and the hat has a ribbed band and cable pattern to match.
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles.
Sizes
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6-9 months | 12-18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest | 36 cm | 41 cm | 46 cm | 51 cm |
| Finished Chest | 39 cm | 44 cm | 50 cm | 55 cm |
| Length to Shoulder | 28 cm | 31 cm | 35 cm | 39 cm |
Materials
| Item | Newborn | 3 months | 6-9 months | 12-18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Haven 4ply (50g balls) | 2 Balls | 2 Balls | 3 Balls | 4 Balls |
| Needle sizes | 2.5mm, 2.75mm & 3.25mm knitting needles | |||
| Notions | Cable needle, stitch holder, 7 buttons |
Needle Sizes
- 2.5mm, 2.75mm, and 3.25mm knitting needles (US sizes 0, 2, and 3).
Instructions Overview
Romper
- Body: The romper is knit from the bottom up with increases for the legs and decreases for shaping the bib. Cable stitches are incorporated for added texture, with buttonholes on the bib for easy dressing.
- Bib: The bib section features cable twists for a decorative finish, with buttonholes for secure fastening.
Hat
- Ribbed Band: The hat begins with a ribbed band to ensure a snug fit.
- Cable Pattern: The main body of the hat includes cable twists to match the romper, with decreases shaping the crown.
Stitch Patterns
- Stocking Stitch (St st): Knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side.
- Cable Pattern: Includes left and right twists to add detail.
Finishing
- Seams: Use mattress stitch to sew up the seams.
- Blocking: Block the pieces to ensure smooth stitches and proper shaping.
- Buttons: Sew buttons onto the bib to match the buttonholes.
Designer
Naturally Yarns
Yarn Size
4ply
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Cable needle, stitch holders, buttons
