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Baby Bodysuit and Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF 13

Baby Bodysuit and Cardigan Knitting Pattern PDF 13

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PDF Baby bodysuit and cardigan knitting pattern 

Manually emailed instructions to knit a reborn or baby vest set comprising a button-up vest, matching cardigan, beanie hat and socks.

This baby bodysuit and cardigan knitting pattern is a revamped version of original Pattern No. 13, which remains available in Knitting Pattern Book 1 alongside patterns 10, 12 and 45.

✨ What’s new in this updated pattern

  • Beanie hat redesigned to be slightly taller

  • Socks now include a modified heel

  • Vest rewritten into 5 sizes for a more tailored fit

  • Smallest sizes now worked in 4-ply yarn, making them less bulky for tiny babies

  • A matching cardigan has been added to complete the set

  • All rows are fully outlined for easier following

The pattern is suitable for reborn dolls and real babies, and is especially popular for charity knitting, hospital donations, memory boxes and baby gifts.

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, not a finished garment
Instructions are manually emailed after purchase


🧶 Skills required

  • Knit

  • Purl

  • Yarn forward

  • Slip stitches

  • Knit two stitches together

  • Pass slipped stitches over

(Special abbreviations are included and fully explained in the pattern.)


Sizes, yarn & needles

15–16” / 37.5–40cm (Approx. 2.5–4lb premature)
• 150g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 sts & 38 rows to 10cm

16–17” / 40–42.5cm (Approx. 3–5lb premature)
• 200g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts & 36 rows to 10cm

18–19” / 45–47.5cm (Approx. 5–7lb newborn)
• 200g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts & 34 rows to 10cm

20–21” / 50–52.5cm (Approx. 8–10lb newborn)
• 200g DK yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 sts & 32 rows to 10cm

22” / 55cm (0–3 months)
• 250g DK yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts & 30 rows to 10cm

For other styles of baby or reborn bodysuits, check out our Baby Bodysuit Knitting Pattern Collection.

Safety guidance is available in the pattern download and on our Safety Information Page.

PDF patterns are manually emailed to the European Union, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Items that need physical posting are shipped to England, Scotland and Wales.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges.

Our ready made outfits are eligible for returns and exchanges. Please check our refund and returns policy for full details

PDF Baby bodysuit and cardigan knitting pattern 

Manually emailed instructions to knit a reborn or baby vest set comprising a button-up vest, matching cardigan, beanie hat and socks.

This baby bodysuit and cardigan knitting pattern is a revamped version of original Pattern No. 13, which remains available in Knitting Pattern Book 1 alongside patterns 10, 12 and 45.

✨ What’s new in this updated pattern

  • Beanie hat redesigned to be slightly taller

  • Socks now include a modified heel

  • Vest rewritten into 5 sizes for a more tailored fit

  • Smallest sizes now worked in 4-ply yarn, making them less bulky for tiny babies

  • A matching cardigan has been added to complete the set

  • All rows are fully outlined for easier following

The pattern is suitable for reborn dolls and real babies, and is especially popular for charity knitting, hospital donations, memory boxes and baby gifts.

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, not a finished garment
Instructions are manually emailed after purchase


🧶 Skills required

  • Knit

  • Purl

  • Yarn forward

  • Slip stitches

  • Knit two stitches together

  • Pass slipped stitches over

(Special abbreviations are included and fully explained in the pattern.)


Sizes, yarn & needles

15–16” / 37.5–40cm (Approx. 2.5–4lb premature)
• 150g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 2.75mm needles
• Tension: 30 sts & 38 rows to 10cm

16–17” / 40–42.5cm (Approx. 3–5lb premature)
• 200g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 28 sts & 36 rows to 10cm

18–19” / 45–47.5cm (Approx. 5–7lb newborn)
• 200g 4-ply yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.75mm needles or DK yarn with 3.25mm needles
• Tension: 26 sts & 34 rows to 10cm

20–21” / 50–52.5cm (Approx. 8–10lb newborn)
• 200g DK yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 3.75mm needles
• Tension: 24 sts & 32 rows to 10cm

22” / 55cm (0–3 months)
• 250g DK yarn
• 16 buttons
• 5 stitch holders
• 4mm needles
• Tension: 22 sts & 30 rows to 10cm

For other styles of baby or reborn bodysuits, check out our Baby Bodysuit Knitting Pattern Collection.

Safety guidance is available in the pattern download and on our Safety Information Page.

PDF patterns are manually emailed to the European Union, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Items that need physical posting are shipped to England, Scotland and Wales.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges.

Our ready made outfits are eligible for returns and exchanges. Please check our refund and returns policy for full details