PDF Eyelet Lace Baby Bodysuit Knitting Pattern

Manually emailed instructions to knit a traditional baby or reborn doll bodysuit featuring eyelet lace.

This elegant baby bodysuit knitting pattern includes a button-up bodysuit, matching bonnet and matching shoes to create a complete outfit for babies and reborn dolls. The bodysuit features a decorative eyelet lace stitch pattern with a plain yoke, giving it a classic, traditional appearance while remaining practical for everyday wear.

One of the benefits of this pattern is the flexibility to knit it with or without the eyelet lace. If you prefer a simpler design, the eyelet rows can be replaced with purl rows to create a plainer but equally attractive outfit.

Suitable for babies and reborn dolls from approximately 3lb premature through to 0–3 months, this pattern can be knitted using either 4ply or DK yarn, depending on the size selected.

If you are new to knitting in lace, step-by-step guidance is available in our How To Use Knitting in Lace Guide here on the DollieBabies website.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase.

Pattern Includes

• Button-up bodysuit

• Matching bonnet

• Matching shoes

• Option to knit with or without eyelet lace

Sizes Included

15–16" reborn (Approx. 3–4lb Prem baby)

16–17" reborn (Approx. 4–6lb Prem baby)

18–19" reborn (Approx. 6–7lb Newborn baby)

20–21" reborn (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

22" reborn (Approx. 0–3 month baby)

This pattern can be knitted using 4ply yarn for the smaller sizes and DK yarn for the larger sizes.

This baby bodysuit knitting pattern is perfect for baby gifts, reborn dolls, traditional baby clothing, special occasions and everyday wear.

Please note:

This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern and not the finished garments.

Your pattern instructions will be manually emailed after purchase.

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.

Skills Required

To complete this pattern you will need to know how to:

• Knit

• Purl

• Knit 2 stitches together

• Yarn forward

• Slip stitches

• Pass slipped stitches over

• Increase stitches

• Knit through the back of the loop

• Use Knitting In Lace

Sizes, Yarn & Needles

15–16” or 37.5–40cm Height (Approx. 3–4lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn

• 15 buttons

• 8 metres knitting-in lace (601 holes)

• 1 metre ribbon for the bonnet

• Embellishments of your choice

• 5 stitch holders

• 1 pair 2.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 30 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

16–17” or 40–42.5cm Height (Approx. 4–6lb Prem baby)

• 100g 4ply yarn

• 15 buttons

• 8 metres knitting-in lace (601 holes)

• 1 metre ribbon for the bonnet

• Embellishments of your choice

• 5 stitch holders

• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

18–19” or 45–47.5cm Height (Approx. 6–7lb Newborn baby)

• 150g 4ply yarn

• 15 buttons

• 8 metres knitting-in lace (601 holes)

• 1 metre ribbon for the bonnet

• Embellishments of your choice

• 5 stitch holders

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

• OR DK yarn with 3.25mm knitting needles

• Tension: 26 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

20–21” or 50–52.5cm Height (Approx. 8–10lb Newborn baby)

• 150g DK yarn

• 15 buttons

• 8 metres knitting-in lace (601 holes)

• 1 metre ribbon for the bonnet

• Embellishments of your choice

• 5 stitch holders

• 1 pair 3.75mm knitting needles

• Tension: 24 stitches and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

22” or 55cm Height (Approx. 0–3 Months)

• 150g DK yarn

• 15 buttons

• 8 metres knitting-in lace (601 holes)

• 1 metre ribbon for the bonnet

• Embellishments of your choice

• 5 stitch holders

• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles

• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Shipping Information

This item is a digital knitting pattern.

Instructions are manually emailed after purchase rather than downloaded automatically.

Return Policy

Due to the digital nature of this item, returns and refunds are not accepted once the pattern has been sent.

This pattern is also included in our Knitting Pattern Bundle 2, together with the Gathered Yoked Bodysuit Knitting Pattern.

For more traditional styles, browse our Baby Bodysuit Knitting Pattern Collection.

New to knitting in lace? Visit our How To Use Knitting in Lace Guide for helpful tips and techniques before you begin.

Safety Information

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Unfortunately, due to the nature of our digital patterns, we cannot accept returns or exchanges once the pattern has been sent.

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