Knitting Pattern 35 - Boys' Shirt Style Bodysuit

Instructions to knit a two-coloured, textured baby boy’s or reborn boy doll’s front and crotch fastening, shirt style vest/bodysuit with collar, peaked cap and slippers in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on the size you wish to knit. This set will fit either babies 2.5lb -0-3 months or 21-22 inch reborn, 19-20 inch reborn, 17-18 inch reborn or a 15-16″ reborn doll.

To knit this boy's bodysuit you need to be able to knit, purl, slip stitches, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, increase and pick up stitches.

The materials you will need for this boy’s bodysuit knitting pattern are as follows:-

15-16” or 37.5-40cm Height (Approx 2.5-4lb Prem) Size

100g white acrylic 4ply, 50g 100% cotton 4ply and 9 buttons.  You will also need 1 x pr 2.75mm needles to make a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

16-17” or 40-42.5cm Height (Approx 3-5lb Prem) Size

100g white acrylic 4ply, 50g 100% cotton 4ply and 9 buttons.  You will also need 1 x pr 3.25mm needles to make a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

18-19” or 45-47.5cm Height (Approx 5-7lb Newborn) Size

100g acrylic 4ply or dk yarn, 50g 100% cotton 4ply or dk and 9 buttons.  You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles for 4ply yarn or 3.25mm needles for dk yarn to make a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

20-21” or 50-52.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

150g acrylic dk, 100g 100% cotton dk and 9 buttons.  You will also need 1 x pr 3.75mm needles to make a tension of 24sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

150g white acrylic dk, 100g blue 100% cotton dk and 9 buttons.  You will also need 1 x pr 4mm needles to make a tension of 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.