Knitting Pattern 42 - Micro Preemie Romper

In happy memory of Evan Gabriel

Instructions to knit a very premature-sized reborn doll or baby lacy romper suit, bobble hat that fastens with a strap and button, and bootees set in either 4ply or DK yarn depending on which size you wish to make.  When knitted it will fit either a 10″ 11″, 12″ or 14″ height baby (approx 0lb – 2.5lb) or a reborn doll.

To make this little boy's romper you need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, yarn around needle, purl 3 stitches together, knit 2 stitches together and pick up stitches.

To knit this pattern you will need:

10” or 25cm Height (Approx 1lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 1 x m ribbon, 12 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

11” or 27.5cm Height (Approx 1-1.5lb Prem) Size

100g 4ply yarn, 1 x m ribbon, 12 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.75mm needles or DK yarn and 3.25mm needles making a tension of 26sts and 34 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

12” or 30cm Height (Approx 1.5lb Prem) Size

100g dk yarn, 1 x m ribbon, 12 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

14” or 35cm Height (Approx 2.5lb Prem) Size

150g dk yarn, 1 x m ribbon, 12 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 4.5mm needles making a tension of 20sts and 26 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.