Knitting Pattern 52 - Boy's Sweater Set

Instructions to knit a baby boy’s or reborn doll’s short sleeve sweater, shorts, peaked cap and two-colour socks. The sweater features a small lacy panel running up the front of the sweater, whilst the rest of the set is plain.  I have knitted the outfit shown in Sirdar Snuggly DK, and Sirdar Snuggly Tiny Tots. When knitted this set will fit a 21-22 inch reborn, 19-20 inch reborn, 17-18 inch reborn or a 15-16″ reborn, or babies 3lb through to 3 months.

To make this sweater and shorts set you need to be able to knit, purl, knit 2 stitches together, slip stitches, pass slipped stitches over, yarn forward and pick up stitches.

You will need:

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

50g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 4 buttons,  4 stitch holders, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making 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

50g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 4 buttons, 4 stitch holders, 1 x pr 3.25mm needles making 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

50g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 100g contrast colour B, 4 buttons, 4 stitch holders, 1 x pr  3.75mm needles.  OR use DK yarn and 3.25mm needles making 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

100g DK yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B, 4 buttons, 4 stitch holders,  1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

22” or 55cm Height (0-3 Months) Size

100g DK yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B, 4 buttons, 4 stitch holders, 1pr x 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.