Knitting Pattern 61 - Baby Boy Formal Suit

Instructions to knit a baby boy’s formal suit set.   The set comprises a two-pattern waistcoat with a pocket corner, a long-sleeved shirt with a bow tie, a peaked cap, lace-up shoes and long trousers.

To make this really delightful baby suit you will need to be able to knit, purl, yarn forward, knit 2 stitches together, increase and pick up stitches.

To knit this lovely suit you will need:

17-18” or 42.5-45cm Height (Approx 4-5lb Prem) Size

150g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 150g contrast colour B,  an oddment of contrast colour C, 11 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 2.75mm needles making a tension of 30sts and 38 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

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

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour B, an oddment of contrast colour C, 11 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.

20-21” or 51-53.5cm Height (Approx 8-10lb Newborn) Size

200g 4ply yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour B,  an oddment of contrast colour C, 11 buttons, 3 x 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.

22” or 55cm Height (Approx 0-3 Months) Size

250g dk yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour B,  an oddment of contrast colour C, 11 buttons, 3 x stitch holders,1 x pr 3.75mm needles making a tension of 24sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.

(3-6 Months) Size

250g dk yarn in main colour A, 200g contrast colour B, an oddment of contrast colour C, 11 buttons, 3 x stitch holders, 1 x pr 4mm needles making a tension of 22sts and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch.