A knitting pattern for a micro preemie burial gown using either 3ply, 4ply or dk yarn depending on which size you wish to knit.

Even though this pattern is free, copyright rules still apply. Whilst I am happy for items made from my patterns to be sold, items from this pattern are NOT to be sold. This pattern is supplied on the condition that items made from it are given to neo-natal units and/or the various premature and baby loss charities that help families at their most distressing time.

This pattern isn’t a particularly quick knit, but with a thicker skirt area, it does provide privacy for the babies, and still makes for a pretty and practical outfit. The gown fully opens out, so baby is easy to dress.

You will need:

16 ribbon roses as buttons or 16 buttons

50g 3ply yarn and 1 x pr 3.00mm needles for 7-8” height, or 20 week gestation size only

100g 4ply yarn and 1 x pr 3.25mm needles for 9-10” height, or 22 week gestation size only

100g dk yarn and 1 x pr 3.75mm needles for 11-12” height, or 24 week gestation size only

100g dk yarn and 1 x pr 4mm needles for 13-14” height, or 26 week gestation size only

1 metre knitting in lace using 74 holes (optional, if you haven’t any knitting in lace, just replace the row with a purl row instead.)

Embellishments of your choice