This delightful and simple little romper was designed to be a photography prop for baby sessions, although you may just love it so much you’ll bring it back throughout those warm summer months!

In addition to its simplicity, this romper knits up satisfyingly quickly—maybe in the duration of a nice long nap from baby?

Knit on larger needles with a smaller weight yarn, it isn’t a huge issue if your gauge isn’t spot on. The romper is meant to be nice and stretchy; as such the sizing is very flexible, and I’ve found this particular romper will fit both a newborn and a plump 6 month old.

Skill level: Easy to Intermediate

Skills/Stitches used in this pattern: i-cord, knitting in the round, knit and purl stitches, double pointed needs, basic decreases, picking up stitches, long tail cast on, stretchy bind off method (a great video tutorial for this
method may be found online at Very Pink Knits—Stretchy Bind off)

Abbreviations: K=knit P=purl K2tog=knit two together (decrease) Ssk=slip, slip, knit (decrease) EOR=end of round CO=cast on Dpns=double pointed needles

Materials: Yarn (this pattern knit using a 3 weight yarn—Dk, light) Size 9 circular needles (20” from tip to tip) Size 9 double pointed needles Darning needle Stitch holder Stitch marker Buttons (optional)

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows in a 4x4 inch square in stockinette stitch