The overalls are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, make the straps, then the bib. Cast on the stitches for the back waistband, work in the round. Shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Make the main part, legs and ruffles on the straps. Sew the buttons.

Sizes: 0-1 month (1-3 months) 3-6 months // (6-9 months) 9-12 months (12-18 months) /// 18-24 months (2-3 years) 3-4 years.

Width (waist): 40 (42) 44 // (46) 48 (50) /// 52 (53) 54 cm;
15.7 (16.5) 17.3 // (18.1) 19 (20) /// 20.4 (20.8) 21 in.

Length from shoulder to crotch: 32 (35) 38 // (41) 43 (45) /// 47 (50) 53 cm;
12.5 (13.7) 14.9 // (41) 16.9 (17.7) /// 18.5 (19.6) 20.8 in.

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 160-165 m/50 g (174-180 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles.

Notions: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color, 2 buttons with a diameter of approximately 1 cm (0.3 in).

Totals used: 100 (100) 150 // (150) 150 (200) /// 200 (250) 250 grams; 3.5 (3.5) 5.2 // (5.2) 5.2 (7) /// 7 (8.8) 8.8 ounces.

Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.