This romper is worked from the top down. First, work the bib, then the straps and the back. The waistband is worked in 1 x 1 ribbing in the round. Next, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit, then, the main part and the legs.

Sizes: 3-6 months (9-12 months) // 12-18 months (1.5-2 years) 2-3 years /// 3-4 years (4-5 years) 5-6 years.

Width (waist): 46 (48) // 50 (52) 53 /// 54 (55) 56 cm;
18.1 (18.8) // 19.6 (20.4) 20.8 /// 21.2 (21.6) 22 in.

Length from shoulder to crotch: 38 (43) // 45 (47) 50 /// 53 (56) 59 cm;
14.9 (16.9) // 17.7 (18.5) 19.6 /// 20.8 (22) 23.2 in.

Height of the main part (measure at the center of the front, excluding the waistband): 16 (17) // 18 (19) 20 /// 22 (23) 25 cm;
6.2 (6.6) // 7 (7.4) 7.8 /// 8.6 (9) 9.8 in.

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 120 m/50 g (131 yds/1.7 oz).

Recommended yarn: Naco Calico, Lana Grossa Organico, Lana Gatto Merinocot, Gazzal Giza Matte, Fibra Natura Bamboo Jazz, Alize Royal Merino.

Total used: 150 (150-200) // 200 (200) 200 /// 200 (200-250) 250 grams;
5.2 (5.2-7) // 7 (7) 7 /// 7 (7-8.8) 8.8 ounces.

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in)-60 cm (24 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles for the straps, back, crotch gusset and legs.

Notions: 3 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle, 2 buttons with a diameter of approx. 1 cm (0.3 in).

Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it’s needed to achieve the correct gauge.
Gauge of the main pattern after washing and blocking = 22 stitches × 30 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.