This newborn romper is quick to knit and makes a beautiful gift. It is knit from the bottom up, with the button bands knit separately and then joined in the round for the body. The bib is knit in one piece and the straps are made by picking up stitches along the back. The rainbow design is crocheted separately and sewn on last.

Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Cotton (or other worsted weight yarn)
Knit Gauge: 20 stitches by 30 rows = 4” x 4” square
Crochet Gauge: N/A
Needles: US size 4 straight and size 4 12” circular or double-pointed needles. Size US F crochet hook.
Notions: Needle for weaving in ends, five 5/8th inch buttons, sewing pins, spare thread or stitch holder.
Techniques: Make 1 (increase) by lifting the yarn between two stitches and knitting it.
Other abbreviations: Skp (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over). K2tog (knit 2 together). P2tog (purl 2 together).