This newborn knitting pattern from Lily B’s has been created with the photographer in mind for use as a photo prop during their photography sessions. Worked top down, raglan style. Body is worked in the round, while arms and legs are worked flat then seamed, mattress stitch.

This sleeper / romper pairs beautifully with my worsted weight ‘Simple Bonnet’ or ‘Simple Beanie’.

This little sleeper would also make a lovely addition to your reborn doll’s wardrobe.

SIZE: photographer’s ‘newborn’, 5 to 8 lbs
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Must be able to knit in the round.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 Medium worsted weight yarn
NEEDLE SIZE: 5mm (US8)
TECHNIQUES USED: Knit, purl, increasing stitches, knitting and purling two stitches together.
LANGUAGE: English
TERMINOLOGY: Standard US