p>Knitting for newborns
Marina Potykalova
© Marina Potykalova, 2024
ISBN 978-5-0064-3540-7
Created with Ridero smart publishing system
KNITTING PATTERN OF THE BABY ROMPER (0—3 MONTHS)
MATERIALS:
– short circular needles 4 mm (US 6);
– double-pointed needles (2 pieces) 4 mm (US 6);
– markers;
– tape measure;
– tapestry needle
– buttons.
YARN:
100—120 m (110—130 yds) in 50 g (1,75 oz) for wool yarn
Yarn examples: Alize Lanagold Classic, Alize Superlana Midi
GAUGE: 17 stitches х 24 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4») in stockinette stitch on 5 mm (US 8) needles after blocking.
KNITTING PROCESS
THE FRONT OF THE ROMPER
Cast on 31 stitches.
Rows 1, 3: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 14 times, P1
Rows 2, 4: sl, (K1, P1) – repeat 15 times
Abbreviations for knitting straps:
Sl – slip the first stich;
K – knit stitch;
P – purl stitch
In 5 row lets make buttonholes for buttons.
Row 5: sl, P1, K1, YO, K2tog, (P1, K1) – repeat 11 times, YO, K2tog, P2
Row 6: sl, (K1, P1) – repeat 15 times
Rows 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, (K3, P1) – repeat 5 times, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, P1
Rows 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20: sl, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, K1, (P3, K1) – repeat 5 times, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times
KNITTING STRAPS
Take double-pointed needles 4 mm (US 6).
Cast on 7 stitches.
Row 1: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, P1
Row 2: sl, (K1, P1) – repeat 3 times
Then repeat rows 1 and 2 17 times (all 36 rows)
Cut the yarn.
The second strap is knitted in the same way as the first strap. Don’t cut the yarn!
Then begin to knit the back of the romper.
Row 1: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, P1, cast on 17 stitches, (K1, P1) – repeat 3 times, P1
All 31 stitches in circular needles.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22: sl, (K1, P1) – repeat 15 times
Row 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 14 times, P1
Then we will knit in the round. Place Marker – Beginning of Round.
Round 1: sl, P1, (K1, P1) – repeat 14 times, K1,
cast on the 9 stitches, (K1, P1) – repeat 3 times, (K3, P1) – repeat 5 times, (K1, P1) – repeat 2 times, K1, cast on the 9 stitches
All 80 stitches in circular needles.
Join knitting in the round.
Knit 8 rounds:
Rounds 2—8: (K1, P1) – repeat 23 times, (K3, P1) – repeat 5 times, (K1, P1) – repeat 7 times, (80 stitches)
Next, we will knit the main part of the romper in the round for knitting 1Х3 ribbing (1 purl stitch – 3 knit stitches) – 40 rounds.
Rounds 1—40: K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 19 times, K2 (80 stitches)
Then you need to place the markers: 15 stitches – orange marker – 1 stitch – green marker – 39 stitches – red marker – 1 stitch – blue marker – 24 stitches
Then knit 16 stitches to green marker follow main pattern – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 3 times, K2.
Green marker will be beginning of the round.
Round 41: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K1, M1, K1, M1, K1, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K1, M1, K1,M1
Round 42: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K5, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K4 (84 stitches)
Round 43: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K1, M1, K3, M1, K1, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K1, M1, K3,M1
Round 44: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K7, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K6 (88 stitches)
Round 45: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K1, M1, K5, M1, K1, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K1, M1, K5,M1
Round 46: (after green marker) – K1, P1, (K3, P1) – repeat 9 times, K9, (P1, K3) – repeat 9 times, P1, K8 (92 stitches)
Then transfer
