Handmade Baby Outfit Knitting Pattern
Materials Needed:
Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color (approximately 100g)
Knitting needles appropriate for the yarn size (usually US size 8 or as needed to obtain gauge)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pattern:
Note: This pattern is for a newborn-sized outfit.
Dress:
Cast on 60 stitches.
Row 1-10: Knit across.
Row 11: Knit 20, place marker, knit 20, place marker, knit 20.
Row 12-20: Knit across, maintaining markers.
Row 21: Knit 20, increase 1 stitch after marker, knit to next marker, increase 1 stitch before marker, knit 20.
Row 22-40: Repeat Rows 12-21.
Row 41: Knit 20, bind off 20 stitches, knit remaining 20 stitches.
Row 42-45: Knit across.
Row 46: Cast on 20 stitches, knit across.
Row 47-50: Knit across.
Row 51: Knit 20, increase 1 stitch after marker, knit to next marker, increase 1 stitch before marker, knit 20.
Row 52-70: Repeat Rows 12-51.
Row 71-80: Knit across.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Hat:
Cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1-10: Knit across.
Row 11: *Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * across.
Row 12-20: Repeat Row 11.
Row 21: Knit across.
Row 22: *Purl 3, knit 3; repeat from * across.
Row 23-30: Repeat Row 22.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Bracelet:
Cast on 25 stitches.
Row 1-4: Knit across.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Assembly:
Sew the sides of the dress together. Attach the bracelet around the dress’s waistline. For the hat, seam the edges together and attach any desired embellishments.