Little sister’s romper

This is an English printed knitting pattern.

Little Sister’s Romper is worked bottom-up. The bottom of the front is worked first, then the bottom of the back. Next, the body is knit in the round while the top front and back are worked separately. Lastly, the straps are worked from the back and buttons are attached.

Sizes: 0-1 (2-4) 4-6 (6-9) 9-12 (12-18) 18-24 months

Width: 18 (20) 20 (22) 24 (24) 26 cm

Length: 30 (33) 35 (36) 37 (38) 39 cm from the bottom to the top of the bib

Gauge: 26 sts x 36 rows in stockinette st = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

Suggested needles: 3 mm [US 2.5] (40 cm [16 inches]) circular needles

Materials: 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g Esther by Permin (50 g = 230 m [252 yds]) or Merino Singles by Sysleriget (100 g = 366 m [400 yds]) (the last one held double with another strand of lace weight yarn, 50 g = 300-400 m [328-437 yds]), 5-6 buttons (approx. 12 mm)

Difficulty: ★ ★ (2 out of 5)

Best yarn option: one strand Holst Garn Haya or Rauma Garn Babygarn