A little outfit, made stitch by stitch.
Picture the little one in a button-front romper you knitted, with a matching folded-brim hat to finish the outfit. Herringbone texture runs through both pieces, while ribbed edges and cable-detail raglan lines give the romper its thoughtful finish.
Pattern set only. Finished romper and hat, yarn, needles and buttons are not included.
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Instructions for both the romper and matching hat, with written directions, charts and construction photos. Technique video links help with selected romper steps, and illustrated instructions show how to make the optional pompom. Includes two English PDFs: 36 pages for the romper and 10 for the hat.
You’ll work flat and in the round, follow knit-and-purl texture, make cable crossings, increase and decrease, pick up stitches, work buttonholes and finish small seams. The romper also uses back-neck shaping. This project suits knitters comfortable combining textured stitches with garment shaping.
Romper: 56 (0–1 month), 62 (1–3 months), 68 (3–6 months), 74 (6–9 months), 80 (9–12 months), 86 (12–24 months) and 92 (2T). The hat has nine sizes from 0–1 month through children aged 5+, with head circumferences 34–56 cm.
Aran yarn, 90 m per 50 g. Recommended options include 100% merino yarns. Romper: approximately 450–880 m, plus 3 and 4 mm circular needles. Hat: 110–220 m and 4 mm needles. Hat yarn is additional to the romper amount; each piece has its own gauge.
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Knit the romper and matching hat in the same yarn and colour for a coordinated result.
The herringbone motif is an eight-row repeat. The romper adds cable crossings along its shaping lines.
A button front, ribbed cuffs and a folded hat brim complete the pieces.
The hat carries the same herringbone texture into a smaller project, with a generous folded brim and an optional pompom. Its size range extends beyond the romper’s, so choose it by the wearer’s head measurement rather than assuming both pieces use identical labels.
Follow the texture in written repeats or charts, with extra size-specific charts for the romper.
Construction photographs illustrate shaping, held stitches, joins and finishing. The romper’s technique links open external videos.
Learn how the knit-and-purl rhythm forms the motif, so you can recognise the pattern already on your needles.
The romper starts at the neck; the hat starts at its brim.
Begin with the ribbed neckline and raglan yoke, then separate the sleeve stitches and continue the body.
Join the lower body in the round, shape the gusset and legs, then work the sleeves and button bands. Small seams and button sewing remain.
Work the textured hat in the round, shape the crown and fold the brim. Add a pompom if you choose.
Choose the romper from its seven size labels and match the hat to the wearer’s head circumference. Use ages as a guide, not a substitute for measuring.
56: 0–1 month
62: 1–3 months
68: 3–6 months
74: 6–9 months
80: 9–12 months
86: 12–24 months
92: 2T
0–1 month: 34–36 cm
1–3 months: 37–38 cm
3–6 months: 39–42 cm
6–9 months: 43–46 cm
9–12 months: 47–48 cm
1–2 years: 49–50 cm
2–3 years: 51–52 cm
3–5 years: 53–54 cm
5+ years: 55–56 cm
For the hat, measure above the eyebrows and around the most prominent part of the back of the head. The romper size range ends at 92 (2T); the hat range continues to 5+ years.
Choose aran yarn with approximately 90 m per 50 g. Recommended options include 100% merino yarns such as Lana Gatto Maxi Soft.
For 56 / 62 / 68 / 74 / 80 / 86 / 92:
approximately 450 / 550 / 650 / 720 / 780 / 830 / 880 m.
For 0–1m / 1–3m / 3–6m / 6–9m / 9–12m / 1–2y / 2–3y / 3–5y / 5+y:
110 / 120 / 140 / 150 / 160 / 170 / 180 / 200 / 220 m.
For the complete outfit, add together the amounts for your chosen romper size and hat size.
Measure both swatches after blocking. Each piece uses the gauge below in stockinette and in the herringbone texture.
20 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 4 mm needles. Use 3 mm needles for the neckband, button bands and cuffs. The circular cables are 80–100 cm.
21 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 4 mm needles. Use a 40 cm circular needle plus a longer circular or DPNs for small circumferences and the crown.
Swatch for each piece: the romper needs 20 stitches per 10 cm and the hat needs 21. Adjust needle size to achieve each gauge.
For the romper: a cable needle, stitch markers, tape measure, tapestry needle, waste yarn for held stitches, and 18–20 mm buttons. For the hat: markers, tape measure and a wool needle; add a pompom-making tool if making the optional pompom. Yarn, buttons, tools and the optional pompom are not included.
You’re buying knitting instructions for both pieces, in English. Make the button-front romper and matching hat yourself using your own yarn, needles and finishing materials.
The romper is worked mainly from the top down and in the round. Finishing includes closing the small opening between the legs, securing the bottom edges of the button bands and sewing on the buttons.
The herringbone motif is written row by row as well as charted. Written construction directions guide each piece, with additional size-specific charts for the romper.
Check each piece separately. The romper runs through size 92 (2T), while the hat continues to 5+ years. For the hat, use the head-circumference measurements to choose the fit.
Construction photos show the work at key stages, and the romper instructions include links to technique videos. The hat includes illustrated pompom instructions. You’ll need an internet connection to watch the linked videos.
Yes. The pompom is optional. Finish the shaped crown and fold the brim for a hat without one.
Choose the romper size, measure for the hat and swatch each gauge. Make the matching set in a colour chosen especially for them.
