Mini Romper Number 3

This charming Baby Romper with Teddy Face is worked seamlessly from the bottom up and features a relaxed fit with short legs and a cute hand-embroidered teddy face. It’s a special project that makes an adorable baby gift, milestone outfit, or handmade keepsake. The legs are worked separately in the round and then joined to knit the body in one piece. At the armholes the front and back are separated and finished flat. The straps and back are knitted in one piece, so no additional seaming is required. Shoulder buttons make dressing easy and practical for parents. The teddy bear face is added afterward using simple surface embroidery (straight stitch). No advanced embroidery skills are required, and the design can easily be personalized by adjusting the facial expression or adding small details such as initials. Sizes 0–3 months 3–6 months 6–9 months 9–12 months 12–18 months The pattern includes instructions for all sizes. Gauge Stockinette stitch: 21 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 in on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles Ribbing: 3 mm (US 2.5) needles recommended for a firmer edge Adjust needle size as needed to obtain gauge. Materials Yarn: Drops Merino Extra Fine or any similar DK weight yarn Approximate yardage / skeins (50 g / ~105 m skeins): 0–3 months: 3 skeins 3–6 months: 3 skeins 6–9 months: 3 skeins 9–12 months: 4 skeins 12–18 months: 4 skeins Needles: Circular needles 3 mm (US 2.5) for ribbing and 3.5 mm (US 4) for the main body 2 buttons (~1.5 cm / 0.6 in) Small amount of scrap yarn or embroidery floss for the teddy face Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors