Little Sister’s Romper is an adorable bottom-up knit worked with clean lines and a sweet, timeless shape. You begin by knitting the lower front, then the lower back. From there, the body is worked seamlessly in the round for a smooth, comfortable finish. The top front and back are shaped separately before the straps are worked from the back and secured with buttons.
It’s a practical, lightweight romper that wears beautifully on its own in summer or layered with a woolly cardigan in the cooler months. A satisfying knit for confident beginners and beyond.
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 bottom hem to top of bib)
Yarn Type Needed
This design uses a soft, lightweight 4-ply/fingering-weight yarn (or a similar yarn held double to reach the gauge). You’ll want something:
If you’re unsure which yarn will give you the best feel and fit, just send us a message — or pop into The Wool Shop in Rangiora and we’ll help you choose.
Meterage Required
Approximate yarn use (for fingering/4-ply or equivalent):
50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g
If your yarn has a different metreage per 50 g or 100 g, we can help you calculate the right amount.
Needles
Gauge
26 stitches × 36 rows = 10 × 10 cm
in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles.
A blocked swatch is recommended for best fit.
Difficulty
★★☆☆ — a comfortable beginner-friendly knit with simple shaping and tidy finishing.
What You’re Getting
A printed PetiteKnit pattern — ready for your project bag.
(No digital file included.)
