Two in One Baby and Toddler Striped Set
Project: Two in One Baby and Toddler Striped Set
Pattern: P076
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Easy Knit
This sweet, two-in one pattern, includes the choice of a romper or dress as well as the option of sleeves, so you can truly customise your child’s outfit. Worked up in two pieces with striping, this pattern features a delicate, braided rib and buttoned closures at the neck and crotch.
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | 1-3 months | 6-9 months | 12-18 months | 2-3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 46 cm | 52 cm | 58 cm | 65 cm |
| Length from back of neck to crotch (romper) | 30 cm | 34 cm | 42 cm | 54 cm |
| Sleeve Length (romper) | 6 cm | 8 cm | 10 cm | 10 cm |
| Length (dress) | 36 cm | 40 cm | 46 cm | 58 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 1-3 months | 6-9 months | 12-18 months | 2-3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ficio Noya (M) 50g balls | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ficio Noya (C1) 50g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT:
A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
A 3.75mm circular knitting needle, 80cm.
A pair of 3.75mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
A stitch holder.
7 buttons for a romper OR
4 buttons for a dress.
TENSION:
24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
- Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
- Ktbl: Knit through the back loop
- Ktfl: Knit through the front loop
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl 2 Together
- Sl1: Slip One Stitch purlwise
- ssk: Slip, Slip Knit (Left Slanting Decrease)
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
- YO: Yarn Over
- 1/1TS: 1/1 Twisted Stitch, refer to notes in pattern
TWO-IN-ONE
Stripe Pattern:
Rows 1-5: Colour M
Rows 6-7: Colour C
Rows 8-9: Colour M
Rows 10-14: Colour C
Rows 15-16: Colour M
Rows 17-18: Colour C
Repeat these rows for coloured stripe pattern.
DRESS
Back:
Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on ... 82 (93 - 106 - 131) sts
Row 1: Knit all sts.
Row 2: Purl all sts.
These two rows form a stocking st pattern, continue working in this pattern until piece measures 5cm from beg AT THE SAME TIME taking care to follow the stripe pattern above, starting with colour M.
Next Row: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, SSK, K1.
Work 7 rows normal.
Repeat the above 8 rows, 9 more times remembering to work the stripe pattern ... 62 (73 - 86 - 111) sts.
Work without further shaping until piece measures 20 (24 - 30 - 36) cm, ending on a WS row.
Next Row: K0 (1 - 0 - 0) *K2tog, K3, repeat from * to last 1 (2 - 1 - 1) sts, K1 (2 - 1 - 1) ... 49 (59 - 69- 89) sts.
Next Row: Purl all
Next Row: K2 *K2tog, K3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, K2 ... 40 (48 - 56 - 72) sts.
Next Row: Purl all
ROMPER
Back (All Sizes):
Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 8 sts.
Set Up Row: Purl all sts.
Row 1: Cast on 2 sts, knit to end.
Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, purl to end.
Row 3-4: Cast on 3 sts, work in stocking to end... 18 sts
Row 5: Knit all.
Row 6: Change to colour C, cast on 2 sts, purl to end.
Row 7: cast on 2 sts, knit to end.
Row 8-9: Change to colour M, cast on 3 sts at beg of row, work in stocking
to end... 28 sts
Row 10: Change to colour C, purl all.
Row 11-14: Work as rows 1-4 ... 38 sts.
Row 15: Change to colour M, knit all
Row 16: Cast on 2 sts, purl to end.
Row 17: Change to C, cast on 2 sts, knit to end.
Row 18: Cast on 3 sts, purl to end.
Row 19: Change to M, cast on 3 sts, knit to end... 48 sts
Sizes 6-9 mon, 12-18 mon, 2-4 years only:
Row 20: Purl all.
Row 21: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 50 sts.
Row 22: Pfb, purl to last st, Pfb ... 52 sts
Row 23: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 54 sts.
Row 24: Change to C, purl all
Row 25: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 56 sts.
Sizes 12-18 mon, 2-4 years only:
Row 26: Change to M, purl all
Row 27: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 58 sts.
Row 28: Change to C, purl all
Row 29: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 60 sts.
Row 30: Purl all
Row 31: K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 62 sts.
Row 32: Purl all
Row 33: Change to M, K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 64 sts.
Row 34: Purl all
Row 35: Change to C, K1, Kfb, knit to last two sts, Kfb, K1 ... 66 sts.
2-4 years only:
Row 36: Purl all
Row 37: Change to M, K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, knit to last five sts, Kfb, K2, Kfb,
K11 ... 70 sts.
Row 38: Purl all
Row 39: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, knit to last five sts, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K1 ... 74 sts.
Row 40: Purl all.
Row 41: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, knit to last five sts, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K11 ... 78 sts.
Row 42: Change to C, purl all
Row 43: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, knit to last five sts, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K11 ... 82 sts.
Row 44: Change to M, Purl all
Row 43: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, knit to last five sts, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K11 ... 86 sts.
Row 44: Change to C, purl all
Work without shaping and keeping stripe pattern correct until piece measures 16 (18 - 22 - 28) cm from the centre of the crotch ... 48 (56 - 66 - 86) sts.
Next Row: K2 (6 - 5 - 3), *K2tog, 4, repeat from * until last 3 (7 - 7 - 4) sts, K2tog, K1 (3 - 5 - 2) ... 40 (48 - 56 - 72) sts.
WAISTBAND (BOTH STYLES)
Set Up Row: Purl all sts.
Row 1: Using M, K2, *P2, 1/1TS, repeat from * across ending with K2 ...
56 sts.
Row 2: *P2, 1/1TS, repeat from * to last four sts, P2, K2.
Repeat these two rows until waistband measures 4cm ending on a WS row.
Next Row: K2 (3 - 1 - 3) *K5, Kfb, repeat from* to last 6 stitches, K2 (3 - 6 - 3) ... 46 (55 - 64 - 83) sts
ITEM A: Waistband and Striping Detail
Chest:
Continue working in M only, work without shaping until piece measures 3 (4 - 8 - 10) cm from waistband’s edge, ending with a WS row.
Shaping Armholes:
Bind off 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows ... 40 (49 - 58 - 77) sts
Row 1: K1, K2tog, knit to last three sts, SSK, K1.
Row 2: Purl all
Row 3: K1, K2tog, knit to last three sts, SSK, K1.
Row 4: Purl all
Row 5: Knit all
Row 6: Purl all ... 36 (45 - 54 - 73) sts
Repeat the last 6 rows until there are 36 (41 - 50 - 65) sts rem.
Sizes 6-9 mon and 2-4 years only:
Work one row as normal, decreasing by one at the centre ... 36 (40 - 50 - 64) sts rem ***
All Sizes:
Work without shaping until piece measures 10 (12 - 14 - 26) cm from waistband’s edge.
Yoke:
Work in same ribbing as waistband for 3cm and then cast off all sts loosely in rib.
Row 1: Using M, K0 (0 - 2 - 0), *P2, Ktbl of the 2nd st on LN but do not
slip off, Ktfl of the skipped stitch, slip both sts off (1/1TS: 1x1 twisted st)
Repeat from * across until last 4 sts, P2, K2.
Row 2: P0 (0 - 2 - 0) *1/1TS, P2 repeat from * to end.
FRONT (BOTH STYLES)
Cast on:
Work as for back until *** taking care to keep striping correct ... 36 (40 - 50 - 64) sts rem
Armhole Shaping:
Work without shaping until piece measures 7 (10 - 11 - 23) cm from waistband’s edge.
Yoke:
Work in same ribbing as back yoke, for 3cm then shape neck as,
Next Row: Rib 10 (12 - 15 - 18), cast off 15 (16 - 20 - 28) sts loosely in rib, Rib 10 (12 - 15 - 18) to end.
Work in rib over the last 15 sts for 3 cm more and cast off loosely in rib.
Join yarn with WS facing to the inner neck edge. Work in rib pattern established for 3cm more and cast off loosely in rib.
SLEEVES (OPTIONAL)
Sew shoulder seams for 2cm from sleeve head, together taking care to match ribbing patterns. With RS and 4.00mm circular needles, pick up 30 (36 - 42 - 48) sts around the armhole edge, begin working in stripe pattern for 4 (6 - 8 - 8) cm ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): *K4, K2tog repeat from * to end ... 25 (30 - 36 - 40) sts.
Work in same ribbing pattern as waistband until sleeve hem measures 3cm, bind off loosely in rib.
OPENINGS & CUFFS
Romper Leg Bands:
Join each side and sleeve of the romper together in a continuous seam.
With RS facing and 3.75mm circular knitting needles, pick up 48 (56 - 66 - 74) sts along leg opening. Work in rib pattern as for yokes until it measures 3cm. Bind off loosely in rib.
Shoulder Openings:
If you have not added sleeves to the romper or dress, complete the following before starting the shoulder openings: Sew together shoulder seams for 2 (3 - 3 - 4) cm from outer sleeve head.
On the front shoulder:
Pick up 10 stitches.
Row 1: Work one row of rib repeat.
Row 2: K2, P2tog, yo, 1/1TS: 1x1 twisted st, P2tog, YO, K2.
Row 3: Work 1 row of twisted rib pattern.
Cast off in pattern.
Add 2 buttons to each sides the back ribbing on the back panel.
Work the opening for the left shoulder in the same way.
Crotch Opening for Romper:
Front crotch:
Pick up 18 stitches along the front cast on edge for the crotch
Row 1 & 2: Work in twisted rib pattern
Row 3: K2, p2, *ssktog, yo, P2 repeat from* until last two stitches, K2.
Row 4: Work 1 row of rib
Bind off in pattern.
Back crotch:
Pick up 18 stitches along the front cast on edge for the crotch.
Work 3 rows of twisted rib pattern.
Cast on in pattern.
Add 3 buttons onto the back crotch ribbing.
ITEM B: Sleeve and Neck Opening
FINISHING
Weave in all ends, block to size if required.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Ficio Noya, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth baby yarns with good stitch definition and a soft handle. Choose yarns with similar fibre content, thickness and elasticity for both M and C1 so the striped sections remain even and the twisted ribbing retains its shape.
Customisation Ideas
- Choose between the romper or dress version depending on the intended use.
- Add or omit the optional sleeves to create a warmer or cooler version.
- Use two high-contrast colours to emphasise the stripe pattern.
- Use two tonal shades for a softer striped effect.
- Choose decorative buttons for the shoulder and crotch openings, ensuring they are securely attached.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the striped fabric, twisted ribbing and garment shape. Check all buttons regularly to ensure they remain securely attached, particularly when the finished garment is intended for a baby or toddler.
