Crochet Baby Romper

Crochet baby rompers are not just adorable; they're also amazingly cozy for your little one! The intricate stitches and soft yarn create a snug and stylish outfit that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're heading to a family gathering or just enjoying a day at home, a crochet baby romper adds a touch of charm to your baby's wardrobe. Plus, the handmade nature of these rompers makes them extra special, showcasing the love and care put into each stitch. Your little bundle of joy will look absolutely precious in a crochet baby romper, and you'll love seeing them all snuggled up in something handmade with love.

• Yarn
• Yardage
• Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00MM, H/8/5.00MM, G/6/4.00MM or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Buttons 1/4" or 3/8 diameter
• Slide or Belt 3/4" (optional)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• yo: yarn over
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• RS: right side
• Rep: repeat
• SM: stitch marker
• cluster st
• ext sc: extended single crochet
• csc: chainless single crochet
• Join Yarn with a standing single
• Special Join Technique

Intermediate

See Gauge and Swatch Instructions below.

Newborn – 24 months

See Size Chart above.

3 DC Cluster Stitch (cluster st): yo, insert hook into designated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, draw through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops remaining), yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remaining), yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops (4 loops remaining), yo, draw through all 4 remaining loops.

Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on hook.

Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise. I tend to crochet more tightly. If you normally crochet loosely, I suggest going down at least a hook size to help you hit gauge. The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as beginning chain unless noted otherwise.

Premier Alpaca Dance, Caron Simply Soft and Lion Brand Wool Ease were used for samples. You can use another worsted weight / 4 yarn as long as it is similar in thickness and you match gauge. If you use a thicker worsted weight yarn, your romper will come out a little bigger and some stitches may not lay as nicely.

Premier Alpaca Dance has been discontinued; instead, you can use Lion Brand Basic Stitch (100% acrylic) or Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca (90% acrylic, 10% alpaca), which are both worsted weight yarns.

Yardage: Refer to the size chart above.

I strongly suggest working a gauge swatch.

This crochet baby romper is worked flat and crocheted lengthwise from the top edge to the bottom leg openings. You’ll then seam the long edges to create a tube. After creating leg openings, you’ll crochet a top edge ruffle and straps. Lastly, you’ll crochet an optional belt.

I strongly recommend making a gauge swatch before you begin to make crochet baby rompers. Gauge: In stitch pattern as written in the instructions below: 11 sts = 3″; 12 rows = 3″. Note: This gauge swatch is worked in the stitch pattern that comprises the majority of the romper. This entire section is worked in Back Loops Only and the first stitch of each row is worked in the same stitch as the chain 1. Make sure to double-check your ending stitch count, especially on the rows of slip stitches as it is easy to miss a stitch or two.

Tip: The biggest piece of advice I can give you that will make this pattern much more enjoyable is to make sure you work your slip stitches loosely. If you do not, working the next row will be much harder than it needs to be.

Row 1: With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 20, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in each of the next 4 chs, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) twice. Turn. (19 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (19 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in the first st, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) twice, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (19 sts)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2. (19 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 5 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) twice. (19 sts)

Row 6: Repeat Row 2. (19 sts)

Rows 7 – 10: Repeat Rows 3 – 6. (19 sts)

Rows 11 – 12: Repeat Rows 3 – 4. (19 sts)

Fasten off. Your swatch should measure approximately 5.25″ W x 3″ H.

Newborn

Note: This stitch pattern has A LOT of stretch to it. As you’re working it, you may feel like “it’ll never fit”, but don’t fret. The pattern is written based on the average size of each age, but it’s always best to go by the baby’s actual measurements when possible.

Bodice – Newborn

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 41, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in each of the next 4 chs, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 5 times. Turn. (40 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in the first st, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 5 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 5 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 5 times. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in the first st, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 5 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (40 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (40 sts)

Rows 9 – 44: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (40 sts)

Rows 45 – 47: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (40 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 48 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

Gauge: 4.25 sts = 1”

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 66. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 67, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (66 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 45, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in the next ch, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 6 times. Turn. (44 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, hdc in the first st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 5 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in the first 2 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, hdc in the first st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 5 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (44 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (44 sts)

Rows 9 – 48: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (44 sts)

Rows 49 – 51: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (44 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 52 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

In this section, you’ll be creating the leg openings. For round 1 of each leg, you’ll be working into the sides of the rows of the bodice.

Left Leg – 0-3 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the seam, ch 1, sc in the side of Row 52 (this is the seam row), sc in the side of the next 25 rows, leave remaining sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the first st. (26 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (26 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to first st. (26 sc + 25 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Right Leg.

Right Leg – 0-3 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the side of Row 1 (this is to the right of the seam), sc in the side of the remaining 25 unworked rows from the bodice. Join with a sl st to the first st. (26 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (26 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (26 sc + 25 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew closed the gap between the leg holes. Continue on to the Top Edge Ruffle.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc along the top edge, in the st to the left of the seam, sc in the side of each row around. Join. Turn. (52 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire rnd, (ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 2 sts, ext sc in each of the last 2 sts. Join. (62 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first 2 sts, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (74 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, ext sc in each of the last 4 sts. Join. (88 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Straps.

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 75. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 76, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (75 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 49, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 6 times. Turn. (48 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 2 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, hdc in each of the first 2 sts, sl st in each of the next 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 2 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (48 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (48 sts)

Rows 9 – 52: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (48 sts)

Rows 53 – 55: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (48 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 56 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

In this section, you’ll be creating the leg openings. For round 1 of each leg, you’ll be working into the sides of the rows of the bodice.

Left Leg – 3-6 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the seam, ch 1, sc in the side of Row 56 (this is the seam row), sc in the side of next 27 rows, leave remaining sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the first st. (28 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (28 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to first st. (28 sc + 27 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Right Leg.

Right Leg – 3-6 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the side of Row 1 (this is to the right of the seam), sc in side of the remaining 27 unworked rows from the bodice. Join with a sl st to the first st. (28 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (28 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (28 sc + 27 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew closed the gap between the leg holes. Continue on to the Top Edge Ruffle.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc along the top edge, in the st to the left of the seam, sc in the side of each row around. Join. Turn. (56 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire rnd, (ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last st, ext sc in the last st. Join. (67 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first 4 sts, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (80 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, ext sc in each of the last 4 sts. Join. (96 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Straps.

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 80. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 81, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (80 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 51, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 7 times. Turn. (50 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in the first st, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (50 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (50 sts)

Rows 9 – 56: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (50 sts)

Rows 57 – 59: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (50 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 60 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

In this section, you’ll be creating the leg openings. For round 1 of each leg, you’ll be working into the sides of the rows of the bodice.

Left Leg – 6-12 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the seam, ch 1, sc in the side of Row 60 (this is the seam row), sc in the side of next 29 rows, leave remaining sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the first st. (30 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (30 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to first st. (30 sc + 29 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Right Leg.

Right Leg – 6-12 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the side of Row 1 (this is to the right of the seam), sc in side of the remaining 29 unworked rows from the bodice. Join with a sl st to the first st. (30 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (30 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (30 sc + 29 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew closed the gap between the leg holes. Continue on to the Top Edge Ruffle.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc along the top edge, in the st to the left of the seam, sc in the side of each row around. Join. Turn. (60 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire rnd, (ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (72 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first 2 sts, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (86 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 3 sts, ext sc in each of the last 3 sts. Join. (103 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Straps.

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 90. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 91, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (90 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 53, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook, sl st in each of the next 2 chs, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 7 times. Turn. (52 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, hdc in each of the first 2 sts, sl st in each of the next 4 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 6 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (52 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (52 sts)

Rows 9 – 64: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (52 sts)

Rows 65 – 67: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (52 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 68 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

In this section, you’ll be creating the leg openings. For round 1 of each leg, you’ll be working into the sides of the rows of the bodice.

Left Leg – 12-18 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the seam, ch 1, sc in the side of Row 68 (this is the seam row), sc in the side of next 31 rows, leave remaining sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the first st. (32 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to first st. (32 sc + 31 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Right Leg.

Right Leg – 12-18 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the side of Row 1 (this is to the right of the seam), sc in side of the remaining 31 unworked rows from the bodice. Join with a sl st to the first st. (32 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (32 sc + 31 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew closed the gap between the leg holes. Continue on to the Top Edge Ruffle.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc along the top edge, in the st to the left of the seam, sc in the side of each row around. Join. Turn. (64 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire rnd, (ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, ext sc in each of the last 4 sts. Join. (76 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (91 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last st, ext sc in the last st. Join. (109 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Straps.

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 95. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 96, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (95 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

In this section, you’ll crochet the bodice flat, working from the top edge to the leg openings.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 57, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs, (hdc in the next ch, cluster st in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, sl st in each of the next 4 chs) work from ( to ) 7 times. Turn. (56 sts) *Mark as Right Side.

Row 2: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 8 times. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire row, sl st in each of the first 3 sts, (hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 4 sts) work from ( to ) 7 times, hdc in the next st, cluster st in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in the last st. Turn. (56 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, working in BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (56 sts)

Rows 9 – 64: Rep Rows 5 – 8. (56 sts)

Rows 65 – 67: Rep Rows 5 – 7. (56 sts)

Do not fasten off. Work the seam. Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Legs.

Note: The seam will be referred to as Row 68 for the rest of the pattern for this size.

In this section, you’ll be creating the leg openings. For round 1 of each leg, you’ll be working into the sides of the rows of the bodice.

Left Leg – 18-24 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the seam, ch 1, sc in the side of Row 68 (this is the seam row), sc in the side of next 33 rows, leave remaining sts unworked. Join with a sl st to the first st. (34 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (34 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to first st. (34 sc + 33 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Right Leg.

Right Leg – 18-24 Months

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the side of Row 1 (this is to the right of the seam), sc in side of the remaining 33 unworked rows from the bodice. Join with a sl st to the first st. (34 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around. Join using the Special Join Technique. (34 sts)

Rnd 3: Switch to a 4.00mm crochet hook, working in the BLO of Rnd 1 sts, sc in the first st, (ch 2, sc in the next st) rep around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (34 sc + 33 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew closed the gap between the leg holes. Continue on to the Top Edge Ruffle.

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc along the top edge, in the st to the left of the seam, sc in the side of each row around. Join. Turn. (68 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in BLO for the entire rnd, (ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 ext sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 3 sts, ext sc in each of the last 3 sts. Join. (81 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join. (97 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 ext sc in the next st, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, ext sc in each of the last 4 sts. Join. (116 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Straps.

Option 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, csc 100. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Option 2: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 101, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each ch across. (100 sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

Changes for sizes are written as follows: Newborn (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m)

Keep working yarn on the inside of the romper while seaming. With Right Side on the outside, bring Row 1 up to meet Row 47 ( 51, 55, 59, 63, 67). Sl st rows together by inserting your hook into the FLO (insert hook from front to back) of st from Row 1, then insert your hook into the BLO of a st from Row 47 ( 51, 55, 59, 63, 67) (insert hook from back to front), yo, pull through all loops to complete sl st, repeat across. 40 ( 44, 48, 50, 52, 56) sts

Do Not Fasten Off. Continue on to legs.

Changes for Sizes are written as follows: Newborn (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m)

The most important part of creating this seam is your hook placement. Read the instructions carefully and take a moment to identify each loop before starting. Once you work the first one properly, the rest are a piece of cake… or pie… or whatever suits your fancy.

Photo A: Note: The Right Side is on the outside and the working yarn is on the inside of the romper. Insert your hook into the FLO (insert hook from front to back) of st from Row 1.

Photo B: Insert your hook into the BLO of a st from Row 47 ( 51, 55, 59, 63, 67) (insert hook from back to front).

Photo C: Yarn over, pull through all loops to complete sl st, repeat across. 40 ( 44, 48, 50, 52, 56) sts.

Photo: Shows the seam after working several sl sts.

Changes for sizes are written as follows: Newborn (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m)

Attach Straps: Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, sew the ends of the left and right shoulder straps (that have the stitch marker), to the front inside of the romper. Attach the straps 2.5″ (2.75″, 3″, 3.25″, 3.5″, 3.75″) apart.

Attach Buttons: Position the buttons 2.25″ (2.50″, 2.75″, 3″, 3.25″, 3.50″) apart on the inside of the back of the romper. Using a needle and thread, sew the buttons on to the inside of the back of the romper.

Belt and slide are both optional. You can work a longer belt (as written) and tie it in a bow if you prefer or you can use a simple thin chain and tie it in a bow.

Attach Belt: Wrap the belt around the bodice of the romper. Either add a slide or tie the romper how you’d like it. Position the tied belt where you’d like it (I prefer it off to one side). Using a yarn needle and piece of yarn, tack stitch the belt at each side of the romper.