Baby Clothes Knitting Patterns - ROMPERS

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Ardens 131- Boys Suit: Great vintage knitting pattern for little boys suit from 1930s. This little set is to fit 19 inch chest in cotton or rayon thread 5. Always work a tension square, try modern 4ply for this one or equivalent. Pale blue was suggested with contrast stitching.

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Bairnswear 15: Great vintage toddlers rompers knitting pattern 1930's. There are instructions for rompers or crawlers to fit 12months -2 years. There are 6 designs including the one on the front.  Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. There is one with a cat on the front, this one with the lamb, both with long sleeves, to fit 23 and 25 inch chest. There are also three to fit 22  inch chest, one with embroidery round the neck, one with a panel of fancy stitch and the other very simple sleeveless one, similar to a vest onsie now worn by babies. There is also another long sleeved one to fit a 23 inch chest. On the back page are some pictures of other patterns  that were available, several of which I have in my collection.

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Bairnswear 47: Fantastic vintage knitting pattern for buster suits to fit boys 1-2 years. the little jumpers are great with little embroidered motifs, or lovely without, each design is different 2 with collars and two without. My brother wore these, so my Mother tells me in the 1940's The jumpers are knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply with a tension square. Jumpers are for 19" or 20" chest, easy to make a bit bigger by change of ply to double knitting. The little shorts or pants are knitted in vintage 3ply also or modern 4ply.

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Bairnswear 63: Vintage knitting pattern for dear little romper suits for baby boys. These little garments are coming back into fashion, I can see why! Although I had little girls, many of my friends in the 1960's made these for their little boys and all my brothers through the late 1940's and 50's wore these, so practical and so much nicer than jeans or babygro. These are for 9-12 months, to fit 21" chest to 23" chest, to make smaller use modern 3ply and smaller needles, they look fabulous o reborn babies too.

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Bairnswear 65: Vintage knitting pattern for boys first suit. This pattern is from the 1920's when this type of suit was so popular. The little jumpers are so sweet, chest 19" to 21" knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply or stick with modern 3ply if you would like the jumper or knickers to be a bit smaller. I have made the 2nd one down for one of my big vintage dolls, who is new born baby size, and it looks great in duck egg blue, also a popular colour of the time, I just used size smaller needles and modern 3ply.

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Bairnswear 1236. Great vintage knitting pattern from 1930s for baby rompers. To fit 3-9 months, three different designs in vintage 3ply (modern 4ply) 19" chest length from shoulder 14" - easy to knit and lovely to wear, so smart, so retro! Always work a tension square.

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Bairnswear 1299:Great buster suit pattern for the toddler, have included this pattern as it has great little jumper with penguins on it to fit 2-3 years, chest 22"-24" knitted in vintage 3ply or modern 4ply. 1930's

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Bairnswear 1334. Vintage knitting pattern for little boys suits in vintage 3ply, try modern 4ply, lovely for the jumpers alone. 18-24 months. again, nice condition. 1940's 21" and 22" chest.

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Bairnswear 1473: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern from 1940s. There are three three designs suitable for boy or girl and are knitted in vintage 3ply that should knit to a modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 19-20 inch chest.

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Bestway 1058: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby boys romper and vest set 1930s. This is a pre war little pattern for a classic button top romper with sleeves - not that different from the little onesies seen now. The vest has little sleeves and drawstring neck and the piltch or knickers have a simple crochet at legs - can be replaced with knitted rib or picot edge if liked.  to fit 19 inch chest 6-12 months. Romper is worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply or for a smaller size stay with modern 3ply. Vest set is in vintage 2ply which knits as modern 3ply.

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Bestway 1488: Great vintage baby pattern from 1940s for romper. This sweet little design is to fit 1-2 years or 23 inch chest. Simple two colour fair isle band at waist. There is fullness to accommodate napkin and fastens at back of neck and between legs. 6 small button needed. Classic but still fashionable in a retro way. Always work a tension square. Vintage 3ply was used for original, try modern fine 4ply with a smaller size needle.

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Bestway B2321: Great vintage baby knitting pattern from 1940s. There are three different designs in this pattern all to fit baby and toddler. The dress and jacket at top will fit 2-3 years and is worked in a hemstitch stitch to fit 20-22 inch chest, the middle dress and jacket is knitted in berry stitch will fit 6-12 months with 20 inch chest and the little boys suit including socks will fit 1-2 years or 22 inch chest. The knickers are in the fashion of a sunsuit and knitted in 3ply yarn. Watch for the different needles needed for wool or nylon in this pattern. From the late 1940s there was  new nylonese yarn produced.

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Bestway A2404:Great romper baby vintage knitting pattern 1940s. This is so cute! Instructions for little jacket and sun romper as well as ordinary romper with simple fair isle on yoke and on leg bands. Worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 9-18 months (20-22 inch chest).

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Bestway A2477. Delightful romper, dress and matinee set in 3ply for 6-12 months. Minor creases down centre and general wear. 19-21" chest 1940's

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Bestway A2696: Great vintage baby boy pants sets knitting pattern from 1940s. This pattern has two sets, one plain stocking stitch and the other with lace panel. To fit 9-15 months knitted in vintage 3ply for 23-24 inch chest. The jersey buttons at the  let shoulder and the knickers as specially designed to wear over a napkin (diaper). Always work a tension square.

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Blue Boy 52: Super vintage baby romper knitting pattern from 1940s. There 4 different design in this pattern all knitted in 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 18 and 19 inches. From 6 months to 18 months. Very retro and very cute, easy to knit and very practical.

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BR17-WI Romper: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern from 1930's. Knitted in 4ply, but always work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest. This simple to knit, but tradition styling this little romper has baby ducks motif stitched on after completion. These little motifs are usual available in sewing shops or on the internet. 

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Copley 3013: lovely vintage pattern for complete little boys set comprising jumper and pants set, leggings, jacket and mitts set.

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Dewhursts 5009-Buster Suit: Great vintage knitting pattern for little boys suit. To fit up to 23 inch chest and is knitted in a 4ply. Always work a tension square.

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Golden Eagle 654: Vintage knitting pattern for baby boy sets from the 1940's for 1st and 2nd size (age 12-18 months) 20" chest length of top 12" and trousers 10" (adjustable).

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FNI-5Romper: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern from the 1920. This little garment is knitted in silk yarn no 5, cotton can be substituted or a modern 3ply yarn. Always work a tension square. Original was worked in ivory with blue trim with pearl buttons. To fit up to 25 inch chest. Knitted on fine needles.

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KGC24- Romper: Great vintage romper knitting pattern for baby form the 1940s, This set in a mock cable design in knitted in 3ply baby wool  to fit 20 inch chest. Try a size smaller needles if you want to use modern fine 4ply. Always work a tension square. To fit 6-12 months. In same design as the dress set above.

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Lavenda 866-9 Romper Suit: Great vintage knitting pattern for boy's suit from 1940s. This set is knitted in vintage 3ply but should work in modern 4ply, work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest over underwear. Neat little collar and small cables on front of jersey. The little buttons hold the pants secure whilst crawling around.

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Lavenda 866-24 Romper: Great little vintage romper knitting pattern romper to suit boy or girl. This little romper has smocked top, easy to work with embroidery thread. and should fit 22 inch chest knitted in a fine modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. You can make long and short sleeves for this one.

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LR302: Lovely vintage knitting pattern from late 1940s for baby boys set from Canada. Romper, cardigan and helmet knitted in vintage 3ply baby wool to fit 3-9 months and 9-15 months. Try modern 4ply for same size, or modern 3ply for a smaller size.

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Little Pals 121: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern from 1930s. These super little romper suits are so cosy and retro - and so very practical. There are 4 different ones including one for a little girl with a frill at the bottom edge. Knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square To fit 19-20 inch chest.

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Little Pals 135: Vintage knitting pattern for baby romper in vintage 3ply to fit 20" chest, use modern 3ply and a size smaller needle for a smaller size. 4 different designs.

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MR34 Romper: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for romper suit from 1940s. This little romper has neat little collar and belt. To fit 22 inch chest and is knitted in modern baby 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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MW4-8 Boy's Suit: Great vintage toddler knitting pattern for boys suit from 1930s. This easy to knit set has little squares of design, with pockets and cross stitch embroidered ducks to complete. Worked in a thick 4ply of fine double knitting, always work a tension square. To fit 22 inch chest.

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Patons 222: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby from 1940s. Sweet little retro romper suit to fit 6-9 months with embroidered sheep motif. In good condition. Small split to side edge.  A gold version of the silver patterns.

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Patons 271: Great vintage baby boy knitting pattern from 1940s for boys set, cardigan and play suit with collar. Cute or what! knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square and see if you need to change needles, for smaller set try modern 3ply on size smaller needles. To fit 20" chest, so about 9-12 months.

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Patons 272: Nice vintage baby boy knitting pattern from 1940s for baby romper and jumper to fit baby boy 6-14 months (18" chest) worked in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply to get this size, work tension square see if you need to change needles. For smaller size work in modern 3ply and size smaller needles.

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Patons 825: Great little silver Patons baby romper suit knitting pattern 1930s. This is a lovely pattern with three different rompers for baby boys 6-15 months (chest 19-21 inches). The simple stocking stitch with rib detail as shown on the front, another simple stocking stitch one with sewn on motif of dog, and a very nice fancy rib with off set front fastening so typical of the decade, see picture below. Worked in vintage 4ply try tension square and change needles if needed.

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Patons 934: Great vintage baby boys romper 1930s baby knitting pattern. These little patterns were produced in the late 1930s and throughout the war years and then re issued during the 1950 as they were so popular. There are instructions for two different rompers, a cardigan and a jumper for little boy 6-14 months to fit chest 18-20 inch chest. Worked in vintage 3ply, so for the size stated try modern 4ply in a tension square, for a smaller size try using modern 3ply or smaller needles.

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Spider Wools 56: Lovely vintage baby boy knitting pattern 1930's Instructions for three little rompers  to fit 21" to 23" chest knitted in vintage 3ply, so try a tension square in modern 4ply and see if you needed to change needles.

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SS45-12 Romper: Great vintage romper knitting pattern from 1945. This sweet little romper is knitted in vintage 3ply or a modern fine 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. This little romper is to fit 17 inches or under 6 months. It has a little collar and smocked detail with little short sleeves.

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V2-37 Jumper Set: Great vintage little boys jumper suit knitting pattern from 1920s. This one is to fit 9-12 months and will have a 22 inch chest. Knitted in modern 4ply, Always work a tension square and change needle size if needed. White with blue is suggested. The rabbit is embroidered on in cross stitch when finished.

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Viyella 3239: Great vintage baby romper knitting pattern 1940s. These sweet three little suits are to fit 12-18 months to fit 20-21 inch chest and all are knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square.

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Weldons 257 Romper: Great vintage knitting pattern for baby romper from 1940s. This little romper is easy to knit and should fit 1-2 years or 22 inch chest. Simple shape, very retro. Knitted in 3ply, but if you prefer 4ply work a tension square and change needles to get correct size.

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Weldons A1023: Great vintage baby knitting pattern for romper set from late 1940s. This pattern has instructions for a romper with fair isle detail and a two piece suit with neat lace pattern both with puff sleeves. To fit 6-18 months or 18-20 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply. always work a tension square and change down size of needles if using 4ply.

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Weldons A1105: Great vintage baby pram set knitting pattern from late 1940s. This pretty set consist of a romper with ties at shoulders, jacket, bonnet and mittens trimmed in angora. The original was knitted in white with pink angora trim. The romper can be worn over a little jumper are as a sun suit. To fit 9-18 months or up to a 24 inch chest. Always work a tension square.

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