Knitted overalls for newborns: step-by-step description and diagrams, a simple master class from an experienced needlewoman

Every mother will agree that a high-quality knitted jumpsuit for a newborn is considered an indispensable wardrobe item for the cold season. Making such things yourself allows you to choose the most suitable hypoallergenic materials of the desired color, which will be most comfortable for the baby. Moreover, today there are a lot of master classes and special step-by-step descriptions that are designed to teach this type of needlework even to novice craftswomen.

The main advantages of knitted overalls

High-quality blouses, hats, booties and pants are very important in every baby’s wardrobe. But when the baby is dressed in a knitted jumpsuit, his mother can be calm. After all, such a thing is comfortable and cozy, and high-quality yarn protects well from the piercing wind. There is no longer any need to be afraid that, due to the baby’s active movements, his pants will slip off or the buttons of his blouse will come undone, because in overalls it is comfortable for both girls and boys to explore this world.

Experienced needlewomen note that any woman can make knitted overalls for a newborn, because in this case there are simply no special requirements. The main task of the craftswoman is to understand the principle of knitting and adjust all recommendations in accordance with the size of the child. In addition, clothing for girls and boys at this age does not have any special distinctions.

You can start knitting the main fabric from both the upper and lower parts. In order to avoid the most common mistakes, it is better to start getting acquainted with such work with a raglan or dropped armhole. Depending on the preferences of the needlewoman herself, pants and sleeves can be short or long. In this case, it is important to take into account the season and the purpose of the future overalls.

Experts draw attention to the fact that many mothers and grandmothers prefer to knit entire sets for their babies. In this case, overalls are often supplemented with the following elements:

Hood. This option will definitely add originality and practicality to the main product. Depending on the chosen model, the hood can be equipped with original buttons, embroidery, tassels and even ties. In any handicraft there is room for flights of fancy, because a craftswoman can independently make not only a high-quality, but also a unique item.
Cap. A knitted headdress can have tassels, pom-poms or ties. The choice of one element or another depends on the age of the child and the mother’s capabilities.
Booties and socks. In this case, a fantastic scope opens up for the needlewoman to express her imagination. You can truly “revive” a jumpsuit that has been knitted in stockinette stitch with original brightly colored booties.
Blanket and rug. This set will become indispensable during the cold season. In this case, the baby will feel most comfortable, because in cool and windy weather, knitted overalls for newborns are best kept warm. It’s quite easy to understand the diagrams, especially if the craftswoman has already encountered such work before.

It’s also worth considering that knitting children’s clothes helps the expectant mother lift her spirits and gain the necessary experience that will be useful in the process of creating new clothes.

Determining the right size

Universal knitted overalls for newborns have many advantages, which is why they are increasingly being made even by novice needlewomen. Since small children grow very quickly, all clothing should be as comfortable and practical as possible. Almost all newborns have a similar volume and weight, and even if the onesie turns out to be too big, this will not last long. Babies weigh from 2 to 5 kilograms, which means that the onesie should be sizes 44-62. Focusing on these indicators, you can always find high-quality patterns that will significantly simplify the work process.

It is also worth considering that in the correct pattern, the lower part of the knitted product is not narrowed, because underneath there will be a diaper and cotton underwear. As practice shows, for the average height of a child (49-53 cm), things in size 56 are ideal .

Classic model with original pattern

Many needlewomen prefer to work with patterns - houndstooth and combined garter stitch, since both of these options have an original appearance and are quickly knitted. But it is garter stitch that has gained the most popularity, since the product itself is quite soft and loose, which is very pleasant for delicate skin. That is why experienced craftswomen have developed a step-by-step simplified description, thanks to which you can make a high-quality overalls for a child:

To form one trouser leg, you need to cast on 50 loops (38 of them will be used to make the fabric itself, 6 loops will be used to form a placket with buttons for one side and the same number of turns for the other placket with eyelets). It is worth noting that garter stitch is knitted exclusively with knit stitches.
In this way, you need to knit 15 cm, after which you can proceed to adding turns on both sides every 2 rows (60 loops should form on the knitting needles).
At this stage, the straps of both trouser legs must be connected to each other. From one of the strips, all the loops are removed onto an auxiliary knitting needle. On the working knitting needle, the loop must be removed from the second working knitting needle, and the next one is removed from the auxiliary knitting needle. Next, the needlewoman needs to alternate all movements, due to which one double plank should be formed. In the next row, each turn is knitted together.
Now you can safely begin making the armhole. All loops on both sides, excluding 6 turns, are divided into three equal parts. Half of the total number of loops goes to the back, but the shelves should also form half in total.
We knit the fabric up to the shoulder seams, the loops are closed exclusively at the neck. As for the sleeves, they can be cast directly from the armhole onto circular loops. The length of one sleeve should be between 12 and 15 cm. An elastic band must be knitted at the end.

It is also worth considering that if you make the trims and trims of the neck with a double tie, the finished jumpsuit will take on the appearance of a factory product. In such a warm outfit your baby will feel comfortable and cozy.

The simplest baby overalls for newborns, knitted with a pattern

This master class describes a product for a height of 56 cm, but you can customize it to suit your baby, since it is not the number of loops that is indicated here, but the width of each part. Knitting a jumpsuit involves making the front and back parts, as well as the sleeves separately, and at the final stage they will need to be joined with similar yarn using a thick needle with a wide eye. Choose soft yarn made from natural material for your newborn so that the overalls can breathe. For the work, simple number 3 knitting needles are used; a pattern must be prepared: you will refer to it. The general plan of action is:

Start work from the bottom, from the panties, since they are divided into 4 parts. Cast on 56 stitches on folded knitting needles, using a classic 1*1 rib knit approximately 1.5 cm in height.
Then you need to make a yarn over after the edge to get 57 loops, and you can work with a simple stockinette stitch if you are not confident in your abilities, or take a simple pattern. For example, shown in the diagram below, it alternates in vertical rows with knit stitches (they form the basis of the fabric), purl stitches and knit stitches crossed (when the knitting needle is inserted behind the back wall to pull out the working thread). Very rarely, the pattern includes short horizontal rows of relief folds, introduced at will.
On every 3rd row you should add 1st loop, gradually widening the leg. For the right, the addition is made from the left, for the left, respectively, from the right. This should be taken into account in future work. According to this pattern, the trouser leg is knitted until it reaches a length of 11.5 cm (including elastic).
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other half of the panties, knitting the mirror part. When it is also 11.5 cm long (they should have the same number of rows), transfer the stitches to 1 needle to place both pieces next to each other. Using the same pattern, knit a row connecting them.
Now you move on to creating the back of the future children's overalls: on both sides you need to knit 2 loops in 1 twice (1 time for each front row) to narrow the product a little. After every 2 rows, you need to knit the outer loops 2 in 1 another 5-6 times and you can continue to form a smooth fabric according to the pattern discussed above or in a classic satin stitch.
When the length of the product from the elastic is 27 cm, you need to work on the armholes to which the sleeves will be attached. To do this, first close 3 loops on both sides, and then close 1 loop on each even row, repeating this action 3 times. After another 12 cm you need to knit with the same straight fabric, following the idea of the pattern.
The work on the back (its length is 39 cm) is completed with the formation of shoulder bevels, for which in each even row on both sides you need to close 4 loops 2 times, and then 1 more time - 5 loops. Additionally, you need to close the loops in the center, removing 10 loops at once. The remaining ones are knitted simply - every 2 rows you close off 8 loops.

The back part is completed, the work on the front looks almost the same, only here, when connecting the halves of the panties, you need to add 3 loops between them. The next 18 rows will be made according to the figure and the description presented earlier. Then there are several options: the fastener can be placed in the front, on buttons, or this part can also be made whole, and the overalls can be fastened on hangers. The latest version is more popular with beginning knitters, as it creates fewer difficulties in knitting. Then you knit everything according to the algorithm discussed above, but close the neck, decreasing first 5 loops in the center in each even row, then on the sides of them 2 times 2 loops and 4 times 1 loop (i.e. go through 7 even rows "ladder") The shoulder bevel and overall closure are the same as for the back.

A practical master class from an experienced needlewoman

Many beginning craftswomen turn to Elena Rozum’s patterns and patterns for help. Thanks to this, all knitted products are of the highest quality, durable and original. To knit a jumpsuit for a newborn, you need to follow a few simple rules:

Initially, you need to cast on 30 loops with a light thread and knit 8 centimeters with an elastic band. After this, we switch to the blue thread and cast on 15 turns (the pattern must be correctly distributed over the entire width of the product). In the future, you will need to knit with a houndstooth pattern.
Add 6 loops and knit 10 patterns. On the inside of the trouser leg we decrease 5 loops and the same number every other row. We knit 8 rows.
We divide the resulting canvas into two equal parts and form the back and shelf separately. It is worth noting that a slight decrease must be made on the shelf. The second half of the overalls is knitted in the same way. All blanks are sewn together.
To form the neckline, you need to cast on 46 loops and knit with a 3 cm elastic band. After this, you can immediately knit the hood (to get a symmetrical pattern, you need to add 1 loop). In total, the hood should have 47 loops, from which you need to knit 11 rows of a neat pattern.
The strips are knitted with a 1x1 elastic band, making sure to leave loops for buttons.
To correctly form the hood line, you need to cast on 62 stitches and knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch. On the front side, the craftswoman must knit two facial loops, yarn over, 2 facial loops, yarn over again. These steps must be repeated until the end of the row. On the wrong side, all the loops are purl, and the yarn over is knitted in such a way that a hole is formed.
To make sleeves, you need to cast on 30 loops to knit the cuff with a 1x1 elastic band (8 centimeters). We knit a pattern 9 cm up. The width should be 7 rows of a beautiful pattern. The finished sleeves are sewn to the armhole of the overalls. You can twist the yarn into a decorative cord and make pompoms that can be used to decorate the hood. All that remains is to sew on the buttons - and the original overalls for the baby are ready.

Choosing knitting needles for knitting children's overalls

To determine the size of the knitting needles, it is important to consider several parameters. These include the following characteristics:

Spoke diameter There are several methods for selecting the thickness of the knitting needles. The most accurate selection is based on the correspondence table. If you don’t have it at hand, you can measure the thickness of a thread folded in half and not tightly twisted. For knitting children's overalls, it is preferable to take knitting needles with a thickness greater than the recommended one number. This will make the item softer and airier. The same rule should be followed when knitting a jumpsuit with an openwork pattern. If you need tight knitting, then you should take knitting needles with a thickness that is one number less.
Spoke length This characteristic depends on the knitting method. If the fabric is wide, for example, the back and fronts are knitted at the same time, then it will be more convenient to knit with straight knitting needles 35-40 centimeters long or with circular knitting needles on a metal or rubber cable.
Material. Metal knitting needles are suitable for wool and acrylic yarn. For viscose or silk thread, knitting needles made of wood or bamboo are better suited. The canvas will slide less along them, which is very important for a beginning needlewoman.

In addition to knitting needles, when knitting a jumpsuit for a newborn, you will need a hook for tying parts, a needle for stitching, decorative elements and buttons. The fastener is selected taking into account the age of the child and the model of the product. It can be placed along the entire length of the overalls or made in the form of a shortened strap. However, it is preferable to make overalls for a newborn baby with a fastener on the crotch seam.