Siiri Baby Bodysuit in Novita Baby Wool - NFFP002 - Downloadable PDF

Siiri Baby Bodysuit in Novita Baby Wool – Pattern Summary (NFFP002)

The Siiri Baby Bodysuit is a charming, practical knitted baby bodysuit designed by Novita and worked in Novita Baby Wool. This intermediate-level knitting pattern produces a classic snap-style bodysuit complete with ribbed leg openings, a ribbed neckline, set-in sleeves, and a button-fastening crotch — making it both adorable and functional for everyday baby wear. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is offered free of charge.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a baby bodysuit — sometimes called a onesie — knitted flat and in the round depending on the section. It features a fitted body, short set-in sleeves, ribbed cuffs and leg openings, and a crotch closure secured with 3 wooden buttons. The bodysuit is worked in Novita Baby Wool (011) White and is sized to fit babies from newborn through approximately 18 months.

• Sizes available: 56/62 cm (UK 0–3m / US 0–3m), 68/74 cm (UK 9m / US 6–9m), and 80/86 cm (UK 12m / US 12–18m)
• Completed body circumference: 48(52)56 cm / 19(20½)22 in
• Length from neck to crotch (excluding neck ribbing): 32(34)38 cm / 12½(13½)15 in
• Inner sleeve length: 18(20)22 cm / 7(7¾)8¾ in

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a variety of knitting techniques, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable moving beyond beginner basics. Key construction techniques include:

• Flat knitting — the main body sections are worked flat (back and forth in rows), which is ideal for shaping the crotch and front placket areas
• Knitting in the round — used for the sleeves and ribbed sections, including the leg openings; knitters may use either circular needles with the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles
• Picking up stitches — stitches are picked up from the right side of the work along the leg openings to create neat, integrated ribbed borders
• Shaping and binding off — the back crotch is shaped by binding off 2×4 stitches and 2×2 stitches at both ends on every other row, creating a curved fit
• Buttonhole construction — simple yarn-over buttonholes are worked into the ribbing at the front crotch and leg openings to accommodate the wooden button closures
• Seaming — as sections are worked flat, finishing will involve seaming pieces together

Stitches Used

The Siiri Baby Bodysuit uses a clean combination of classic knitting stitches that are well-suited to baby garments — smooth and soft against delicate skin, while also providing structure and stretch where needed.

• Stockinette stitch (in the round): knit all stitches on every round — creates a smooth, classic fabric for the body
• Stockinette stitch (flat): knit right-side rows, purl wrong-side rows — used for flat-worked sections such as the crotch panels
• Ribbing (in the round): *k1, p1*, repeated — used for the neckline, cuffs, and leg opening borders; provides stretch and a neat, professional finish
• Ribbing (flat): *k1, p1* with knit stitches knitted and purl stitches purled on wrong-side rows — maintains the rib pattern when working back and forth
• Yarn over (YO): used to create buttonholes within the ribbing sections
• K2tog / P2tog decreases: worked alongside yarn overs to form neat buttonh