Dino dungaree for baby 0-3yrs

Dino Dungaree for Baby 0-3 Years – Knitted Overalls by Saskia Cole

What is Being Made

The Dino Dungaree is a knitted baby overall designed by Saskia Cole for infants and toddlers ranging from newborn to 3 years old. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a charming dungaree-style garment featuring a dinosaur motif, perfect for babies from 0-3 months through 2-3 years. The pattern includes multiple size options to accommodate growing children, with actual chest measurements ranging from 41 cm (18 inches) for the smallest size to 55 cm (23 inches) for the largest, and full lengths extending from 53 cm (21 inches) to 86 cm (34 inches).

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The pattern utilizes colorwork knitting to incorporate the dinosaur design, requiring the knitter to work with both a main color and a contrasting color yarn simultaneously. The construction involves knitting separate pieces that are later assembled using a sewing needle. The pattern provides clear instructions for the smallest size with bracketed sizing instructions for larger sizes, color-coded by size for easy reference. Knitters are advised to read through the entire pattern before beginning to familiarize themselves with all instructions and abbreviations.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch breakdown is not detailed in the provided pattern overview, the Dino Dungaree employs standard knitting stitches appropriate for an intermediate difficulty level. The colorwork dinosaur motif requires proficiency in managing multiple yarn colors within rows, a technique commonly achieved through stranded knitting or intarsia methods. The pattern includes holding needles for stitch management during construction.

Materials Required

• Knitting Needles: Size 5mm UK (US size 8)
• Yarn: Aran weight (worsted / 10 ply) – Main Color (MC) in stone: 3-5 balls of 50g depending on size; Contrasting Color (CC) in green: 1 ball of 10g
• Notions: 1 sewing needle, 1 holding needle, and 8 x 12mm buttons to fasten the dungaree

Size Range and Specifications

The Dino Dungaree pattern accommodates six different size ranges:

• 0-3 months: Actual chest 41 cm (18 inches), full length 53 cm (21 inches)
• 3-6 months: Actual chest 43 cm (19 inches), full length 57 cm (22½ inches)
• 6-12 months: Actual chest 46 cm (19½ inches), full length 63 cm (24½ inches)
• 12-18 months: Actual chest 48 cm (20½ inches), full length 70 cm (27½ inches)
• 18-24 months: Actual chest 50 cm (21¼ inches), full length 80 cm (31½ inches)
• 2-3 years: Actual chest 55 cm (23 inches), full length 86 cm (34 inches)

Yarn and Color Information

This pattern uses Aran weight yarn, also known as worsted or 10 ply, which is a medium-weight yarn ideal for creating garments with good drape and durability for active babies and toddlers. The main color is stone, a neutral shade that serves as the base for the dungaree, while the contrasting color is green, used to create the dinosaur design detail. Yarn quantities vary by size, with the smallest size requiring 3 balls of 50g main color yarn and 1 ball of 10g contrasting color yarn, while the largest sizes require 5 balls of main color yarn and the same single ball of contrasting color.

Pattern Format and Designer

The Dino Dungaree is a downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Saskia Cole under the brand What Mama Knits. The pattern is formatted with size-specific instructions clearly marked and color-coded for easy navigation, making it accessible for intermediate knitters seeking to create a personalized, handmade dungaree for the special baby in their life.