Crochet Playful Pumpkin Pie Baby Romper with Leafy Hat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Pumpkin Orange (2 skeins)
• Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Leaf Green (1 skein)
• 10mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

Gauge:

11 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (DC)

Sizes:

• 0-3 months
• 3-6 months
• 6-12 months

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)

Instructions:

Romper Body:

1. Start with the bottom of the romper. Chain 40 (54 for larger sizes). Join to form a circle, careful not to twist.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch-2.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.
4. Continue rounds until the piece measures 8 (10, 12) inches from the base.
5. To create the sleeves, ch 12 on each side, and attach back to the body at the next st. This will give you space for the arms.
6. Work straight (without increasing) until you reach the top of the romper or desired armhole size.
7. For the neckline, do a round of sc, then work an additional round of FPDC to create texture.

Leg Openings:

1. For the leg openings, chain 4 and skip to the next st, sl st. Repeat for the other leg. Continue with DC in the body st until you reach the leg chains.
2. Continue working in rounds until the leg openings are approximately 4 (5, 6) inches.

Hat:

1. Chain 38 and join to form a circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join.
3. Continue rounds until the hat measures 6 inches tall.
4. For the leafy topping, chain 6. Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, and then skip two chains in the base, attach to hat. Repeat 3 times.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
2. Optional: Add buttons or embellishments to personalize.
3. Enjoy your handmade outfit for your little pumpkin!