This CROCHET PATTERN combines the delicate lace of a traditional christening gown with the sporty look of today’s baby boy fashion. The result is a sweet but masculine christening outfit for you special little boy. The pieces are made with a size 7 (1.65 mm) American crochet hook and size 10 crochet cotton, known among crocheters for its staying power. With proper care, your hand-crafted garments can last for generations! The outfit is sized for a 4-6 month old infant. However, because of their generous fit and stretch room, the garments can in some cases accommodate an older baby. The pattern includes instructions for a lace jacket with three buttons, open-front rompers with 7 buttons and ¾ length legs, a ribbon-tied bonnet, and two sizes of booties to allow for the different growth patterns in baby boy feet. Specific measurements are: Lace Jacket: Shoulder to Bottom: 12” Chest Circumference: 21” Arm Length from Underarm: 5 ½ ” Rompers: Chest/Hip Circumference: 20” Depth from Shoulder to Underarm: 5” Underarm to Crotch: 9 ” Leg Circumference: 10” Leg Length: 5” (Designed to fit below knee.) Bonnet: Crown to Face: 6 ½ ” Face Circumference: 14” Booties: Pattern allows for 2 sizes. . . 3-4 months: 4 ” sole 1 ¼ ” depth 5-6 months: 4 ½ ” sole 1 ½ ” depth After months of crocheting, raveling, and head scratching, I am proud to offer this pattern to my kindred spirits who thrive on the challenges and rewards of thread crochet! It is written American style with no charts, but I have included numerous photos for clarification and explanation. I have also added two Repeat Row Counters for checking off pattern rows that must be repeated more than once. The text and photos in this pattern are my original creation and my intellectual, copyrighted property. You may not share, copy, or sell any part of this file. You may use this pattern to create items for your personal use. You may use this pattern to create items for sale. A mention of my Etsy store, The Best Dressed Baby, would be greatly appreciated.
