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Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern

Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a cute, textured baby romper with ribbed edges and buttoned straps in multiple sizes from newborn to 12 months. It uses sport weight cotton yarn and works most rows in single crochet into the back loop only for a subtle ribbed effect. The instructions include buttonhole placement, shaping for leg openings, and a step-by-step strap and border finish.

Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is written in US crochet terms and contains detailed row counts for each size to help you follow along precisely. Photos show finished details and strap/button placement to help with assembly.

Why You'll Love This Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines practical construction with a soft, textured finish that looks professional yet cozy. I enjoy how the back-loop-only technique creates tidy ridges that add stretch and visual interest without complicated stitches. The multiple size options make it useful for gifting, and the strap/button detail makes the romper adjustable and adorable. Working this pattern gives a satisfying sense of progress as the front shaping and buttonholes come together into a finished wearable piece.

Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this romper with color changes; try a contrast trim or stripes across the bib for a different look.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to create a chunky version or a tiny keychain-sized mini; just remember to check your gauge when resizing.

I sometimes replace the wooden buttons with bright plastic or metal snaps for easier fastening depending on the baby’s age and safety preferences.

Adding small embroidered details, like tiny hearts or initials on the bib, gives the romper a personalized touch that makes it a special gift.

For a cozier winter version, use a soft acrylic-cotton blend or DK yarn and a slightly larger hook for more drape while maintaining the rib texture.

I also enjoy making matching accessories like a little hat or booties using the same ribbed border detail to complete a set.

If you want a gender-neutral palette, try soft grays with pops of mustard or teal for modern styling that still looks classic.

I sometimes lengthen the straps and add a button on the back so the romper can convert to a pinafore style for extra versatility.

For a simpler finish, skip the ribbed border and single crochet around the edges; it creates a cleaner, minimal look that still holds shape well.

I recommend testing button placement with pins before sewing; it's a small step that prevents uneven alignment and ensures comfortable wear.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the gauge check can produce a romper that is too large or too small; always work a 10x10 cm swatch in sc BLO with the recommended hook and adjust your hook size accordingly. ✗ Forgetting that the ch1 at the end of row does not count as a stitch causes miscounts; be sure to not include the turning ch in your stitch counts. ✗ Not marking the central stitches for straps leads to uneven strap placement; count and mark the central 17 (17, 17, 21, 21) stitches before starting the straps. ✗ Making button holes without following the exact spacing will misalign the buttons; follow the row numbers and the specified ch2, skip 2 sts holes instructions for precise placement. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension during increases/decreases will distort shaping; keep your tension steady and count stitches after each shaping row to confirm accuracy.

Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable baby romper with this clear, modern crochet pattern. You'll love the ribbed borders, adjustable straps with buttonholes, and multiple size options from newborn to 12 months. The pattern uses sport weight cotton and simple single crochet techniques worked in the back loop for a neat textured finish. Perfect for gifting or dressing your little one in a handmade outfit.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Romper Tiny Tot Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport weight yarn (12 wpi) - Cotton yarn or mixed yarn, approx. 180 yd / 165 m per 50 g (approx. 180yd/1.76 oz)
  • 02
    Color A (main) - approx. 234-423 yards depending on size (see size table for yardage per size)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook 3.5mm for the main pattern
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3.0mm for ribbed borders and straps
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    8 buttons - 1/2"-5/8" (12-15mm)
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Measuring tape

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— Notes :

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How to decrease: sc2tog - 2 single crochets are joined into one loop. Insert the hook in back loop of next stitch and pull the yarn through, then pull the yarn through the 2sd from the hook stitch. Now you have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull it through all loops.

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Main pattern: All the rows are worked in sc into blo.

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Gauge: work 23sts and 26 rows in sc working blo to measure 10x10 cm (4x4 inch) using a 3.5mm crochet hook, or size required to obtain the gauge.

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Please check the gauge before you start!

— Bib part :

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Note: at the end of each row, the Ch1 made does not count as a stitch.

Row 1 :

ch27(29, 31, 33, 35) sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Sc into each chain, ch1 and turn. =26(28, 30, 32, 34)sts.

Row 2 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =26(28, 30, 32, 34)sts.

Row 3 (inc) :

sc in the next 6sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 12(14, 16, 18, 20)sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 6sts, ch1 and turn. =28(30, 32, 34, 36)sts.

Row 4 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =28(30, 32, 34, 36)sts.

Row 5 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =28(30, 32, 34, 36)sts.

Row 6 (inc) :

sc in the next 6sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 14(16, 18, 20, 22)sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 6sts, ch1 and turn. =30(32, 34, 36, 38)sts.

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For size 6-9 m, 9-12 m continue increase:

Rows 7-8 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =36(38)sts.

Row 9 (inc) :

sc in the next 6sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 22 (24)sts, 2sc into the next st, sc in the next 6sts, ch1 and turn. =38(40)sts.

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For newborn size:

Rows 7-19 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =30sts.

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For size 0-3 m, 3-6 m:

Rows 7-21 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =32,34sts.

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For size 6-9 m:

Rows 10-26 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =38sts.

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For size 9-12 m:

Rows 10-29 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =40sts.

— Front part with button holes :

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Note: Rows 20 (22, 22, 27, 30), 28 (31, 31, 36, 39), 36 (40, 40, 45, 48) - that is, after every 7 (8,8,8,8) rows to make two holes for buttons.

For newborn size - Row 20 :

sc in the next 3sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 20sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 3sts, ch1 and turn. =30sts.

Rows 21-27 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =30sts.

Row 28 (holes) :

repeat Row 20.

Rows 29-35 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =30sts.

Row 36 (holes) :

repeat Row 20.

For size 0-3 m, 3-6 m - Row 22 (holes) :

sc in the next 3sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 22, 24 sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 3sts, ch1 and turn. =32,34sts.

Rows 23-30 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =32,34sts.

Row 31 (holes) :

repeat Row 22.

Rows 32-39 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =32,34sts.

Row 40 (holes) :

repeat Row 22.

For size 0-3 m - Rows 41-47 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =32sts.

For size 3-6 m - Rows 41-49 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =34sts.

For size 6-9 m - Row 27 (holes) :

sc in the next 3sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 28 sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 3sts, ch1 and turn. =38sts.

Rows 28-35 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =38sts.

Row 36 (holes) :

repeat Row 27.

Rows 37-44 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =38sts.

Row 45 (holes) :

repeat Row 27.

Rows 46-54 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =38sts.

For size 9-12 m - Row 30 (holes) :

sc in the next 3sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 30 sts, 2ch, skip 2sts, sc in the next 3sts, ch1 and turn. =40sts.

Rows 31-38 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =40sts.

Row 39 (holes) :

repeat Row 30.

Rows 40-47 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =40sts.

Row 48 (holes) :

repeat Row 30.

Rows 49-60 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =40sts.

— The front part with the decrease a stitches :

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Now start decreasing the stitches the stitches to form the leg openings.

Row with decreases :

sc in the next 6sts, sc2tog, work sc into each stitch along the row until you have 8sts remaining and then sc2tog, sc in the next 6sts, ch1 and turn.

For newborn size :

To sum up, decrease 12 stitches evenly: 2 stitches in each row 6 times.

Rows 43-48 :

repeat row with decreases until 18sts are left.

Row 49-51 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =18sts.

For size 0-3 m :

To sum up, decrease 14 stitches evenly: 2 stitches in each row 7 times.

Rows 48-54 :

repeat row with decreases until 18sts are left.

Row 55-56 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =18sts.

For size 3-6 m :

To sum up, decrease 16 stitches evenly: 2 stitches in each row 8 times.

Rows 50-57 :

repeat row with decreases until 18sts are left.

For size 6-9 m :

To sum up, decrease 16 stitches evenly: 2 stitches in each row 8 times.

Rows 55-62 :

repeat row with decreases until 22sts are left.

Row 58-60 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =18sts.

Row 63-65 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =22sts.

For size 9-12 m :

To sum up, decrease 18 stitches evenly: 2 stitches in each row 9 times.

Rows 61-69 :

repeat row with decreases until 22sts are left.

Rows 70-72 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =22sts.

— Front part with the increase a stitches :

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Then do the rows with increase again.

Row with increase :

sc in the next 6sts, 2 sc in the next st, work sc into each stitch along the row until you have 7 sts remaining, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6sts, ch1 and turn.

For newborn size :

Rows 52-60: repeat row with increase for the front until there are 36 stitches.

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All told, we've done 60 rows for the front. That's a total of 23 cm (9 inches).

For size 0-3 m :

Rows 57-65: repeat row with increase for the front until there are 36 stitches. All told, we've done 60 rows for the front. That's a total of 25 cm (10 inches).

For size 3-6 m :

Rows 61-70: repeat row with increase for the front until there are 38 stitches. All told, we've done 70 rows for the front. That's a total of 27 cm (11 inches).

For size 6-9 m :

Rows 66-75: repeat row with increase for the front until there are 42 stitches. All told, we've done 75 rows for the front. That's a total of 29 cm (12 inches).

For size 9-12 m :

Rows 73-85: repeat row with increase for the front until there are 48 stitches. All told, we've done 85 rows for the front. That's a total of 33 cm (13 inches).

— Back part :

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For the back part, continue to increase 2 sts each row till the number obtain 76 (88, 92, 92, 98)sts.

For newborn size :

work Rows 61-80 (inc). Next

Rows 81-92 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =76sts.

For size 0-3 m :

work Rows 66-91 (inc). Next

Rows 92-100 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =88sts.

For size 3-6 m :

work Rows 71-97 (inc). Next

Rows 98-110 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =92sts.

For size 6-9 m :

work Rows 76-100 (inc). Next

Rows 101-115 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =92sts.

For size 9-12 m :

work Rows 86-110 (inc). Next

Rows 111-134 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =98sts.

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Then, evenly decrease 10 (8, 10, 8, 10) stitches in every second row twice.

For newborn size - Row 93 (dec) :

sc in the next 10 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 4sts) 9 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 10 sts, ch1 and turn. =66 sts.

Row 94 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =66sts.

Row 95 (dec) :

sc in the next 10 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 3sts) 9 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts, ch1 and turn. =56 sts.

Row 96 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. You have 96 rows worked in total. Do no fasten off.

For size 0-3 m - Row 101 (dec) :

sc in the next 8 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 8sts) 8 more times, ch1 and turn. =80sts.

Row 102 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. (80sts)

Row 103 (dec) :

sc in the next 8 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 7sts) 8 more times, ch1 and turn. =72sts.

Row 104 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =72 sts. You have 104 rows worked in total. Do no fasten off.

For size 3-6 m - Row 111 (dec) :

sc in the next 9 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 6sts) 9 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts, ch1 and turn. =82 sts.

Row 112 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =82sts.

Row 113 (dec) :

sc in the next 9 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 5sts) 9 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 8 sts ch1 and turn. =72 sts.

For size 6-9 m - Row 116 (dec) :

sc in the next 10 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 8sts) 7 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 10 sts, ch1 and turn. =84 sts.

Row 117 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =84sts.

Row 118 (dec) :

sc in the next 10 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 7sts) 7 more times, sc2tog, sc in the next 9 sts ch1 and turn. =76 sts.

Row 119 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =76sts. You have 119 rows worked in total. Do no fasten off.

For size 9-12 m - Row 135 (dec) :

sc in the next 7 sts, repeat (sc2tog, sc in next 8sts) 9 more times, ch1 and turn. =88 sts.

Row 135 :

sc into each stitch, ch1 and turn. =88sts.

— Ribbed border :

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Work with the hook of smaller size - 3mm.

Row 1 :

ch9, into the 2nd chain from your hook, sc into each chain. Join to the back with a sl st stitch's: do sl st in the next 2 sts, turn without ch.

Row 2 :

skip two sl st, sc in the next 8 sts, ch1 and turn.

Row 3 :

sc into each chain. Join to the back with a sl st stitch's: do sl st in the next 2 sts, turn without ch.

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Repeat Row 2 and 3 until you work 56 (72, 72, 76, 88) rows.

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Fasten off. You could leave your yarn longer to use it when sewing on a button on this side.

— Straps :

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Use the smaller hook 3mm again to make the straps tighter than the main pattern.

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Count the central 17 (17, 17, 21, 21)sts on the back and mark it with stitch markers. One row count as a one stitch.

Row 1 :

join with a sl st to the first marked st, ch1, sc in each of next 17 (17, 17, 21, 21) sts, ch1 and turn. =17 (17, 17, 21, 21)sts.

Row 2 :

sc in each stitch, ch1 and turn. =17(17,17,21,21)sts.

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Repeat Row 2 until you work 14 (14, 16, 20, 22) rows.

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Do not fasten off. Continue to work one of the narrower straps.

Row 1 (narrow) :

sc in each stitch, ch1 and turn. =8sts.

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Repeat Row 1 until you work 33 (41, 38, 41, 45) rows.

In Row 34 (42, 39, 42, 46) :

make button holes: sc in the next 3 sts, ch2, skip 2sts, sc in next 3 sts.

Rows 35-37 (43-45, 40-42, 43-45, 47-49) :

repeat Row 1.

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Work the second strap in the same way. Weave in all the ends and sew on the buttons. The romper is ready. Congratulations!

— Finishing / Assembly :

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Weave in all ends from borders and straps.

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Sew ribbed border to the front/back edges as shown in photos, leaving button side as noted.

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Sew on 8 buttons aligning with the buttonholes you created in the strap rows.

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Block lightly if desired and check strap placement before final sewing for symmetry.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all ends from the ribbed border, straps and main body before final assembly to keep a neat finish.
  • Sew the ribbed border to the front and back lower edges, leaving the button side accessible for straps and placement.
  • Position the straps by aligning the marked central stitches on the back and sewing the strap bases securely with a whipstitch.
  • Make buttonholes in the straps as instructed, then sew 8 buttons on the front panel matching the holes for closure.
  • Pin the straps and test button placement on the romper before permanently sewing to ensure symmetry.
  • Block the finished romper lightly to even out stitches and shape the garment if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the center stitches and any reference points, especially for strap placement and buttonholes.
  • 💡Do not count the turning chain (ch1) as a stitch at the end of each row unless the pattern explicitly states otherwise.
  • 💡Check your gauge using sc in BLO over 10x10 cm and adjust hook size to match the specified gauge for correct sizing.
  • 💡Leave longer yarn tails for the ribbed border so you can use them when sewing the border or buttons in place.

This charming romper pattern produces a neat, ribbed baby outfit with adjustable straps and secure button closures. Handmade rompers like this make thoughtful, practical gifts that will be treasured by parents and babies alike. Enjoy the process and the lovely result — happy crocheting! 🧶👶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The pattern includes sizes newborn through 9-12 months; finished measurements and yarn amounts are listed in the size table at the start of the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but using a different yarn weight will change the final size; make a gauge swatch and adjust hook size to match the stated gauge of 23 sts x 26 rows = 10x10 cm in sc BLO.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is intermediate due to shaping, buttonhole placement, and working in BLO, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary depending on skill level and the size you make.

How are the buttonholes made?

Buttonholes are made by chaining 2 (ch2) and skipping 2 stitches at the specified rows in the straps and front panel; follow the row numbers given for your chosen size.