super easy baby bunting bag free crochet pattern

What a great spin on a typical baby blanket and an alternative to the swaddle; this super easy baby bunting bag is a great way to keep baby nice and cozy warm the whole night through.  The short straps will keep the blanket on and will also prevent twisting and bunching which allows for a comfortable nights rest.  This design is also referred to as a baby sleep sack or a baby cocoon.  Whatever you call it, it’s a cozy wonderful design that will help baby sleep well through the night!  Know someone having a baby?  This will make a perfect baby shower gift!

Video tutorial coming soon!!  Scroll down for the free pattern:

materials needed:
hook: 5.5mm
yarn: Bernat pipsqueak 2 rolls (for a size 0-3 months)

abbreviations used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sts = stitches
sc dec = single crochet decrease
sl st = slip stitch

pattern:

– ch.20
– in 2nd ch from hook sc & sc in each ch all the way down the row
– turn work clockwise & sc in each ch again working back down the other side of the ch…. begin in that same ch just finished in (so you should have 2 sc in that 1 ch space)
– ch2, dc x2 in the 1st st
– dc x1 in the next 17sts & dc x2 in the last st (21 sts)
– dc x2 in the next st (working down the other side again)
– dc x1 in the following 18 sts
– dcx2 around the ch2 from the beginning of this round
– dc in the next 21 sts
– dc x2 in the next 2sts
– dc x1 in the next 20 sts & dc x2 in the following 2sts (49sts)
Next round:
– dc x1 in the first 20 sts
– dc x2 in the next 4 sts
– dc x1 in the next 19 sts
– dc x2 in the next 4 sts
(55 sts)
– dc x1 in the first 24sts
– dc x2 in the next 4 sts
– dc x1 in the next 23sts 
– dc x4 in the next 4 sts
(63 sts)
– dc x1 in each st all the way around and continue for 18 rounds
– begin next round with sc dec
– *sc in the next 5sts
– sc dec*
– *to* all the way around
– dc in each st around for 2 rounds
– close with sl st & fasten off

Straps:
– ch 5
– dc in 2nd ch from hook & in each ch down the row
– ch 2 & turn your work
– *dc in each st across, ch 2 & turn your work*
– repeat *to* for 10 rows & fasten off
Repeat again for other strap, attach with yarn needle