Baby Crochet Onesie Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (approximately 200 yards) in light cream/white color
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Gauge:

16 stitches and 20 rows in double crochet = 4 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• st - stitch

Instructions:

Body:

1. Start with a slip knot and chain 42 (this will be the width of the bodice).
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 dc. Continue to make 1 dc in each chain across. You should have 40 dc at the end of this row. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 10 inches long, or desired length.
5. Once you reach the desired length, chain 1, and single crochet around the entire edge of the bodice for a neat finish. Slip stitch to first st to join.

Straps:

1. For the straps, attach yarn to the top edge of the bodice. Ch 25 and turn.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Repeat Row 1 for 4 more rows. Fasten off and weave in ends.
4. Repeat for the second strap on the opposite side of the bodice.

Bottom: (Shorts)

1. Attach yarn to the bottom of the bodice. Ch 42 for the first leg opening.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th chain from hook and continue to dc across (40 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across (40 dc). Turn.
4. Continue until this section measures 6 inches long or desired length. Now, repeat the above for the second leg opening.

Finishing:

1. Weave all loose ends using the tapestry needle.
2. For extra detail, you can add buttons or decorative stitches at the junction of the bodice and shorts.

Final Touch:

Dress the little one in this cozy onesie for a perfect addition to their wardrobe or a lovely gift for new parents!