Named for Hobbiton’s most famous inhabitant, Bilbo Gardiner was the tenth child of Samwise and Rosie (née Cotton) Gamgee. He had one younger sister, Ruby, and two younger brothers, Robin and Tolman.

Little Bilbo’s Bunting Bag is a cozy garment to replace a blanket for napping babies. The buttoned front allows easy dressing, and the generous kick bag frees baby’s legs to move without kicking off their blanket. The bodice has a folded collar which is low in the front to keep drafts away from baby’s neck without being a swallowing hazard, and the overlapping sleeve trim keeps the bodice close to the body without drafty gaps when baby moves their arms. The heart motif is adorable for any gender.

Note that this garment should not be worn by a baby old enough to be walking, as it would be a tripping hazard. For this reason, there are only two sizes available.

Instruction Format:
The entire pattern is written; using written instructions for this pattern is required.
The mosaic stitch bodice is additionally charted; using charted instructions for this pattern is optional.

Sizes: (actual chest measurement / finished circumference)
Note that size by month is an estimate of average growth; measure the child for whom you are knitting to ensure an accurate fit.

0-6 months (to fit 17.5” / finished 21.25”)
6-12 months (to fit 18” / finished 22”)

Materials Needed:
- 3.5mm (US size 4) needles or size needed for gauge
- @740y colour A and @210y colour B (@840y colour A and @240y colour B) sport weight yarn (grist of @3.8 yards per gram)
- 2 stitch holders
- Darning needle for seams
- 7 (8) buttons to fit button holes

Gauge:
Garter stitch: 24 sts x 48 rows = 4”
Mosaic motif: 28 sts x 55 rows = 4” you may need to adjust needle size to match the mosaic motif gauge