Baby Bib Pattern. Free Crochet Pattern.
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I remember when my children were babies and I wished I had a pretty bib that was also functional. This baby bib pattern is very easy to crochet and a great stash buster. Durable and washable, it is the perfect crochet gift for young babies.
This bib will fit babies of approximately 6-months of age and older (it would have fit my son at 3 months though!). It still fits around my son’s neck and he is 3.5 years old now – so it would be perfect for toddlers too – you may wish to increase the length a bit though!
It is very easy to make it longer! I have included instructions at the end and as always if you have questions, just message me!
Baby Bib Pattern – 6 months plus size
Hook: 5mm crochet hook
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn)
Abbreviations Used: Fsc – foundation single crochet, ch – chain, BL – back loop, FL – front loop, sc – single crochet, FLsc – front loop single crochet, BLsc – back loop single crochet, st – stitch, sts – stitches
FLsc – single crochet in the front loop of the stitch
BLsc – single crochet in the back loop of the stitch
Note: See the bolded bit in the center of the row it is all crocheted in ONE stitch – there are 3 stitches being made in the center stitch of the bib)
R1: 29 Fsc, ch 1 [29]
R2: (1 BLsc in the next st, 1FLsc in the next st) 7 times, (1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL and 1 more sc in the BL) in the next st, (1 FLsc in the next st, 1 BLsc in the next st) 7 times, ch 1, turn [31]
R3: (1 BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) across, 1 BLsc in the last st, ch1 turn
R4: (1 BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 7 times, 1 BLsc in the next st, (1 sc in the FL, 1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL) in the next st, (1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 7 times, 1 BLsc in the last st, ch 1, turn [33]
R5: repeat R3
R6: (1 BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 8 times, (1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL, 1 sc in the BL) of the next st, (1 FLsc in the next st, 1 BLsc in the next st) 8 times, ch 1, turn [35]
R7: repeat R3
R8: (1BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 8 times, 1 BLsc in the next st, (1 sc in the FL, 1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL) in the next st, (1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 8 times, 1 BLsc in the last st, ch 1, turn [37]
R9: repeat R3
R10: (1 BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 9 times, (1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL, 1 sc in the BL) in the next st, (1 FLsc in the next st, 1 BLsc in the next st) 9 times, ch 1, turn [39]
R11: repeat R3
R12: (1 BLsc in the first st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 9 times, 1 BLsc in the next st, (1 sc in the FL, 1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL) of the next st, (1 BLsc in the next st, 1 FLsc in the next st) 9 times, 1 BLsc in the last st, ch 1, turn[41]
R13: repeat R3 and proceeded to the Edging below.
To increase the length of this bib continue to repeat the row sequence from R10-R13 – with three stitches being made in the center stitch; until you reach the desired length for your bib!
Edging
R1: 1 sc in each st around (3 in each corner)
R2: (1 sc in the FL , ch 2, 1 sc in BL) of each st around (note: you are working a single crochet in the front loop of the stitch, then ch 2 and single in the back loop of the same stitch) up the side edge to the corner, 1 sc in the corner st, ch 36, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each st back to the corner stitch (you have just made tie one), 1 sc into the corner st, 1 sl st in each st across the neckline of the bib to the other corner stitch – 1 sc in the corner st, ch 36, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each st to the corner st (you have just made tie two), 1 sc in the corner st, (1 sc in FL, ch 2, 1 sc in BL) in each st around to the beginning, sl st and finish off weave in ends
Hi Helen, You are very welcome 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions after you give it another go and thank you for your kind words. All the best, Rhondda
Hi RHONDDA, Many tks for getting back to me so quickly. i will try again with info you have given me and see how that works. tks. again.
love your work a lot – you are a very talented lady – wish i could do the same.
have a great week yourself. again, thank you!
helen
Hi Helen, We start with 29 stitches. Then we work (1 flsc in nxt st, 1 blsc in next st) 7 times, then we work 3 stitches in the next stitch as (1 sc in the BL, 1 sc in the FL and 1 more sc in the BL),then (1 flsc in nxt st, 1 blsc in next st) 7 times; by the end of the row you have 31 stitches. We added 2 extra stitches in the center stitch. Hope this makes sense 🙂 Yes at the end of every row you will need to ch 1 and turn. The caps bit – I’m working on it. I had some changes done to the site font and mistakenly asked for the comments to use uppercase for ease but now we can’t tell if it is upper or lower so when it is sent through as a comment it is confusing! I had the same problem yesterday and it came out in all caps on the approved side and looked like I was shouting when I wasn’t! 🙂 Have a great week, Rhondda
hi Rhondda
i am having problems (not only with pattern but with my computer – can’t do small letters for some reason) anyway, row 2 – this is my problem. you state that there is 31 sts. at end of row – i get only 18 sts. am i missing something? i tried to follow each step or st. but end up with only 18. can u help me out, pls. i am not sure what i am doing wrong.
also do u turn after row 1 (ch 1)??
many tks.
Thank you Linda 🙂 and thank you for the encouragement!! Rhondda
I love your designs…practical and yet interesting. Keep it up!! 🙂
Hi Helen 🙂 You are most welcome! If you have any questions please just message me – I’d be happy to help, All the best 🙂 Rhondda
Tk u Rhondda for the lovely bib pattern. I love the color u hv chosen – so peaceful – I just love this color for babies. Yr pattern is fantastic & looks easy. I am anxious to try it out. Unfortunately, I am a slow crocheter but I will definitely try this. Tk u again for sharing your talent & your pattern for us all. Love your work – hope mine turns out as nice as yours.