Crochet Baby Bibs
Create your own adorable baby bibs with the art of crocheting. These handmade bibs are not only practical for meal times but also make for a thoughtful and personalized gift for new parents. By using different colors and patterns, you can customize the bibs to match any baby's style or nursery decor. Crocheting baby bibs allows you to showcase your creativity and craftsmanship while also providing a useful item for little ones. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making baby bibs is a fun and rewarding project that can be enjoyed by both the maker and the recipient. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create some adorable and unique baby bibs!
Pretty Crochet Baby Bib in Cotton Yarn
The bib is worked in half treble crochet (htc). The ties are worked in double crochet (dc). UK Terminology
Using a 3.5mm hook and DK cotton yarn –
Make a foundation chain of 29 chain stitches
Turn, 1htc in 3rd chain from hook, 1htc in each chain to end, turn (27sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 12htc, 3htc in next st, 13htc, turn (29sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 13htc, 3htc in next st, 14htc, turn (31sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 14htc, 3htc in next st, 15htc, turn (33sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 15htc, 3htc in next st, 16htc, turn (35sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 16htc, 3htc in next st, 17htc, turn (37sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 17htc, 3htc in next st, 18htc, turn (39sts)
Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 18htc, 3htc in next st, 19htc, turn (41sts)
Continue in the same manner until 18 rows have been worked – or until the bib is the length required
Add a simple shell border on the lower edge only — or on each side as well as the lower edge
For the ties ~
Re-attach the yarn to the top corner and make a chain of 55 chain stitches
Turn, 1dc in each chain to end, (makes first tie)
Continue across the top of the bib making 1dc in each stitch across to the other top corner
Chain 55 chain stitches
Turn, 1dc in each chain to end of chain, (makes second tie)
Fasten off