How adrorable are these little baby bibs? They are so easy to make and they work up so quickly!! They have 2 options ties or button closure. You will just love them, they make awesome baby shower gifts. You can add any little special touches like buttons, appliques, bows etc. They are made with 100% cotton so they are so soft. I loved creating these!
I’ve had such a great response from people on how they love these that I decided to put them here for free so everyonece can enjoy! If you would like an ad free printable pattern click here https://www.etsy.com/listing/694677497/pattern-country-criss-cross-baby-bib?ref=shop_home_active_7 to purchase for $2 in my Etsy Shop. I also have it here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/country-criss-cross-baby-bib on Ravelry as well!
Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
This Bib pattern is great for little babies or toddlers. If you need the bib to be smaller or larger just go down or up a hook size.
Tips:
• If you use different weights of yarn it will also change the over all size of the bib.
• You can add little appliques or buttons to these bibs to personalize them. Examples: bunny, bear, flowers, child’s favorite character etc…
Materials needed:
• Size 4.00mm hook
• Cotton yarn- I used I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby (3.50 oz yarn)
• Needle to sew in your ends
• Scissors
• 1 Button (Optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Stitch Key
ST-Stitches
S-Single Crochet
CH– Chain
DC-Double Crochet
SK– Skip
CCS– Criss Cross Stitch
SL ST– Slip Stitch
SCDEC– Single crochet decrease
DCDEC– Double crochet decrease
Crab Stitch– Reverse Single Crochet
Definitions: Criss Cross Stitch If you know how to DC you can do a Criss Cross stitch. You SK a stitch, DC, go back and make a DC stitch in the skipped stitch. This makes the Criss Cross pattern. You continue around SK 1, DC, then put DC in the stitch you skipped etc…that’s it.
Crab Stitch (Reverse Single Crochet) Watch Moogly’s Youtube tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TW0dBKoFck
START HERE:
CH 21
Row 1– SC in 2nd CH from your hook and each CH across, turn. (20 st)
Row 3- 2 DC in 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 2 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (24 st or 10 Criss Crosses)
Row 4- 2 SC in 1st stitch, 1 SC in each st, 2 SC in last st. CH 1, turn. (26)
Row 5- 2 SC in 1st stitch, 1 SC in each, 2 SC in last st. CH 2, turn. (28)
Row 6- 1 DC 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 1 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (28 st or 13 Criss Crosses)
Row 7- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 1, turn. (28)
Row 8- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 2, turn. (28)
Row 9- 1 DC in 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 1 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (28 st or 13 Criss Crosses)
Row 10- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 1, turn. (28)
Row 11- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 2, turn. (28)
Row 12- 1 DC in 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 1 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (28 st or 13 Criss Crosses)
Row 13- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 1, turn. (28)
Row 14- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 2, turn (28)
Row 15- 1 DC in 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 1 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (28 st or 13 Criss Crosses)
Row 16- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 1, turn. (28)
Row 17- 1 SC in each stitch across, CH 2, turn. (28)
Row 18- 1 DC in 1st stitch, (Criss Cross row) Skip 1 stitch, DC, go back to the skipped stitch and do a DC, SK 1 DC, go back to the skipped stitch DC repeat until last stitch, 1 DC in last stitch, CH 1, turn. (28 st or 13 Criss Crosses)
Row 19- SCDEC over the next 2 st, 1 SC in each stitch, SCDEC over last 2, CH 1, turn. (26)
Row 20- SCDEC over the next 2 st, 1 SC in each stitch, SCDEC over last 2, CH 2, turn. (24)
Row 22- SCDEC in next 2 sts, 1 SC across, SCDEC, CH 1, turn, (20)
Row 23- 1 SC across, CH 1, turn. (20)
Row 24- Slip stitch across (20) Do Not Fasten Off yet
Ties Closure Option- (if you prefer button option skip down)
Ch 50, slip stitch in each stitch down your CH and slip stitch into the 1st stitch
Tie off and weave in ends.
Attatch yarn to other corner, Ch 50, slip stitch in each stitch down your CH and slip stitch into the 1st stitch, tie off and weave in your ends.
Border
Attach yarn again to the right corner do a crab stitch (Reverse SC) all the way around. You will need to insert your hook in the sides of your bib to make your own stitches. It will take a few stitches before you can see the border taking shape. Need help with the Crab Stitch watch youtube tutorial by Moogly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TW0dBKoFck
Button Closure Option
CH 50, slip stitch in the 6th CH from the hook (this will make the button hole) then each stitch down, Slip stitch back in 1st CH. Tie off, weave in your ends, Sew your button of choice on the left. All Finished!
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