Crochet Pattern: Absolutely Easy Baby Bib
By Rachel Choi – 20 CommentsNeed to crochet a bib really quick? Crochet this easy baby bib! This bib is crocheted in the round, with no sewing required. For a fun look and to hide food stains, try using a colorful variegated yarn. For extra absorbency, use 100% cotton.
Finished Size: 6 1/4” (16 cm) wide, 5 1/2” (14 cm) from bottom of neck to bottom of bib
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Gauge: rounds 1 – 5 in pattern measures 4″ in diameter
Crochet Pattern: Bib
Round 1: ch 3, 8 hdc in third ch from hook, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 8 hdc
Round 2: ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in each hdc around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 16 hdc
Round 3: ch 2, turn, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 24 hdc
Round 4: ch 2, turn, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 32 hdc
Round 5: ch 2, turn, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 40 hdc
Round 6: ch 2, turn, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc) around, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 48 hdc
Round 7: ch 2, turn, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 5 hdc) 7 times: 49 hdc
Round 8: ch 4, turn, 2 tr in next hdc, dc in next 2 hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 6 hdc) 5 times, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc, dc in next 2 hdc, tr in next 2 hdc: 56 sts
Do not finish off, continue with straps.
First Strap: ch 25 or as long as you want your strap, then finish off.
Second Strap: attach yarn to top of ch-4 at beginning of round 8, ch 25 or as long as you want your strap, then finish off.
Need help crocheting the bib? Just let me know and I’ll be sure to help!
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Looks like you’ve gotten into the baby bib craze too. I just love crocheting bibs as they are fun and quick like dishcloths. I will have to add this cute pattern to my to-do list as you can never have enough bibs for gifts.
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!! I have a 2nd cousin waiting to be born in August, this well definitely be in my crochet stash to give to him (or her)!!!!
this is so cute. Thanks for the pattern, as I will be making a few of them for a new baby in the family this fall.
Thank you. I have a granddaughter who is 7 months, AND a new baby grandson to be born in May. What fun when I have finished crocheting the baby rug! Lovely gift idea too.
Great pattern, thank you! I whipped 2 off during the closeing of the Olympics.
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Rachel, I have a question about crocheting in the round. A pattern I have says do not join with slip stitch at end of round. Why would this be? Can crocheting in the round be done more than one way?
Thanks,
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn, yes, crocheting in the round can be done in more than one way! If the pattern you are using tells you not to join the round, then you are crocheting in a spiral. It gives the finished item a slightly different look.
Hi Rachel, I made this bib and it turned out really cute. The only thing I did different was: I crocheted the strings a little longer and crocheted back down the chain with a slip stitch to give it more substance. Then I just continued on with the slip stitch and made the other string like the first one and (I thought) while I’m at it, I’ll just continued around the whole bib with a slip stitch and finished off at the base of the first string. Thank you so much for this pattern. I just became a great grandma for the first time. Thanks, Sharon
Thanks for the pattern—my first time creating something in the round. I was a little confused by the “sl st in top of beginning ch-3″ as I thought it should go into the top of the ch-2. Also, it took me a while to realize that one of the “2hdc”s was the chain 2 from the previous row. Overall I kept on trucking and it turned out well—thanks!
Love this pattern! It was so quick, but turned out really cute! On the last row, I added a different color and crocheted with the two strings held together as one. It made the edges a little sturdier, and made the straps stronger. Thanks for posting this pattern!
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I just found this pattern. I love it. It is quick and easy. The only change I made was hdc back down the chain string, across the neck opening and chaining the last string and hdc back down and finishing off.
Idea: make this bib in solid color and put cat face on it – embroidery – or button face.
@ Sue, a great idea. thanks for sharing. Or maybe a happy face.
Sue and Sharon, those are both great ideas to make the bib even more interesting and creative! It looks like it can be done in yellow with a smiley face. The smile and eyes can be worked into the pattern with black yarn or embroidered on. The last row and straps can be done in black for a contrasting border.
I really like the half double crochet……………goes quickly and the finished project is really cute.
Thanks
Hi,
Thank you for the instruction. I made the bib. However the final size is much smaller than the size mentioned in the instruction. I have used the same hook size and yarn type that was recommended. Would you please help me to find out what I am doing wrong.
Thanks
Farz
Hi Farz, be sure to check the gauge. Feel free to read more about gauges here: What the Heck is a Gauge? If your gauge doesn’t match, you may need to change your hook size to match the gauge.
Love the pattern. Works up really quick! Have made several of these but in lots of different colors. I have turned them into various balls and flowers! It’s been a great starting point. Thanks for sharing!