Let me show you how to crochet a Sailor Baby Bib. Little ones are so sweet when they wear this little bib. Babies are so cute when they wear Nautical clothing. Especially during patriotic holidays. Dress your little ones in Nautical clothing when a Soldier is coming home, and their face will light up with pride. The free crochet pattern can be found below.
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The yarn I used to crochet this Baby Sailor Bib is Caron Simply Soft.
When I designed this cute little Sailor Bib, I also created a Sailor Diaper Cover Soaker and an adorable Sailor Hat. The Sailor Hat and Diaper Cover are also free crochet patterns here on my website. If you don’t like ads, purchase the ad free pdf at that includes the hat and diaper cover at RAVELRY & ETSY.
A cotton yarn would be a good choice when making this baby bib.
Crocheting Nautical Baby Clothing has always been a joy of mine. The Momma’s Lil Firecracker collection uses “I Love This Cotton Yarn” from Hobby Lobby. The collection includes the Little Sailor Hat. A pair of Bib Overalls and Shortalls. There is also a pair of Nautical Shorts and a little girls Bib Dress or Jumper.
The Pattern below will show you how to crochet the baby Sailor Bib.
- STOP!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!! Gauge As You Go: I have added measurements to the pattern, at certain intervals.
- As you crochet you can readily see if you need to add an increase row.
- You may want to add more rows.
- You may need to take a row or two away.Measurements for certain stages throughout the pattern will be in [ ]
- This system of measurements will give you an idea if you are on track to achieve the size that you WANT.
- Everyone does not crochet with the same tension.
- For example, if the beginning measurement is too small, you can go up a hook size or two, or you can add an increase row if you so desire.
- Some crochet artists can achieve gauge horizontally, but not in height.
- If you are finding that the next segment of measurements is too short, you can always add an extra yarn over before pulling through the last sequence of loops that completes the stitch. This will give your stitches more height.
- One other option is add an extra row if you would like.
There are so many ways to achieve the size you want, with “GAUGE AS YOU GO” - This system will also allow you to change yarns…all Worsted weight yarns have a slightly different gauge.
- This system will help you see if the yarn is going to make it a good fit.
Yarn: I used Caron Simply Soft. I also recommend any cotton blend yarn.
Pattern Notes: Beginning chains do not count as a stitch
Notions List: Sewing needle and thread, Anchor buttons or buttons of choice . 3 buttons for bib. Etsy is a good source to find Anchor Buttons.
Hook
J/10/6.00MM
Gauge = Main pattern rows of dc,in nxt st, sc in nxt st) 4”x 4”=12 row up and down, 10 st across
Stitch Key
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
slp st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
ch1 sp = chain 1 space
sp = space
nxt = next
st = stitch
yo = yarn over
repeat between * * = repeat the sequence that is between the * * as many times as stated
x = times, will follow number, example repeat sequence 8x or 8 times
Beginning Chains do not count as a stitch
Row 1: CH 45, place marker in 45th chain, chain 58, end off (103 Ch)
Row 2: The bib will be worked from the neck down. With the short end of the chain on your right, attach yarn at the 45th chain (working towards the long end of chain) CH 1; *SC in nxt st; 2 SC in nxt st;* Repeat 6 more x; (21 st)
Row 3: Turn, CH 1; (You are now working in the SC’s only, and will build the bib from here. The rest of the chains are left to dangle, and will be the bib ties, and you will be crocheting them at the end of the pattern, so they are a little thicker and stronger.) [*DC in nxt st, SC in nxt st;* Repeat 2 more x; DC & SC in nxt st;] Repeat between [ ] 1 more x; *DC in nxt st, SC in nxt st;* Repeat 2 more x; DC in last st (23 st)
Row 4: Turn, CH 1;* SC in nxt st, 7x; 2SC in nxt st;* Repeat once more; SC in nxt st, 7x (25 st) (All SC rows will be the right side of your work)
Row 5: Turn, CH 1; DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st;* Repeat 2 more x ; SC & DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st;* Repeat 3 more x; SC & DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st;* Repeat 3 more x (27 st)
Row 6: Turn, CH 1; SC in nxt st, 8x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 4x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 4x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 8x (30 st)
Row 7: Turn, CH 1; *DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st;* Repeat 4 more x; DC & SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st; * SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st;* Repeat once more; SC & DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st; *DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st;* Repeat once more; DC & SC in nxt st; DC in nxt; *SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st; * Repeat 1 more x; SLP ST in nxt st; Place marker in last st through the rest of the pattern, and then SLP ST in nxt st, this will even out the edge of the bib, do not place marker in SLP ST, the marker will help you see where to SLP ST when you move on to the next row. (31 st)
Row 8: Turn, SLP ST in nxt st, 2x; you can now remove marker from the first st : SC in nxt st, 8x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st 7x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 10x; SLP ST in nxt st; Remember to place marker leave the rest of the stitches unworked (28 st)
Row 9: Turn, SLP ST in nxt st, 2x; Remember to remove marker : CH 1, DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st, DC in nxt st;* Repeat 3 more x; SC & DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st; *DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st;* Repeat once more; DC & SC in nxt st; *DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st;* Repeat 4 more x; SLP ST in nxt st; Remember to place marker Leave the rest of the stitches unworked (26 st)
Row 10: Turn, SLP ST in nxt st, 2x; Remember to remove marker :SC in nxt st, 4 x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 6x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 6x; 2 SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st, 4x, SLP ST in nxt st; Remember to place marker Leave the rest of the stitches unworked (24st )
Row 11: Turn, SLP ST in nxt st, 2x; CH 1, DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st;* Repeat once more; SC & DC in nxt st; *SC in nxt st, DC in nxt st;* Repeat 5 more x; SC & DC in nxt st; SC in nxt st; DC in nxt st; SC in last 2 stitches, SLP ST & END OFF; Leave the rest of the stitches unworked (23 st) The edges of the bib will be bumpy, and they will be evened out when you add the finishing rows.
Finishing Rows
Row 1: Join yarn w/SLP ST at upper left corner of bib, where the bib tie is (this is the chain section that was left unworked at the beginning of the pattern) CH 1; SC around edge of bib (smoothing out the bumpy areas) join w/SLP ST to first chain above bib & end off.
Row 2: With white, Join yarn w/SLP ST at upper left corner of bib, where the bib tie is (this is the chain section that was left unworked at the beginning of the pattern) CH 1; SC around edge of bib) join w/SLP ST to first chain above bib & end off, just as in Row 1
Row 3: Join w/Navy yarn, and repeat Row 2; fasten off and weave in all ends.
- Applying the buttons can be frustrating, but very easy when you use scotch tape.
- Position the buttons in place, and then take a piece of scotch tape, and in one fell swoop, put the tape over the buttons
- If done quickly, the buttons will not shift.
- Sew the buttons in place, going through the scotch tape.
- When all buttons are in place, gently peel the scotch tape away, lifting it gently away from the fiber.
I hope you enjoyed using this cute Baby Sailor Bib Crochet Pattern.
It has been a good seller for me at the craft shows. If you pair it with a Diaper Cover and Hat folks will want to purchase the set as a gift. I had great success selling Nautical Diaper Cover Sets that have a little Rubber Ducky appliqued on all three pieces in the set.
Purchase the ad free pdf that includes the hat, diaper cover and helpful photos at RAVELRY & ETSY.
I hope you enjoy this free crochet patterns that are inspired by Sailors and Soldiers.
It is so much fun to put nautical clothing on babies. Patriotic holidays happen three to 4 times a year, and soldiers are always coming home to their loved ones. That’s a great time to dress up the babies.
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