I will show you how to crochet a baby bib that you can embellish, and your babies outfit will be boutique worthy. Especially if you crochet the Diaper Cover and Country Apple Hat to match. You will find the free baby bib crochet pattern down below, or you can purchase the Crochet Pattern Bundle on ETSY or RAVELRY.
Here are a few good reasons to crochet a baby bib.
- Customizable:
- You can choose the color, design, and size to match your preferences or a theme.
- They can be embellished with laces, buttons and fabric to add a boutique touch.
- Handmade Charm:
- Crochet bibs have a beautiful, handmade aesthetic, making them a thoughtful gift.
- They’re perfect for baby showers or keepsakes.
- Durable:
- When made with the right yarn (e.g., 100% cotton), crochet bibs can be sturdy and withstand multiple washes.
- Cotton is absorbent, making it effective for catching drool and minor spills.
- Eco-Friendly:
- Natural fiber yarns are biodegradable, making them an environmentally friendly option.
- Versatile:
- Crochet bibs can be adapted for various purposes, such as feeding or as drool bibs for teething babies.
- Great Use of Scrap Yarn:
- Small projects like baby bibs are perfect for using up leftover yarn from other projects.
- It’s so easy to match other crocheted items that a baby might wear, like the Country Apple Hat and Diaper Cover.
Free Crochet Pattern: Country Baby Bib
Yarn: Any 4-ply yarn, I used, Red Heart with Love “Aran; and Lettuce”.
Pattern Notes: beg. CH 1, does not count
Instruction to apply the shabby patches and lace are found HERE.
Notions List: Sewing needle and thread, Patches cut from fabric, 2 ½” wide Ecru lace with satin ribbon, or ½” wide ecru cotton lace or lace of choice. Yarn needle, Ultra hold or wonder under, Pull tie bow, small piece of felt.
Crochet Hook Sizes
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
Row 1: J/10/6.00MM Hook 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 PIC 1 (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)
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 2 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. (33 st)
Row 8: Turn, SLP ST in nxt st, 2x; you can now remove marker from the first st : SC in nxt st, 10x; 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 (31 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 (28 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 (26st )
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 st’s; END OFF; Leave the rest of the stitches unworked (25 st) The edges of the bib will be bumpy, and they will be evened out when you add the finishing rows. ☺
Finishing Rows Option 1
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) You can achieve this by not crocheting down into the divets, but skipping over them.
Row 2: Turn, *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt st* Repeat in every st around the bib, when you get to the bib string continue on with *CH1, SLP ST in each CH*, ending off at the end of the tie. This leaves one string unworked. Please follow Row 3
Row 3: Join Yarn in first CH of second Bib string; *CH 1, SLP ST in CH* Repeat in each CH of string. When you reach the bib, anchor string with SLP ST to Bib, end off.
Finishing Rows Option 2
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) You can achieve this by not crocheting down into the divets, but skipping over them.
Row 2: Continuing on up the bib tie, *CH 1, SLP ST in nxt st* Repeat in every CH going up the bib tie. Please follow Row 3 to complete other Bib tie.
Row 3: Join Yarn in first CH of second Bib string; *CH 1, SLP ST in CH* Repeat in each CH of string. When you reach the bib, anchor string with SLP ST to Bib, end off.
Buttons & lace attachment for Bib Follows.
Fold the lace over twice and pin in place Pic 1. Since there is a curve in the bib applying the lace requires a little ease. If the lace is narrow then you can just pin in place, and work the ease in, as you pin the lace in place. Notice how it is slightly bumpy Pic 2. It is all pinned, with a little ripple that will be worked into the bib, as you hand sew it on to the bib.
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, lay put the tape over the buttons…if done quickly, the buttons will not shift. Pic1 Sew the buttons in place, going through the scotch tape. Pic 2 When all buttons are in place, gently peel the scotch tape away, lifting it gentley away from the fiber. Pic3
Adding fabric embellishments to this baby bib is easy.
Follow the photo tutorial that is found right here. The Diaper Cover has a fabric placement tutorial as well. It is at the end of the patterns.
Pin the Photo below to your crochet boards and you will always know where the crochet pattern, for this sweet baby bib can be found.
I hope you enjoyed this romantic, shabby inspired baby bib. Don’t forget that you can use the free crochet pattern for the Country Apple Hat and the matching Diaper Cover. You may want to make one for your loved one. There is also a tutorial on how to embellish that hat.
It always excites me to share my past crochet patterns with you. I hope you enjoy using them. I am so glad you came to my side of the mountain today. I hope you will come back soon
God Bless,
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