Crochet Girlie Baby Bib

The Crochet Girlie Baby Bib is an adorable and practical accessory for your little one. Its delicate design adds a touch of charm to mealtime, making your baby stand out in style while staying mess-free. The soft yarn used in crafting this bib ensures comfort for your baby's delicate skin, making it gentle and cozy to wear. With its adjustable closure, it's easy to customize the fit as your baby grows. This handmade bib is not just a cute addition to your baby's outfit, but also a functional and thoughtful gift for any new parent. Get ready to make feeding time fun and fashionable with this charming Crochet Girlie Baby Bib!

Size: Approximately 6 1/2" wide x 11" long (newborn)

Materials:
--5.0mm hook for bib
--3.5mm hook for border
--Crafter's Secret Cotton Yarn in Pinkalicious (for the bib portion) and Fuchsia (for the border)
--1 (1/2") button
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (creates a decrease)
FO: fasten off

Special Stitch (for border):
1. Picot Stitch - Ch3 and then slip stitch into the first chain.

Directions:

1. With 5.0mm hook and Pinkalicious yarn, Ch16. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (15)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 13 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (17)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 15 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (19)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 17 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (21)
5-21. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (21)
22. 1 SC in the first 7 st. Ch1 and turn. (7)
23. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (7)
24. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 3 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (5)
25-37. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (5)

Buttonhole:

38. 1 SC in first 2 st, Ch2, skip 1 st, 1 SC in each of the last 2 st. Ch1 and turn. (4 st and 2 Ch)
39. 1 SC in first 2 st, 1 SC in the Ch2 space and 1 SC in each of the last 2 st. FO and weave ends. (5)

Repeat #22-39 on the opposite side. For 38-39, SC in each st across.

Attach button on opposite side of buttonhole.

Border:
1. With Fuchsia yarn and 3.5mm hook, join yarn in the top left corner. SC in each st around entire bib. I placed 3 SC stitches in each corner. Sl st join to first st.

2. *Ch3, sl st into the first ch. Sl st into the next 3 st.* Repeat from * to * around the outer portion of the bib. Sl st join to first st and FO. Weave ends.