Watermelon Baby Bib

Three years ago I created and released a pattern for this watermelon baby bib. My daughter was proudly modeling it for me, and she definitely needed a drool bib at that age. Up until now it was only available as a paid pdf. But now I have decided to offer for free on my blog! Keep scrolling for instructions and step by step photos so you can make your own watermelon baby bibs!

Size:
Based on the tightness of my tension, the dimensions of the finished bib are approximately 6 inches wide and 4 inches long (not including ties). Feel free to go up or down hook sizes to adjust the size of the bib.

Materials:

G hook (4mm)

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton Yarn) in Red, White, Green, and Black.

Large eye needle for weaving in ends

Notes:

Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Abbreviations:

Ch - chain

Sc - single crochet

Dc - double crochet

Sl st - slip stitch

Sc decrease – single crochet decrease (single crochet 2 together)

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Instructions:

Magic Circle

Row 1. 8dc, pull tight (8) RS

Row 2. Ch 2, turn, 2dc in each st across (16) WS

Row 3. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next*, repeat * * across (24) RS

Row 4. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 2*, repeat * * across (32) WS

Row 5. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 3*, repeat * * across (40) RS

Row 6. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 4*, repeat * * across (48) WS

Cut yarn

Shoulder

Start at outer edge

Row 1. Join yarn with sl st, ch 1, and sc 5 sts evenly along neck edge.

Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease, sc, sc decrease

Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc, sc Decrease

Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease

Cut yarn

Shoulder 2

Turn work around, repeat other side starting on outside edge like the first side.

Now work the bib going all around the edge of the bib.

Change yarn to White

With RS facing, join White at last dc of round 6

Ch 1, *2sc, sc in next 5*, repeat across until you have (56) sts.

Sc along shoulder and neck edges, making sure to do 2sc in top point of shoulder.

When you reach back to the first sc, join with sl st.

  

Change yarn to Green

Join where you joined the white to end the last round.

Ch 1, *2sc, sc in next 6*, repeat across until you have (64) sts.

Sc along shoulder until you get to the top point of shoulder, make bib tie using instructions below.

Bib Tie

Ch 45, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, and sl st in each ch all the way back down to the bib. Continue sc down shoulder, along neckline, and up to the top of the second shoulder. Ch 45, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, and sl st in each ch all the way back down.

Continue sc down shoulder to beginning of round. Sl st to join.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends. Using black yarn, make small stitches to create the seeds.

I would love to see your Watermelon Bibs! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

-You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer. 

-You may not use my photos.

-You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz