DMC brand. I have seen this at Michaels. Herrschner’scarries nine colors of this thread. This is a cotton thread so if you want more colors, you would need to use fabric dye or paint
Pattern in US terms.
Ch 113, turn and work 112 sc on ch, break thread.
2nd Row—Fasten thread in 28th st and work 1 sc in each of the next 28 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 28 sts (taking up back loop of st only throughout), ch 1, turn.
3rd Row—1 sc in each sc.
4th Row—1 sc in each sc to center, 3 sc in center st, 1 sc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn.
Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 21 ribs, break thread.
Work 2 rows of sc around entire bib taking up both loops.
Next Row—Ch 4, dc in same space, ch 1, dc in same space, ch 1, dc in same space, *ch 1 skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip 2 sc, 4 dc with ch 1 between in next sc, and repeat from * all around.
At back ends of bib and wherever necessary skip 1 sc between scallops to keep work flat.
Pattern in UK terms.
Ch 113, turn and work 112 dc on ch, break thread.
2nd Row—Fasten thread in 28th st and work 1 dc in each of the next 28 sts, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 28 sts (taking up back loop of st only throughout), ch 1, turn.
3rd Row—1 dc in each dc.
4th Row—1 dc in each dc to center, 3 dc in center st, 1 dc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn.
Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 21 ribs, break thread.
Work 2 rows of dc around entire bib taking up both loops.
Next Row—Ch 4, tr in same space, ch 1, tr in same space, ch 1, tr in same space, *ch 1 skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 4 tr with ch 1 between in next dc, and repeat from * all around.
At back ends of bib and wherever necessary skip 1 dc between scallops to keep work flat.
Materials Required–AMERICAN THREADCOMPANY “SILLATEEN SANSIL” 2 60-YD. BALLS WHITE
Steel Crochet Hook No. 10 (1.30mm).
For this size hook, I’d use
SIZE 30 Super fine
DMC brand. I have seen this at Michaels. Herrschner’s carries nine colors of this thread. This is a cotton thread so if you want more colors, you would need to use fabric dye or paint
Narrow Ribbon.
Pattern in US terms.
1st Row–Ch 38, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each remaining ch, ch 1, turn. 2nd Row–Working in back loop of stitch only, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 18 sc, ch 1, turn. 3rd Row–1 sc in each sc. 4th Row–1 sc in each sc to center, 3 sc in center st, 1 sc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 20 ribs or 40 rows, break thread. EDGING. Join thread at side of neck, ch 5, dc in next rib * ch 2, dc in next rib, repeat from * 17 times, ch 2, dc in same space (corner) work 13 2-ch meshes to center of bib ch 2, dc in same space. Work other half to correspond. 2nd Row–Turn and sl st into mesh, ch 6, dc in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 meshes, 2 dc with ch 3 between in next mesh, repeat from * across row, skipping only 1 mesh at points, turn. 3rd Row–Sl st to center of 3 ch loop, * ch 3, dc in center st of next ch, ch 3, dc in same space, ch 3, sc in next 3 ch loop, repeat from * across row, turn. 4th Row–2 sc over 1st loop * ch 2, 2 dc in next loop, ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, ch 2, 2 sc over each of the next 2 loops, repeat from * across row. BEADING. Ch 33, break thread and attach ch to side of neck. Attach thread to other side of neck and ch 38, turn and work 1 dc in 8th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 chs, 1 dc in next ch, repeat from * across chain working 2 ch meshes across bib, work other ch to correspond. 2nd Row–Turn, sl st to mesh, ch 5, 1 dc in same mesh, * ch 2, 2 sc in next mesh, ch 2, 1 dc in next mesh, ch 3, 1 dc in same mesh, repeat from * around both sides of beading, and neck edge of bib. Lace ribbon through beading.
Pattern in UK terms.
1st Row–Ch 38, dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in each remaining ch, ch 1, turn. 2nd Row–Working in back loop of stitch only, 1 dc in each of the next 18 dc, 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 18 dc, ch 1, turn. 3rd Row–1 dc in each dc. 4th Row–1 dc in each dc to center, 3 dc in center st, 1 dc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn. Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 20 ribs or 40 rows, break thread. EDGING. Join thread at side of neck, ch 5, tr in next rib * ch 2, tr in next rib, repeat from * 17 times, ch 2, tr in same space (corner) work 13 2-ch meshes to center of bib ch 2, tr in same space. Work other half to correspond. 2nd Row–Turn and sl st into mesh, ch 6, tr in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 meshes, 2 tr with ch 3 between in next mesh, repeat from * across row, skipping only 1 mesh at points, turn. 3rd Row–Sl st to center of 3 ch loop, * ch 3, tr in center st of next ch, ch 3, tr in same space, ch 3, dc in next 3 ch loop, repeat from * across row, turn. 4th Row–2 dc over 1st loop * ch 2, 2 tr in next loop, ch 3, 2 tr in same loop, ch 2, 2 dc over each of the next 2 loops, repeat from * across row. BEADING. Ch 33, break thread and attach ch to side of neck. Attach thread to other side of neck and ch 38, turn and work 1 tr in 8th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 chs, 1 tr in next ch, repeat from * across chain working 2 ch meshes across bib, work other ch to correspond. 2nd Row–Turn, sl st to mesh, ch 5, 1 tr in same mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, ch 2, 1 tr in next mesh, ch 3, 1 tr in same mesh, repeat from * around both sides of beading, and neck edge of bib. Lace ribbon through beading.
A practical and amusing baby bib to be crocheted of Enterprise Yarn. Soft and absorbent, it makes a good feeder, holds a lot of moisture and prevents soiling of the clothes beneath. In white and design in pink or blue, it’s an acceptable shower gift or bazaar item.
Materials: One ball (or 2 skeins) white, 30 yds. color.
Enterprise yarn is discontinued but you can use Aunt Lydia’s Size 3 Fashion Thread as a substitute.
NECK BAND: With white, ch 33, sk last st, 32 sc on ch. Fasten off.
Ch 12, sl st in first sc, ch 1, turn, sk last st of 12-ch, sc in next st, (ch 1, sc in next second st) 5 times. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) 5 times, ch 1, sl st in next sc on neck band (1 rib).
Work each sc in sc of previous rows unless stated otherwise.
RIB 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to end. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc) repeat across, ch 1, sl st in sc on band.
Repeat 6 times.
RIBS 9-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to end, 1 more sc in end sc. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc) 8 times, ch 1, sl st in sc. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc (ch 1, sc) repeat to end. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc) 15 times to band, ch 1, sl st in second sc on band.
RIB 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) to end, 1 more sc in end sc. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc) to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 12-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc) 10 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. 1 more sc in end sc. Ch 3, turn, sc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, sc in sc) 20 times to neck, ch 1, sl st in second sc on band. Repeat Rib 2 twice.
RIB 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) 19 times, ch 1, sl st.
RIB 17: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) 16 times, ch 1, sl st.
RIBS 18, 19, 20, 21: Same as Rib 17, except (ch 1, sc) in Rib 18 is repeated 13 times; Rib 19—10 times; Rib 20—7 times; Rib 21—4 times.
RIB 22: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) 4 times, ch 1, sl st in same st with next sl st. Repeat Ribs 20, 19, 18, 17 and 16.
RIB 28: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, sc in next sc, (ch 1, sc) to end. Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) 22 times to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
Repeat once.
RIB 30: Ch 1, turn, sc in last sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to second sc from end, hdc in end sc. Ch 2, turn, sk hdc and last sc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 31-32: Repeat first half of last rib. Ch 1, turn, sk hdc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) 11 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to second sc from end, hdc in end sc. Ch 2, turn, sk hdc and 1 sc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to neck, ch 1, sl st in second sc on band.
RIB 33: Repeat first half of Rib 30. Ch 1, turn, sk hdc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) repeat to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 34-35: Repeat first half of Rib 30. Ch 2, turn, sk hdc and 1 sc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) 8 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 sc (ch 1, sc) 7 times, hdc in end sc. Ch 1, turn, sk hdc, 1 sc, (ch 1, sc) 13 times to neck. Ch 1, sl st in second sc on band.
Repeat Rib 33 nine times. Fasten off.
EDGE: Join color to left-hand corner of neck band, (ch 2, dc ½” along on edge, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sc ½” along on edge) repeat around. Fasten off.
BUNNIES—
Body—With color, ch 3, making first st twice usual length, (1 dc, 9 tr and 1 dc) in long st, ch 2, sl st in same st, ch 6, sl st in same st. Fasten off. Tack 6-ch up on body for tail.
HEAD: Ch 2, 2 hdc in starting st, ch 9, sl st in last hdc, 1 hdc in same starting st, ch 9, sl st in hdc, hdc and sl st in starting st. Fasten off. Lay body over base of head and tack together. Make 3 Bunnies.
Make 1 ch 4½” long, 1 – 3″ long and 1 – 1½” long. As illustrated, sew bunnies on with ch under each. Make 3 leaf groups of 2 Lazy Daisy Sts on longest ch and 1 on middle ch.
TIES—Ch. Crochet to desired length,—twist tightly—double and twist again. Make 2—tack free ends to each end of neck band.
Pattern in UK terms.
NECK BAND: With white, ch 33, sk last st, 32 dc on ch. Fasten off.
Ch 12, sl st in first dc, ch 1, turn, sk last st of 12-ch, dc in next st, (ch 1, dc in next second st) 5 times. Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 1, sl st in next dc on neck band (1 rib).
Work each dc in dc of previous rows unless stated otherwise.
RIB 2: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to end. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc) repeat across, ch 1, sl st in dc on band.
Repeat 6 times.
RIBS 9-10: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to end, 1 more dc in end dc. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc) 8 times, ch 1, sl st in dc. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc (ch 1, dc) repeat to end. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc) 15 times to band, ch 1, sl st in second dc on band.
RIB 11: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) to end, 1 more dc in end dc. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc) to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 12-13: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc) 10 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. 1 more dc in end dc. Ch 3, turn, dc in second st of 3-ch, (ch 1, dc in dc) 20 times to neck, ch 1, sl st in second dc on band. Repeat Rib 2 twice.
RIB 16: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) 19 times, ch 1, sl st.
RIB 17: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) 16 times, ch 1, sl st.
RIBS 18, 19, 20, 21: Same as Rib 17, except (ch 1, dc) in Rib 18 is repeated 13 times; Rib 19—10 times; Rib 20—7 times; Rib 21—4 times.
RIB 22: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) 4 times, ch 1, sl st in same st with next sl st. Repeat Ribs 20, 19, 18, 17 and 16.
RIB 28: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc) to end. Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) 22 times to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
Repeat once.
RIB 30: Ch 1, turn, dc in last dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to second dc from end, htr in end dc. Ch 2, turn, sk htr and last dc, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 31-32: Repeat first half of last rib. Ch 1, turn, sk htr, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) 11 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to second dc from end, htr in end dc. Ch 2, turn, sk htr and 1 dc, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to neck, ch 1, sl st in second dc on band.
RIB 33: Repeat first half of Rib 30. Ch 1, turn, sk htr, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) repeat to neck, ch 1, sl st on band.
RIBS 34-35: Repeat first half of Rib 30. Ch 2, turn, sk htr and 1 dc, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) 8 times, ch 1, sl st. Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, 1 dc (ch 1, dc) 7 times, htr in end dc. Ch 1, turn, sk htr, 1 dc, (ch 1, dc) 13 times to neck. Ch 1, sl st in second dc on band.
Repeat Rib 33 nine times. Fasten off.
EDGE: Join color to left-hand corner of neck band, (ch 2, dc 1.27cm along on edge, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, dc 1.27cm along on edge) repeat around. Fasten off.
BUNNIES—
Body—With color, ch 3, making first st twice usual length, (1 dc, 9 tr and 1 dc) in long st, ch 2, sl st in same st, ch 6, sl st in same st. Fasten off. Tack 6-ch up on body for tail.
HEAD: Ch 2, 2 htr in starting st, ch 9, sl st in last htr, 1 htr in same starting st, ch 9, sl st in htr, htr and sl st in starting st. Fasten off. Lay body over base of head and tack together. Make 3 Bunnies.
Make 1 ch 11.43cm long, 1 – 7.62cm long and 1 – 3.81cm long. As illustrated, sew bunnies on with ch under each. Make 3 leaf groups of 2 Lazy Daisy Sts on longest ch and 1 on middle ch.
TIES—Ch. Crochet to desired length,—twist tightly—double and twist again. Make 2—tack free ends to each end of neck band.
Beth Bell The Thrifty Crafter 