Crochet an Adorable Baby Shell Bib

Indulge in the delightful art of crochet and craft a captivating baby shell bib that will surely steal the show. This adorable accessory is not only practical but also adds a touch of charm to any baby's outfit. With just a few simple crochet stitches, you can create a masterpiece that will make heads turn. This delightful project allows you to showcase your crochet skills while creating a practical and adorable accessory for the little ones in your life. With a few basic crochet techniques, you can bring this charming bib to life.

Abbreviations:

sc=single crochet

sl st=slip stitch ch=chain

dc=double crochet

2hdctog= 2 half double crochet together decrease

Supplies:

Pink and White Love Red Heart Yarn

I hook

Row 1. Ch 14, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and each ch across. turn ‑12 hdc

Row 2. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 8 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑14 hdc

Row 3. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 10 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑16 hdc

Row 4. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 12 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑18 hdc

Row 5. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 14 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑20 hdc

Row 6. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 16 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑22 hdc

Row 7. Ch 2, work a hdc in the first hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the next 18 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc in the last, turn, ‑24 hdc

Rows 8–15. Ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, turn ‑24 hdc, Repeat this 8 times

Row 16. Ch 2, hdc in the next 8 hdc, turn ‑8 hdc

Row 17. Ch 2, hdc in the first hdc, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 2 hdc, 2hdctog decrease, hdc, turn ‑6 hdc

Row 18. Ch 2, hdc in the first hdc, 2hdctog decrease twice, hdc in the last, turn ‑4 hdc

Row 19. Ch 2, 2hdctog decrease twice, ‑2 hdc

Row 20. Ch 2, hdc in the next two hdc, Fasten off.

Row 16. On the opposite side of the previous row 15, sl st with your yarn, Ch 2, hdc in the next 8 hdc, turn ‑8 hdc

Row 17. Ch 2, hdc in the first hdc, 2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 2 hdc, 2hdctog decrease, hdc, turn ‑6 hdc

Row 18. Ch 2, hdc in the first hdc, 2hdctog decrease twice, hdc in the last, turn ‑4 hdc

Row 19. Ch 2, 2hdctog decrease twice, ‑2 hdc

Row 20. Ch 2, hdc in the next two hdc, Fasten off. Weave in your ends.

Outer Edge: Sl st with pink yarn on the outer of edge of the bib and sc around the outer edge. Turn when you get to the other side, sc, skip two sc, *work 6 hdc, skip two sc, sc, *Repeat this around the outer edge. sl st. Fasten off.

Ties: (See above picture) In the center of the bib, on the beginning stitch of Row 20, sl st with white yarn, and sc in each stitch down the inside of the previous rows and in the center of the unworked stitches on row 16, up the other side to top of the other side of row 20, then chain 40. Fasten off. Then on the other inner side of row 20, sl st with white yarn and chain 40. tie it off with a knot.

The bottom of the bib is worked with special stitches like the bobble stitch, creating a lovely texture, and the entire bib is adorned with cute patterns that add a touch of charm.