Crochet Blue Whale Baby Bib
Oh, the Crochet Blue Whale Baby Bib is just the cutest little thing you'll ever see! Perfect for keeping your little one clean during mealtime while adding an adorable touch to their outfit. The whimsical design of a friendly blue whale makes feeding time a fun and stylish experience. This handmade bib is not only practical but also a delightful accessory that will surely bring smiles to everyone's faces. It's a lovely and thoughtful addition to any baby's wardrobe, making it a charming gift for new parents too.
Materials:
–Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn in Blueberry
–Lily Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton Yarn in Baby Ombre
–H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Button
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 120 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-The measurements for this bib is 9 inches wide and 8 inches long but you can make your straps as long as you’d like!
-The typical circumference of a baby neck is between 10 and 11 inches around.
-I recommend to drop the yarn in the back and not trail it under your stitches when changing color, you won’t see it under your stitches then.
Special stitches:
- Ch(s): chain(s)
- YO: Yarn Over
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- prev.: Previous
- Sl st: slip stitch
- SC: Single Crochet
- SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- TR: Treble Crochet
Pattern:
Bib:
Start with Blue
Ch 22
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (21)
Row 2: 2SC in 1st st, SC in each st until last st, 2SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (23)
Row 3-5: Repeat Row 2 (After Row 5, you should have 29 sts)
Rows 6-11: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (29)
Row 12: With Blue, continue to SC in 23 sts, Change to White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 14: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 15: With Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 16: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 17: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 17 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 18: With White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 16 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 19: With Blue, SC in 7 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 15 sts, Change to White, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 20: With White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 14 sts, Change to White, SC in 4 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: With Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 12 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 22: With White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 10 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 9 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in last 6 sts ch 1, turn.
Row 24: With White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 25: With White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in last 20 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 26: With White, SC in 20 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn.
Rows 27-32: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (29)
You can continue SC Rows until your bib is as long as you need it to be. End on an Even Numbered row.
At this point, go on to making the straps.
Right Strap:
Row 1: SC in 12 sts, leave the rest unworked, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts on the row, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts
Rows 14-19: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 20: SC in 2 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (Button hole made)
Row 21: SC in each st and each ch across.
Fasten off, weave in end
Left Strap:
Sk 5 sts on Row 32 of bib, attach yarn
(Working from inside center of bib to edge)
Row 1: SC in each st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 2: SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts
Rows 14-20: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (6)
Do not fasten off
Continue to SC around entire piece, change color where blue portion starts and then pick back up with white.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Tail fin:
Ch 22
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 Chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 chs, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, [Sl st, ch 2, Sl st] in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch: SC in next st, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 sts, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last, ch 2, sl st to first sl st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly step:
Sew tail fin to bib using photos as a visual guide.
Sew button on Strap opposite to button hole.
Eye:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook,
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Splashes:
Small Splash:
Ch 2, 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more SC in same ch, sl st to first SC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Larger Splash:
Make 2
Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more HDC in same ch, sl st to first HDC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly step:
Sew eye and splashes to the bib.
Weave in all your ends.
Enjoy!!