Yarn Rowan handknit cotton (100% cotton), 1 skein.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm).
Notions Markers, tapestry needle, 2 buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm).
I had the following basic plan for this bib:
- Use provisional CO and knit the cable pattern for width of the bib.
- On RS, knit across, pick up and knit sts along one edge, and knit the sts from the provisional cast on edge.
- Use short-row shaping to create the curved bottom for the bib.
- Knit in st st for body of bib, keeping edge sts in cable pattern.
- BO center sts for neck, while continuing the edge sts in the cable pattern to create buttonhole and button bands
I thought of this pattern while I watched a friend knit a pair of tiny braided-cable baby socks. The idea was to use the same braided cable pattern as the edge of a baby bib. But, because of the much larger gauge and because I really didn't want to think about it too hard (I am on vacation, after all), I opted for the simpler and more generic 4-st cable pattern. The truth is, you can use just about any pattern for the edging. Isn't that great?
The pattern is available here. Happy Knitting!
Comments (2)
This is fabulous, Sophy! And I love how you came up with the pattern in, like, 5 seconds.
Posted by Hilary | July 7, 2007 4:00 PM
Posted on July 7, 2007 16:00
Your little bib design is wonderful!!!
Please post the details for us new knitters.
I have some great grandchildren that could really use some new bibs.
chloe
Posted by chloe | July 13, 2007 8:12 PM
Posted on July 13, 2007 20:12