Beary Sweet Crochet Baby Bib — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern with Photos

Introducing the Crochet Beary Sweet Baby Bib, a delightful and charming addition to your little one's mealtime routine! This adorable bib is not only practical but also super cute, featuring a sweet bear design that will make your baby look even more adorable while protecting their outfit from spills and messes. Crafted with love and care, this soft and cozy bib is perfect for keeping your baby clean and stylish during feeding time. Make mealtimes more enjoyable and mess-free with the Crochet Beary Sweet Baby Bib - a must-have for every parent and their little bear cub!

Skill Level

Skill: Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 MM
• Yarn - Medium (4) 2 oz. Cotton or Acrylic – I used Red Heart Bunches of Hugs baby Yarn
• Small Amount of brown or black for the bear's face
• Yarn Needle

Stitches

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Picot Stitch (pct)

Size

Size: 8.5 X 8.5 inches

Notes

• Ch1 does not count as a stitch.
• Ch3 counts as a dc.
• Rounds are joined to the ch3 with a slst.
• When changing colors, ch3 after the color change.
• Demo color changes at R:3, R:5, R:9.

Pattern: Bib

RND 1: Ch5, join in a circle, ch3, 9 dc, join, ch 3, 10 dc

RND 2: 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join ch 3 (20 dc)

RND 3: 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join ch 3 (40 dc)

RND 4: 1 dc in the next dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc* - repeat from * to * around, leaving the last 8 dc unworked, TURN, ch 3 (42 dc, 8 unworked dc)

RND 5: 1 dc in the next 2 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc* - repeat from * to * around, leaving the last 8 dc unworked, TURN, ch 3 (52 dc)

RND 6: 1 dc in the next 3 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 4 dc* - repeat from * to * around, leaving the last 8 dc unworked, TURN, (62 dc)

RND 7: *Ch 3, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc* - repeat from * to * around, TURN, ch 3

RND 8: Sc in the 1^st ch3 space, sc, pct, sc in the same ch 3 space, *Sc, sc pct, sc in the next ch 3 space* - repeat from * to * around

RND 9: Sc evenly down the 1^st inside edge of the bib, sc in the 8 sc across the center portion of the bib, evenly sc up the inside edge of the other side of the bib, join to the 1^st sc, ch 1.

When you reach the 1^st corner, ch 32, dc in the 3^rd ch from the hook, slst in each ch working back down the ch, join to the same sc, (1^st bib tie)

Sc in each sc down the inside edge, center, and other edge of the top of the bib. When you reach the 2^nd corner repeat what you did for the 1^st bib tie. Join, tie off, and weave in your ends.

Ears

Make 2: Ch 4, 9 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join to the ch 3, leave a 12 inch tail of yarn for sewing the ear in place.

Bear Face: Embroider face on using brown or black yarn and a yarn needle.

The Bow

Cut 2 strands of yarn about 12 inches long, attach to the bib, and tie a bow securely.