Knitted Baby Orangelo Bib

Oh, how adorable is the Knitted Baby Orangelo Bib! This little piece is not just practical but charming too. With its soft texture and vibrant color, it's sure to make mealtimes fun and stylish for your little one. The thoughtful knitted design adds a touch of warmth and coziness, making it a delightful addition to any baby's wardrobe. Perfect for keeping those tiny clothes clean and adding a cheerful pop of color to their outfit, this bib is a must-have for any parent looking to combine practicality with cuteness.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

9½ (11)" diameter at widest point

YARN:

Berroco Comfort Chunky (50% super fi ne nylon / 50% super fine acrylic; 100 grams / 150 yards): 1 skein #5724 Pumpkin

NEEDLES:

One pair straight needles size US 10½ (6.5 mm)

Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS:

Stitch markers

GAUGE:

14 sts and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (St st)

Step 1:

Bib:

Using Long-Tail CO, CO 86 (100) sts.

Decrease Row 1 (RS): K1, [k2tog, k8 (10) sts, ssk, pm] 7 times, k1—72 (86) sts remain. Knit 5 rows.

Decrease Row 2 (RS): Change to St st. Decrease 14 sts this row, then every 4 rows 3 (4) times, as follows:

K1, [k2tog, knit to 2sts before marker, ssk, sm] 7 times, k1—16 sts remain. Work even for 3 rows, removing markers.

Decrease Row 3 (RS): K1, [k2tog] 7 times, k1—9 sts remain.

Work even for 1 row.

Decrease Row 4 (RS): [K3tog] 3 times—3 sts remain. BO all sts.

Step 2:

Tie:

Using Knitted or Cable CO, CO 34 (40) sts, turn so that CO sts are on right-hand needle. With RS of Bib facing, pick up and knit 1 st at corner of CO edge and right side edge, pass next st (last CO st) over picked-up st, pick up and knit 33 (39) sts along side edge, BO edge, then other side edge, turn—67 (79) sts.

Next Row: Using Knitted or Cable CO, CO 33 (39) sts, knit to end—100 (118) sts. BO all sts purlwise.