4th Of July Braided Bib Crochet Pattern

This 4th Of July Braided Bib is perfect for a July baby!

Skill Level

Intermediate

Size Included

Newborn

Finished Size

11 1/2 from top of bib to bottom

*These are our finished sizes. If yours doesn't fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.

Notes

• ALWAYS start in the same as the chain.

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (4-medium)

I-9 (5.50mm) crochet hook

Fabric scissors

Yarn needle, to weave ends

Gauge

7 hdc stitches x 5 rows is 6″

*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations/Stitch Used

st(s)-stitch(es)

sk-skip

ch-chain

slst-slip stitch

sc-single crochet

hdc-half double crochet

hdc dec-half double crochet decrease

*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.

Bib

Row 18: ch 2, hdc dec, turn, slst down tab, slst in next 10 sts, turn

Row 19: ch 2, hdc dec, hdc in next st, hdc dec using next 2 sts, turn

Row 20: ch 2, hdc dec, hdc in next st, hdc dec using next 2 sts, turn

Row 21: ch 2, hdc dec, sc around evenly, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends

Braids

1. cut 6 3″ strands of yarn
2. take 3 strands of yarn together, and through the tip sides of the bib so 1 1/2″ of yarn is on each side
3. knot the strands of yarn together toward the tip
4. braid yarn all the way down and knot bottom of braid

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