Cotton Washcloth Baby Bib - Free Knitting Pattern

This little gem doubles as a bib and washcloth. I designed it when our youngest was a baby. It’s perfect for that transition phase to solids…such a messy time! Use it as a bib for feeding, rinse and use it to clean up. (PRINT NOW) Materials : Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (or equivalent) cotton yarn (1 skein makes approximately 2 bibs), darning needle; 1/2 in. button, thread and needle Needles : US size 7 Gauge : 20 sts. = 4 in. in stockinette Finished Measurements : (Does not have to be exact…just close.) Width – 6.5 in. Height to neck – 4.5 in. Neck strap height (neck to end) – 7 in. Instructions 1. Cast on 30 sts. 2. Knit in garter stitch until work measures 4.5 in. 3. (Right side) Knit 8, place these stitches on holder, bind off --, knit 8. Finish neck strap 4. Knit 8 stitches. 5. Knit 2 together, k6. 6. Knit all sts. 7. Continue knitting in