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T-Yarn Flower Baby Bib

Cindy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:05:02 +0000

Crafting with recycled materials is so addicting. I’m back with another green crafting project using a thrift store t-shirt I got free as it had a bleach stain. It was a pretty pink so I thought it would make a nice baby bib. This baby bib is crocheted from the t-yarn I created from the old t-shirt. Here is my tutorial on how I create t-yarn and how I curl it before crocheting. This baby bib uses about half of an adult sized seamless-sides t-shirt which has been cut into 1/4″ wide strips.

I had shared another t-yarn baby bib before but this crochet pattern has been simplified and makes for an even quicker project. I added flowers as an extra embellishment. I hope you enjoy this free baby bib pattern.

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Free Crocheted T-Yarn Baby Bib Pattern

Materials needed:
1) T-shirt cut into T-yarn approx. 1/4″ wide
2) Straps 12″ long cut from hem of T-shirt
Scrap piece of yarn for flowers

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description:
Baby Bib measures 9” across and 8” long from neck edge to bottom center
Straps are 12” long each

Directions:
Ch 18

Row 1
Working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 8 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining 8 sts of chain. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 2 – 18
Working in back loops only, Sc in ea st down to center, work 3 Sc in center and then Sc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 1, turn. FO.

Edging and Straps:
Row 1
Attach T-yarn at upper RS neck edge at end of row 1. Work 3 Sc in corner and then working through both loops, Sc evenly along row ends. Working in back loops only, Sc along diagonal sides to match prior rows and work 3 Sc in center, continue up other diagonal side working in back loops only, and work 3 Sc in corner. Working through both loops, Sc evenly up last side of bib up to top corner. Work 3 Sc in corner and then Sc evenly across top of bib. FO and weave ends under.

Attach trimmed 12″ strap at back of bib at top on each side as shown. Hand stitch into place.

I added two flowers using the teeny tiny flowers tutorial with some scrap yarn. I made one using Sc for row 1 and the larger one I did Dc for row 1.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Ea – Each
FO – Fasten Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch

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Recycled Denim Baby Bibs

Cindy — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:31:14 +0000

This month over at the Trash to Treasures group on Ravelry we are having a fabric and clothing scraps challenge. So I broke out some old jeans I have been saving and recycled them into some baby bibs.

The first bib is larger and I used the trimmed side seams from a pair of jeans for the bib ties. This bib is more suitable for an older baby or toddler.

My next bib is smaller and features ribbon for the ties. I thought the ribbon would be gentler for a younger baby’s skin than the denim ties.

Below you will find a picture tutorial showing how I made each of these recycled denim heart bibs.

First I cut a heart-shaped template for my bib using a newspaper ad. Fold the heart in half and trim it so each side is shaped evenly. The heart template for the larger bib is 8″ wide by 10″ long. For the smaller bib, my template is 7″ by 7″. Just cut the size you want with a little extra for your narrow sewn seams. I also made a small heart for an embellishment.

Click on any photos to supersize

Lay your heart template on the pair of jeans and cut two. I used the leg so I just made both my hearts from this spot on the jeans.

Now with right sides together, cut your ribbon or use a trimmed side seam from a pair of jeans for the ties and insert it inside as shown in the picture. Each of my ties are about 12 inches long and you just pin them in place on the inside edge of the heart as shown. Just make sure you bunch the ties up together in the middle of the heart before sewing so only the top edge gets stitched in place. Sew around the heart, stitching close to the edge so you have a narrow hem and leave a opening at one side as shown for turning your bib to the outside.

Clip the curves and heart center seam just a bit so it lays flat after turning. Turn the bib to the outside through the opening you left from machine stitching. Press with hot iron and hand stitch close the opening you left for turning. You can top stitch around the heart as I did in the smaller bib and added a small denim heart to the center.

The larger bib I added a trimmed jean pocket to the front and hand stitched it in place. You can add other embellishments and trim as desired. I hope you have enjoyed this upcycled denim project. You can find more recycled denim projects and tutorials at my blog. Enjoy and happy crafting to all![…]

Diagonal Cotton Baby Bib Pattern

Cindy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:48:52 +0000

Here is my diagonal cotton baby bib pattern. It is a variation of my t-yarn baby bib I posted recently. I wanted to crochet a cotton bib and came up with this pattern after a little work. I wanted to create a pattern using regular cotton yarn as I know that not everyone wants to crochet with recycled t-shirt yarn. So I present the diagonal cotton baby bib and hope you enjoy working this quick crochet pattern.

Free Crocheted Diagonal Baby Bib Pattern

Materials needed:
Main color cotton yarn 1-1/3 ozs
Contrasting trim yarn approx. ½ oz

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description:
Baby Bib measures 10” across and 8” long from neck edge to bottom center
(5-12 month size shown in parentheses is 11” across and 9” long)
Straps are 12” long each

Directions:
Ch 18 for Newborn to 4 month old (Ch 20 for 5-12 month larger size bib.)

Row 1
Working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 8 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining 8 sts of chain. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

(For 5-12 month old larger bib, working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 9 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining 9 sts of chain. Ch 1, turn.) (21 sts)

Row 2 – 18
Working in back loops only, Sc in ea st down to center, work 3 Sc in center and then Sc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 1, turn. FO.

Edging and Straps:
Row 1
Attach contrasting yarn at upper RS neck edge at end of row 1. Work 3 Sc in corner and then working through both loops, Sc evenly along row ends. Working in back loops only, Sc along diagonal sides to match prior rows and work 3 Sc in center, continue up other diagonal side working in back loops only, and work 3 Sc in corner. Working through both loops, Sc evenly up last side of bib up to top corner.

Ch 34, turn and Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st down chain, then Sc around neck to other corner. Ch 34, turn and Sc in 2nd st from hook and in each st down chain. Join with a Sl St into corner.

FO and weave ends under.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Ea – Each
FO – Fasten Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
RS – Right Side
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch

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Diagonal T-Shirt Yarn Baby Bib

Cindy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:36:33 +0000

I love crocheting with recycled t-shirts. I cut this t-shirt into 1/4 inch strips and curled it as shown in my tutorial for curled t-yarn or tarn. I was inspired by the diagonal dishcloth pattern when I crocheted this baby bib. I had to frog the bib several times to get the size and shape right but I think the finished bib turned out pretty good. I cut the bottom hem off the t-shirt and used it for the two tie straps for the baby bib. You could also crochet your tie straps if you’d rather but I like using the hem strips as they are stretchy and already sewn for you.

I’m not sure why the bib looks red but it’s really pink. I think my camera is getting old and color blind — lol. Anyway here is my t-shirt yarn ball before I started which shows the pink color better.

This bib was crocheted for my little granddaughter. She’s four months old now and this should fit her nicely. It’s of course very washable and durable as it’s made completely from a recycled cotton t-shirt. The best part is that this baby bib was free making it a very frugal and green crafting project at the same time!

Free Pattern for Crocheted Diagonal T-Yarn Baby Bib

Materials needed:
One pink t-shirt cut into ¼” wide strip and stretched to curl into t-yarn – approx. 110 yards
Cut two 14” long strips using the t-shirt hem and stitch ends closed

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description:
Baby Bib measures 9” across and 8” long from neck edge to bottom center
Straps are each 14” long

Directions:
Ch 14

Row 1
Working in back loops only, Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, 3 Sc in next st, then Sc in remaining sts of chain. Ch 1, turn. (15 sts counting ch 1)

Row 2 – 10
Working in back loops only, Sc in ea st down to center, work 3 Sc in center and then Sc in ea remaining st of row. Ch 1, turn. FO.

Edging:
Row 1
Attach t-yarn at upper RS neck edge at end of row 1. Work 3 Sc in corner and then working through both loops, Sc evenly along row ends. Working in back loops only, Sc along diagonal sides to match prior rows and work 3 Sc in center, continue up other diagonal side working in back loops only, and work 3 Sc in corner. Working through both loops, Sc evenly up last side of bib. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2
Working in back loops for complete row, Sc evenly around bib, working 3 Sc in corners and in center space. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3
Working in both loops now, Sc evenly around bib, working 3 Sc in corners and in center space.

FO and weave ends under.

Hand stitch or machine sew a tie strip to each side of bib at upper edge as […]

T-Yarn Baby Bib

Cindy — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:42:50 +0000

Here is my latest t-yarn or tarn project that is created from recycled tee-shirts. I cut an old white tee-shirt up into a very narrow strip about 1/4 inch wide. The shirt I used had no side seams so I just cut around and around the body of the shirt to create one long strip. I then gently pulled on the strip to curl the t-yarn into a nice thin strand which I used to crochet this baby bib. Here is a tutorial on how I cut and curl the t-shirts into curled t-yarn or tarn.

So if you haven’t already tried crafting with recycled t-shirts, check out the process and give it a go. It’s a great way to repurpose those old t-shirts into cool new items.

Free Pattern for Crocheted T-Yarn Baby Bib

Materials needed:

One white T-Shirt cut into ¼” wide strip and stretched to curl into T-yarn (about ½ of shirt used)
1/2 oz of cotton yarn (Pink used)
One hook and eye closure

Hook:
“H” USA size crochet hook

Description: Baby Bib measures 7-1/2” wide at middle and 11” long

Directions:
Ch 18

Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Ch 1, turn. (17)

Row 2
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3
Work 2 Sc in 1st st, then Sc in ea st to last st of row, 2 Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4
Sc in ea st of row. Ch1, turn.

Row 5
Repeat row 3.

Row 6
Repeat row 4.

Row 7
Repeat row 3.

Row 8 – 22
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn. (Should measure approx. 6” long after row 22.)

Row23 (Shaping for neck – ea side is worked separate)
Sc in next 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24
Sk 1st st of row, Sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 25
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 26
Sk first st of row, Sc in remaining 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 27
Sc in next 6 sts. Ch 1, turn. (6 sts on ea row from here on out)

Row 28
Work 1 dec over the first two sts of row (work 1 Sc together over 2 sts to create 1 dec)
Sc in ea st to last st, 2 Sc in last st of row. Ch 1, turn. (6)

Row 29
Work 1 dec over first two sts, Sc in ea st to last st, 2 Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 30
Work 2 Sc in 1st st of row, Sc in ea st to the last 2 sts of row, then work 1 dec over last two sts. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat last two rows until a total of 39 rows completed.
FO and weave ends under.

Row 23 (Other side neck shaping)
Working the opposite side, attach yarn using a […]

Recycled Baby Bib

Cindy — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:43:56 +0000

Here is another item that I have wanted to make out of plastic bag yarn. It’s a crocheted baby bib made using recycled plastic bags and cotton yarn. I added the cotton to give the bib some absorbency. You can just wipe it clean or machine wash as needed. Line dry only! If you put it in the dryer, the plastic will melt.

The bib has a small Velcro closure on the top for easy on and off. I cut just a small square from a long strip of Velcro that I had. It’s about 3/4 of an inch wide and is machine stitched to the back side of strap. I used white plastic bags and some leftover blue variegated cotton yarn for this project. But you can probably use just about any color combination you desired to create your bib. I finished off my bib by working Sc stitches all around the outside edge and neck opening using just the cotton yarn.
This gives the bib a nice smooth finished edge.

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Free Pattern for Crocheted Baby Bib

Materials needed:
One ball of plastic bag yarn “Plarn”
One partial ball of peaches & cream cotton yarn (Shaded Denim used)
One small Velcro strip for button

Hook: “N” size metal hook
“J” size for working edge only

Description: Baby Bib measures 9” wide at middle and 11-1/2” long

Work project by holding one strand of plarn and one strand of cotton together as you crochet.

Directions:
Ch 16 using “N” Hook

Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3
Work 2 Sc in 1st st, then Sc in ea st to last st of row, 2 Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4
Sc in ea st of row. Ch1, turn.

Row 5
Repeat row 3.

Row 6
Repeat row 4.

Row 7
Repeat row 3.

Row 8 – 15
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn. (Should measure approx. 6” long after row 15.)

Row 16 (Shaping for neck – ea side is worked separate)
Sc in next 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. Ch 1, turn.

Row 17
Sk 1st st of row, Sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 18
Sc in ea st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 19
Sk first st of row, Sc in remaining 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 20
Sc in next 6 sts. Ch 1, turn. (6 sts on ea row from here on out)

Row 21
Work 1 dec over the first two sts of row (work 1 Sc together over 2 sts to create 1 dec)
Sc in ea st to last st, 2 Sc in last st of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 22
Work 1 dec over first two sts, Sc in ea st to last st, 2 Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.[…]