Knitted Basket Weave Neck Bib

The knitted basket weave neck bib is the perfect accessory for any stylish and practical individual. This unique piece combines the warmth and comfort of a scarf with the functionality of a bib, making it a must-have for those chilly winter days. The intricate basket weave pattern adds a touch of elegance to the overall design, making it a versatile accessory that can be worn with any outfit. The soft, high-quality yarn used to create this bib ensures that it is not only stylish but also incredibly comfortable to wear. The neck bib is designed to sit comfortably around the neck, providing warmth and protection from the cold without being too bulky or restrictive.

MATERIALS:

• Approximately 1.5 ounces of worsted weight cotton yarn, like Sugar ‘n Cream
• Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 16 inch circular needle
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

Approximately 4 stitches = 1 inch

SIZE:

Approximately 8 inches wide by 8.5 inches long.

NOTES:

Read instructions through before beginning bib.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 64 stitches with a stretchy cast on. Join in the round,being careful not to twist.

Rounds 1-8: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around. (64 sts)

Round 9: K1, P1, 25 times (50 sts). (Okay maybe this is a little obsessive, but I like the starting tail to be at center back.) Bind off 28 sts, be sure to keep your bind off loose. (36 sts remaining)

The remainder of bib is worked back and forth in rows.

Row 1: *K4, P4. Repeat from * across. End with K4. If you are as obsessive as I am: On first row only: knit to last stitch, slip that stitch as if to purl to the right needle. Pick up both loops of the first bound off stitch with left hand needle, slip the slipped st back on the left needle and knit it and the picked up loops together. If not as obsessive: just knit that last st and get on with row 2. (36 sts)

Row 2: *P4, K4. Repeat from * across. End with P4. (36 sts)

Row 3: *K4, P4. Repeat from * across. End with K4. (36 sts)

Row 4: *P4, K4. Repeat from * across. End with P4. (36 sts)

Row 5: *P4, K4. Repeat from * across. End with P4. (36 sts)

Row 6: *K4, P4. Repeat from * across. End with K4. (36 sts)

Row 7: *P4, K4. Repeat from * across. End with P4. (36 sts)

Row 8: *K4, P4. Repeat from * across. End with K4. (36 sts)

Repeat rows 1-8 three times.

Repeat rows 1-4 once.

Next 6 rows: K across.

Bind off. Weave in the ends.