Petal Bib by Leigh Radford

Petal Bib

Knitting
April 2006
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
93 yards (85 m)
10" (25.5 cm) x 5.5" (14 cm)
English

Pattern description from One Skein: “Sweeten up baby’s mealtime, at least until the creamed spinach starts to fly, with this pretty petal bib. It’s shaped with short-rows and fastens with an I-cord tie. And most important - it’s machine washable, so cleanup’s a breeze.”

Finished Size: About 10” (25.5 cm) wide and 5.5” (14 cm) long.

Yarn:

  • Sportweight (Fine #2) yarn.
  • Rowan Handknit Cotton (100% cotton; 93 yd 85 m/50 g): #203 fruit salad (pink), #307 Spanish red, and #309 celery.

Needles:

  • Size 6 (4 mm): straight and set of 2 double-pointed (for I-cord).
  • Change needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle.