Bib Scarf Knitting Pattern

Bib in Rowan Brushed Fleece

What is Being Made

This is a knitted bib designed as a practical accessory, measuring approximately 35cm wide and 24cm from shoulder to hem. The bib features a structured neckline with a ribbed collar and is constructed using straightforward shaping techniques suitable for intermediate knitters.

Techniques Used

The bib employs several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Ribbed edging: The back and front pieces begin with knit-purl ribbing that establishes the pattern and provides elasticity
• Decreasing: Purl two together (P2tog) decreases are worked symmetrically to shape the front neckline and reduce stitch counts where needed
• Mattress stitch seaming: Shoulder seams are joined using mattress stitch or backstitch for a professional finish
• Circular needle pickup: Stitches are picked up around the neckline using a circular needle to create the ribbed collar band
• In-the-round knitting: The collar is worked in the round using circular needles, allowing for seamless ribbed construction

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on essential stitch techniques:

• Stockinette stitch (st st): The main fabric of the bib body, created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side
• Ribbing (K1, P1): Used for the initial edge treatment on back and front pieces, and for the entire collar band worked in rounds
• Purl two together (P2tog): A left-leaning decrease used to shape the neckline and reduce stitch counts
• Garter stitch edges: Knit stitches are maintained at the side edges (K5 on each end) throughout to create a finished border

Materials and Tools

The bib is knitted using Rowan Brushed Fleece yarn, a 50-gram ball weight available in colors such as Crag 253 (as shown in the photographed version). The project requires 8mm (US 11) needles—specifically one pair of straight needles for the main pieces and one 8mm circular needle no longer than 40cm for the neckband. Additional supplies include stitch markers to denote shoulder placement and a stitch holder to secure stitches during construction.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a tension of 11 stitches and 16 rows to 10cm measured over stockinette stitch using 8mm needles. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the finished measurements of 35cm width and 24cm length from shoulder to hem.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this bib is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable with basic shaping, decreases, and the transition from flat to circular needle knitting for the collar construction.