Sweet Lacy Knitted Baby Bib — Easy DK Yarn Pattern (3.75 mm Needles)

A simple, sweet lacy baby bib worked in DK yarn. This small, breathable bib features a delicate eyelet lace edge and a short strap that fastens with buttons — perfect for everyday use or as a quick handmade gift. The pattern below is straightforward and easy to adjust for length or width.

Materials
DK yarn
3.75 mm needles
2 buttons

Notes
Gauge is not specified; the pattern is small and easily adjusted. Repeat the lace row until the bib measures approximately 8 cm across, or adjust to suit your preferred size. (In the original instructions "yfd" is used to indicate yarn forward.)

Body
Cast on 30 stitches.
Knit 3 rows (garter border).

Next row (lace shaping): knit 3, (yfd knit 2 together) repeat to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Repeat this row until the work measures 8 cm across. Add extra repeats if you need a wider bib.

Knit 3 rows (garter border).

Next row: knit.
Next row (buttonhole shaping): knit 2, yfd knit 2 together, knit to last 4 stitches, yfd knit 2 together, knit 2.
Next row: knit.
Cast off.

Strap
Cast on 4 stitches and knit in garter stitch until strap measures 8 cm (or desired length). Cast off.
Sew strap to one side of the bib and attach buttons to the opposite end so the strap can fasten around the neck.

Finishing
Weave in ends and sew on buttons securely. Lightly block the bib if desired to open the lace pattern. Use gentle wash for care of DK yarn items.