Elephant Pacifier Bib © 2005


By Jocelyn Sass

Materials: Red Heart Classic worsted weight, 1-1/2 oz. #261 Maize, 1/2 oz. #412 Silver;
small amount of #312 Black;
G hook (4mm); 5/8" Velcro Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners, 1 set;
pacifier or toy; sewing and tapestry needles; matching sewing thread

Body of Bib

Row 1: With Maize, ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (34).
Rows 2-34: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (34).

Divide for Neck
First Side
Row 35: Sc in first 12 sc, leaving rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. (12).
Row 36: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Row 37: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 38 & 39: Repeat Rows 36 & 37. (10).
Rows 40-45: Repeat Row 37. (10).
Fasten off.

Second Side
Row 35: Skip 10 sts from Row 34, join Maize with a sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, ch 1, turn. (12).
Row 36: Sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Row 37: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 38 & 39: Repeat Row 36 & 37. (10).
Rows 40-45: Repeat Row 37. Do not fasten off.

Rnd 46: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of bib, working 3 sc in corners. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Ties
Join Maize at top neck edge; ch 60. Fasten off. Repeat for other top neck edge. Tie ends of ch into a knot.

Head and Trunk
Row 1: With Silver, ch 9; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (8).
Rows 2 & 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (10, 12).
Rows 4-8: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (12).
Rows 9-11: Dec over first 2 sts, sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc,
ch 1, turn. (10, 8, 6).
Rows 12-16: Repeat Row 4. (6).
Row 17: Repeat Row 9. (4).
Rows 18 & 19: Repeat Row 4. (4).
Row 20: (Dec over next 2 sc) twice. (2).
Rows 21-23: Repeat Row 4. (2).
Row 24: Dec over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (1).
Rows 25-30: Sc in sc, ch 1, turn. (1).
Rnd 31: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of Head and Trunk, making 3 sc in lower point of trunk; join to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving length for sewing. Sew head only to front of bib, placing top of head at neck edge, and leaving trunk free.

Eyes
With Black and Satin Stitch, embroider eyes over Rows 4 & 5.

Ears (Make 2)
Row 1: With Silver, ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (5).
Rows 2 & 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (7, 9).
Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (10).
Row 5: Sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 6 & 7: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 8 & 9: Dec over first 2 sts, sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc,
ch 1, turn. (9, 7).
At end of first ear, ch 1, turn; at end of second ear, do not turn.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of Ear; join to first sc. Fasten off.
Sew Row 1 of ears to sides of head, with ''point'' of ear at top.

Finishing
Sew Velcro on wrong sides of trunk, placing one side of Velcro on Row 30, and one side of Velcro on Row 24. Slip pacifer or toy through trunk, fold up and fasten.

Elephant Pacifier Bib© is copyrighted 2005 by Creatively Sassy

Wendy said...

The bib is so creative! I love your designs.

2:46 AM

jocelyn said...

Thanks, Wendy, for your kind words about my designs! I really appreciate them.

10:52 PM

Anonymous said...

that is so precious what a great idea!

7:43 PM

Alicia said...

This is the cutest thing ever!

7:40 PM

Kim Guzman said...

OMG! That is adorable! I think I will have to make one for my little guy since he is always losing that darned pacifier! What a wonderful idea!

5:20 PM

Lisa said...

I just finished the bib for my new grandson, it is so cute! Thanks for such a creative and easy design.

8:55 PM

jocelyn said...

I am so glad, Lisa, that you were able to enjoy making it for your grandson! Thanks to everyone for your nice comments about the bib!

6:38 AM

Jenny said...

That is too damn cute! Let''s see more of what you''ve made!

2:45 PM

yvette said...

just loved your pattern!!! made one for my best friends baby and is all she talks about...
thanks for sharing and coming up will such original ideas!

9:17 AM

Becki & Mike's Blogg Spot said...

This is the cutest thing I have seen. Made one for a cousin and now am being asked for more for her friends lol. Great job.

3:12 PM

Anonymous said...

Very cute! Are there any restrictions on using the pattern? Could I sell the bib I create with your pattern?

7:46 PM

jocelyn said...

Thank you so much for asking permission. I really appreciate it. This is what is written on my information sheet that is included with all my orders sold:

If you wish, you have my permission to sell
YOUR COMPLETED CROCHET PROJECT
When you have finished crocheting it.
I would appreciate it, though, if you would include:
Designed by Jocelyn Sass
www.cutecrochet.com
on the selling tag.

Thanks, again, for asking!

5:52 AM

Marcia said...

Many thanks,Jocelyn. When I have completed the bib (It may be awhile.), I''ll place the product on my site with credit given to you as requested (both within the product description page and tagged on the product itself). I''m bookmarking your site;so, I can come back often. :) Would you mind if I posted your link at a knit-crochet forum?

10:48 AM

Connie said...

This is absolutely wonderful. I wish I had a bib like this when I was raising my babies. It will make a great shower gift also. Thanks for sharing

2:47 PM

jocelyn said...

Thank you so much Marcia and Connie. I hope you enjoy making the Bib!

4:18 PM

Margarida said...

Olá
Amai os teus trabalhos.
Não entendo nda do que escreves mas entendo muito do que vi. Adorei Parabéns
bjs da guida

12:53 PM

jocelyn said...

Obrigado, Margarida! Aprecio suas palavras bondosas.
Jocelyn

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