Oct 11 2007
Knitting for Baby: New Territory
I don’t have too many babies in my life, so the need for a baby knit rarely arises. I have seen many sweet patterns - booties, sweaters, baby pants - but when I saw the Mason-Dixon Knitting Baby Bib o’ Love, I knew that would be a knit to make. It’s the simplest of shapes and patterns, it can be customized with embellishments and fun yarns, and it is garter stitch. Easy, sweet, and a perfect gift.
…and now that I am confident enough in my knitting to actually give it away to people (it took me awhile), I thought this would be a really cute pattern for my co-worker’s baby-to-be. We are having her baby shower at work today, and I finished this right in time.
Baby Bib o’ Love
Pattern: Mason Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Cascade Luna (cotton)
Needles: Size US8
She chose not to know the sex of the baby before birth, so I just took a chance with some greens and blues. I used this same yarn for the scarf I made for my International Scarf pal last spring. It is a great cotton that I bought in NYC at Purl Soho.
I actually chose a different button that the one pictured here. I didn’t get the chance to sew it on until this morning (cutting it close!) I went with a wooden button like the ones used on my Sesame Cardigan.
I hope my co-worker likes this one!
…now I get to work on some socks…
Awww, that’s so cute!
I love making bibs for the new babies in my life - they are such a quick, cute and practical project. I especially love this pattern and the Petal Bib from One Skein.
That is a really darling little bib! It will definitely get a lot of use.
As the lucky recipient of the beautiful bib, I can say it is very cute indeed! Baby and I will treasure it for years to come. Thank you so very much, Lolly!
What’s not to love? It’s so sweet! Glad your coworker liked it!
As bibs go, that has to be one of the funnest I have seen! It took me a while to get comfortable enough with my knitting to give it away too. Sock on!
Very cute. I think bibs might be one of the few baby knits where color doesn’t much matter. Who cares what color it is, as long as it keeps them relatively mess free?
too cute! Perfect gift!
I think that is definitely a unisex palate of colors. Very very cute
Baby knitting is so fun quick!
Excellent! It looks beautiful.
She can’t help but love it. It’s adorable!
And speaking of socks, I’m two down and working on my third pair for Socktoberfest! Thanks for the WIP finishing motivation!!
Lovely. A very sweet gift.
Very cute bib. Maybe I’ve been reading too much Hello Yarn and Brooklyn Tweed, but I’ve been really into garter stitch lately!
I love this little bib pattern. When I made some for a little boy I found some buttons that look like baseballs and basket balls. Oh so cute…..
How could she NOT love something soooo adorable! Isn’t making baby stuff great? Instant (almost) gratification.
Very cute! A great gift!
As a mom I totally approve this gift. It’s cute, and useful (unlike booties, which so rarely stay on a babe’s foot). And the colours are great — most parents will gladly put blue on a girl, but not many are too jazzed about pink on a boy.
I love the baby bib and the colors are gorgeous. Having three children of my own, I would have love, loved to have gotten this as a gift and you are such a gifted knitter, writer, photographer…..
As elegant as can be–for a very lucky baby and mom! Nice work, Lauren!!
So cute, Lolly! I love the stripes!
Oh, it’s so cute! I love the stripes, and I think those blues and greens make for a perfect unisex bib!
So cute! I love the blues too and it will go just as well with a little pink tee and blue jeans as with a little blue or green tee and blue jeans.
I love the colours you chose. Very cute.
very cute - love the sea themed colors!
SO cute — and, best of all, it can be thrown in the washer. I have recently learned that this is very important where babies are concerned.
A bib–what an original gift!! Looks lovely.
Love the baby gift, and I know what you mean about trying to feel brave enough and good enough about your knitting to start giving it away as gifts. I felt really nervous, and kinda silly, the first few times, but I”m getting to be more confident that people will really appreciate the knitting gifts.
The colors are great–regardless of sex. And let me just say, because it’s been awhile since I’ve commented here (I’m often reading but rarely commenting!), I love your blog’s (re?)design! It’s fantastic and clean and a pleasure to visit. Thanks for sharing your efforts with your readers–even those who lurk!
That is a sweet bib and gift! I think it will be very appreciated!
Baby knits are always great. I love the colors you used too, even if it is a girl it will suit perfectly. The Mason Dixon book has a lot of fab ideas in it. I love all your new photos too, they look very professional.
What a cute little bib!! And you are such a fabulous knitter, I can’t believe you were hesitant to give it away. Silly girl. And I love the new design, it looks great!
I am sure she will absolutely love it! It’s adorable!
The colors on this bib are beautiful (as is the photography). I’m working on a Bib O’ Love as well, but, along the lines of your mittens, I’ve suffered a minor setback. My ever so curious beagle/heeler/sharpei mutt managed to gnaw through one full stitch, so I’m considering attaching a funky button or embroidering a star or something to salvage it!