Pattern: Teddy for Tots Bib (fundraiser)

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This bib works up fairly quickly, for a double knitting project. It’s reversible, so you can flip it for the next feeding if the first side gets food on it. It’s double-thick, so it’s extra-absorbent. It fits on over baby’s head, so it’s hard for wee ones to take it off themselves. And of course, it’s very cute.

Best of all, all profits from sales of this pattern are donated to the Hospital for Sick Children (aka “Sick Kids”) in Toronto, Canada, which is one of the world’s leading pediatric health care institutions. It has helped children all over the world with its groundbreaking research and care. My family in particular has benefitted from this marvellous hospital numerous times, and I’m delighted to be able to give back to this worthy cause. Thank you so much for your support!

Sizing

• About 8” x 13” laid flat

Materials needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight, approximately 68 yards of each colour - model used Bernat "Handicrafter Cotton", 100% cotton, 80yds/50g, colours 00001 White and 13742 Hot Blue
• Needles: 
  • 4.5mm needles
  • 4mm DPNs
• 2 stitch holders
• Spare length of yarn about 8” long
• Stitch marker or whatever else you like to use to mark the beginning of rounds
• Tapestry needle for grafting
• (optional) Safety pin

Gauge

• 31 sts (15.5 per side) and 22.5 rows to 4” in double knitting stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles

Exact gauge is not necessary since bibs don’t require precise fitting; however, if your gauge is a bit off, it’s better to knit larger than smaller, in order to ensure that the opening for the head isn’t too snug.