This baby pinafore and bib set needs to be your next project
Looking for a cute baby knitting pattern? Look no further than this sweet baby set of a pinafore and bib – we've got the full pattern you need to stitch both.
It's such a lovely project for intermediate knitters, who have mastered the basic knitting stitches and would like to create a sweet project for a new arrival in family.
The bib and pinafore are perfectly matching, and decorated with beautiful embroidered flowers. You can leave off the embroidery if you prefer, and of course stitch the pieces in any shade of DK yarn you like.
We've included an embroidery key below, to help you follow the diagrams for each piece. Brush up on your knowledge with our embroidery stitches guide before you start sewing.
And if you're inspired, make sure to check out our other lovely free baby knitting patterns – perfect to welcome a new arrival!
Measurements
Pinafore dress
To fit (0-6 months: 6-12 months: 12-18 months: 18-24 months)
To fit chest: 40 (46:48:51) cm
Actual chest: 44 (50:51:55) cm
Full length: 34 (38.5:46:49) cm
Bib
One size
What you need
Pinafore
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK in shade Stormy Grey (704) x 2 50g balls
Bib
Optional embroidery
Small amounts of green, yellow and pink yarn or embroidery thread.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch using 4mm needles.
Abbreviations
cm centimetre; cont continue; g gram; k knit; p purl; mm millimtre; patt pattern; pm place marker; rem remaining; rep repeat; RS right side; st stitch; st st stocking stitch; tog together; WS wrong side; * repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed; [ ] repeat the instructions within the brackets as many times as directed.
Baby pinafore free knitting pattern
Skirt
Using 4mm needles, cast on 145 (163:169:181) sts.
Moss stitch row (RS): K1, [p1, k1] to end.
This row sets moss stitch, cont in moss stitch until work measures 3cm from cast on edge.
Cont in st st, beginning with a K row, until work measures 16 (18:24:26)cm from cast on edge, ending with a K row.
Next row (WS): P1, [P2tog, P1] to end. 97 (109:113:121) sts.
Change to 3.5mm needles.
Next row (RS): K1, [p1, k1] to end.
Next row (WS): P1, [k1, p1] to end.
These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib until rib measures 4cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape armholes and front bib
Next row (RS): Cast off 5 sts in rib, P1, [K1, P1] 3 times, k24 (30:32:36), [P1, K1] 4 times, cast off 8 sts in rib, pm, cast off 8 sts, pm, cast off 24 (30:32:36) sts in rib, pm, cast off 8 sts, pm, cast off rem 4 sts. 40 (46:48:52) sts.
Front bib
Change to 4mm needles.
Next row (WS): [K1, P1] 4 times, p24 (30:32:36), [P1, K1] 4 times.
Next row (RS): [K1, P1] 4 times, p24 (30:32:36), [P1, K1] 4 times.
These 2 rows set patt for front bib.
Cont in patt until front bib measures 6 (8:9:10)cm, ending with a WS row.
Next row (RS): [K1, P1] to end.
This row sets moss stitch (throughout), cont in moss stitch until front bib measures 9 (11:12:13)cm, ending with a WS row.
Next row: Patt 8, slip last 8 sts onto a holder, cast off 24 (30:32:36)sts, patt 7. 8 sts.
First strap
Cont in moss stitch until strap measures 19 (22:24:25)cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off.
Second strap
With WS facing, slip rem 8 sts back onto left hand needle, cont in moss stitch until strap measures 19 (22:24:25)cm, ending with a WS row.
Cast off.
Making up
Join side seam. Attach cast off edges of straps between markers on back of dress. Weave in ends and block to given measurements.
Optional embroidery
Using diagram for reference, embroidery design to centre of pinafore top.
Baby bib free knitting pattern
Using 4mm needles, cast on 47 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, [P1, K1] to end.
This row sets moss stitch.
Cont in moss stitch until work measures 2cm from cast on edge.
Next row (RS): [K1, P1] 3 times, k35, [p1, k1] 3 times.
Next row (WS): [K1, P1] 3 times, p35, [p1, k1] 3 times.
These 2 rows set st st with moss stitch border.
Cont in patt until work measures 15cm, ending after a WS row.
Next row (RS): K1, [P1, K1] to end.
This row sets moss stitch.
Cont in moss stitch (throughout) until work measures 17cm from cast on edge.
First tie
Next row (RS): Patt 6, slip last 6 sts onto a holder, cast off 35 sts, patt 5. 6 sts.
Cont in moss stitch until tie measures 25cm, fasten off.
Second tie
With RS facing, slip rem 6 sts back into work, cont in moss stitch until tie measures 25cm, fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Optional embroidery
Using diagram for reference, embroidery design to left side of bib.
Happy knitting!
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