Cherry & Pink Avocado Stripe Crochet Bib Free Pattern

Introduction

This cherry-and-pink striped bib is a sweet, beginner-friendly project that looks far more complicated than it is. It's made for anyone who wants a soft, plush baby gift that works up in an evening or two, and it's gentle enough for a toddler's sensitive skin thanks to the chenille yarn. The alternating cherry red and pink stripes give it a cheerful, Parisian-chic feel, while the little pink avocado-pit appliqué adds a playful touch. Worked flat in half double crochet through the back loop only, the fabric comes out thick, squishy, and wonderfully textured, with a simple tie closure at the top corners.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Chenille plush yarn, super bulky (weight 6), 100% polyester, 100 g / 60 yd per skein.
  • Color A (Cherry Red): approx. 80 yd (about 1.5 skeins)
  • Color B (Pink): approx. 40 yd (about 1 skein)
• Hook: 6.5 mm (US K-10.5)
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing the appliqué, scissors, stitch marker (optional), measuring tape.
• Finished size: Width 8 inches (20 cm), height 10 inches (25 cm) excluding ties. Ties: 8 inches (20 cm) each.

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• inc — increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch.
• MR — magic ring: an adjustable loop used to begin working in the round.
• BLO — back loop only: work into the loop of the stitch farthest from you.
• st(s) — stitch(es).

Gauge

8 hdc x 6 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in back-loop-only hdc. To check, crochet a small swatch in BLO hdc and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if you have too many or too few stitches.

Tips Before You Start

• Chenille yarn can shed and is hard to unravel, so count your stitches every row and keep your tension relaxed.
• Always work the first hdc of each row into the same stitch as the turning chain unless told otherwise, so your edges stay straight.
• Change colors on the last yarn-over of the final stitch of a row for a clean stripe edge.
• Keep your turning chains loose; tight chains make the side edges pull in.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bib Body (Color A)

Row 1: With Color A, ch 17. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (16 sts).

Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc in back loop only of each st across (16 sts).

Rows 3-4: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 5-6: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 7-8: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 9-10: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 11-12: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 13-14: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 15-16: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color B.

Rows 17-18: repeat Row 2 (16 sts).

Change to Color A.

Rows 19-20: repeat Row 2 (16 sts). Do not fasten off.

Edging (Color A)

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the entire bib, working 3 sc in each corner, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Ties (make 2, Color A)

Tie 1: Join yarn at one top corner of the bib. Ch 30, sl st in each ch across, join with sl st to the same corner. Fasten off.

Tie 2: Repeat on the other top corner. Fasten off.

Pit Appliqué (Color B)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Assembly and Finishing

Using the long tail and a tapestry needle, sew the pit appliqué to the center front of the bib with small, even stitches, catching only the surface of the bib so the stitches don't show through. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, threading each tail through a few stitches before trimming. Block lightly by misting with water and patting flat, or steam gently from a distance to relax the chenille without crushing it; let dry completely before use.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the pink for sage green to make the pit read more like a true avocado, or use a contrasting color for the edging to frame the stripes.
• Add a second small appliqué (a leaf shape) beside the pit for extra charm.
• For a larger toddler bib, add 4 more rows in the stripe sequence and lengthen each tie to 40 chains.