What you'll need
| One size only: | approximately 9" x 13" laid flat-- to fit head circumferences up to about 17.5" |
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Diamond Cantata - 2580
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1 |
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Nova Amazon DK - 817
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Product Description
All budding little geniuses should grow up being familiar with this deliciously geeky variation of the classic rock-paper-scissors hand game. Even if your little one prefers to chew plastic letters instead of contemplating algebraic topology, this game will definitely come in handy as a decision-making tool when Junior starts begging for another cookie. And the bib itself will satisfy your inner clean freak. It’s reversible, so you can flip it for the next feeding if the first side gets messy. It’s double-thick, so it’s extra-absorbent. And it fits on over baby’s head, so it’s hard for wee ones to take off by themselves!
SKILLS REQUIRED
knitting, purling
chart reading
working in the round with DPNs (two circulars or the magic loop technique are also good alternatives)
double knitting know-how, including picking up stitches along edges (explained in pattern)
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock Baby Bib by Kathleen Sperling
What is Being Made
This is a reversible baby bib featuring the playful rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock hand game theme. The bib is designed as a practical feeding accessory that fits over a baby's head and is difficult for infants to remove independently. The reversible construction allows caregivers to flip the bib to a clean side during multiple feedings, making it both functional and fun with its geeky game-themed design.
Design Features and Functionality
The bib incorporates double-thick construction for enhanced absorbency, making it suitable for messy feeding situations. Its one-size-fits-all design accommodates head circumferences up to approximately 17.5 inches, providing a comfortable fit for growing babies. The reversible nature of the garment extends its usability and reduces laundry frequency, appealing to parents who appreciate practical, efficient baby gear.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Working in the round: The pattern utilizes circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs) for seamless construction. The magic loop technique is offered as an alternative method for knitters who prefer this approach.
- Double knitting: This advanced technique creates the reversible, double-thick fabric that gives the bib its durability and absorbency.
- Chart reading: The pattern includes charted instructions, requiring knitters to follow visual stitch maps for accurate pattern placement.
Stitches and Stitch Work
The pattern requires fundamental knitting skills including knitting and purling stitches as the foundation. The double knitting technique combines these basic stitches in a specialized method that produces two layers of fabric simultaneously, creating the reversible effect while maintaining structural integrity.
Materials Required
Knitters will need yarn appropriate for baby wear and circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs) suitable for working in the round. The pattern accommodates various needle options including two circular needles or the magic loop technique, allowing flexibility based on individual knitter preference and available tools.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, reflecting the requirement for double knitting knowledge and chart reading ability. While the basic stitches involved are fundamental, the combination of techniques and working in the round with charted patterns makes this project suitable for knitters with some experience beyond absolute beginner level.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kathleen Sperling |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | - stitch holders: 2 - spare length of yarn about 8” long - optional: safety pin |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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