Steel Crochet Hook N0. 6
3/4 yard of yellow satin ribbon 1/4 inch wide
1-inch squares of yellow, blue and pink satin
Starting at lower edge, make a chain to measure 9 inches. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across until row measures 8 inches. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn. Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 8- 1/4 inches.
To Shape Neck: With a pin, mark center of row. 1st row: SC in each sc accross to within 1-1/2 inches from pin marker. Ch 1 turn. 2nd row: Dec 1 sc---to dec 1 sc, work off 2 sc as 1 sc--sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1 turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece measures 1-1/4 inches from first row of neck shaping. Work without decreasing for 1-1/2 inches. Break off. Attach thread 1-1/2 inches beyond pin marker on last row before neck shaping and work other side ot correspond.
EDGING....1st rnd: Sc closely around all outer edges. 2nd rnd: Sc in nect sc, *ch 3, sc in last sc made (picot), skip 1 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Break off.
Press through a damp cloth. Fold shoulder edges in to measure 1 inch and tack. Cut ribbon in half and sew in place at center of shoulders. If desired, cut 3 small hearts of satin and applique on bib, using buttonhole stitch.
