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The crochet wattle stitch is a variation on the shell stitch. But in this technique, the shell is created by working 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc all into the same stitch, and each shell is crocheted into the ch-1 spaces in the row below. The result? A gorgeous, textured pattern you can easily turn into a baby bib. Consider it the perfect project for first-time wattlers.
Wattle Stitch Baby Bib
Level: Easy
What You Need
Abbreviations
Instructions
Foundation Chain
![wattle stitch foundation chain](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084458/wattle-stitch-foundation-chain.jpg)
Chain a multiple of 3 with MC. We chained 30, but you can adjust to change the size of your bib.
Row 1
![wattle stitch row 1](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084544/wattle-stitch-row-1.jpg)
Working in the third chain from the hook: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc (all in the same stitch).
*Skip two. Work 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc (all in the same stitch).
Repeat from * across row.
End with 1 sc in final stitch. You should have a total of 9 “shells.”
Rows 2-18
![wattle stitch crochet](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084630/wattle-stitch-crochet.jpg)
Ch 1 to turn. In the row below, you should see a dc, ch-1 space and then an sc. Work all of the following into the ch-1 space: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc.
Work 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc (all in the same stitch) into each ch-1 space across the row. End with 1 sc in the final stitch of the row.
![wattle stitch swatch](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084716/wattle-stitch-swatch.jpg)
Turn and repeat. After row 18, bind off.
Add a Border
![crocheting pink border to wattle stitch swatch](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084847/crocheting-pink-border-to-wattle-stitch-swatch.jpg)
Join CC in the top right corner. Ch 1 and sc in each st across. When you get to the end, ch 5. This will be the first double treble crochet and will help you turn the corner.
![double treble crochet border](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084945/double-treble-crochet-border.jpg)
Work 19 more double treble crochet stitches evenly across this side of the crochet baby bib.
Good to Know: A double treble is worked the same as a treble, except that you begin with 3 yarn overs at the beginning for a slightly taller stitch.
![crocheting wattle stitch bib border](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06085040/crocheting-wattle-stitch-bib-border.jpg)
To turn the corner, single crochet evenly into the body of the final double treble crochet. Continue single crochet across the entire side.
![crochet bib border](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06085118/crochet-bib-border.jpg)
When you get to the end of that side, chain 5. Again, this will help you turn the corner and will count as your first double treble stitch.
![crochet bib border](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06085200/crochet-bib-border2.jpg)
Working evenly across the row:
![crocheting bib top](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06085332/crocheting-bib-top.jpg)
Add a second row to this top row. Ch 5 to turn (counts as first dtr). Working evenly across the row:
Pro Tip: Notice you’re always working a stitch into the same stitch from the row below (double crochet into double crochet, for example).
Bind off and weave in the ends.
Add the Ties
![crochet bib ties](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06085510/crochet-bib-ties.jpg)
Ch 30, leaving a long tail at the start of the chain.
Sc in each stitch across.
Finish off, leaving a long tail at the end of the chain.
Repeat to make a second tie.
Attach the tie to the crochet baby bib by knotting the two long tails together at the corner around the double treble crochet stitch.
![wattle stitch baby bib](https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/craft/content/uploads/2017/09/06084416/wattle-stitch-baby-bib.jpg)
Weave in the ends, knot the ties together and you’re done!
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