Cotton Apron for Children
A Crochet Pattern by Clare Blowers www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClareBlowersCrochet A hardwearing cotton apron for busy toddlers, with a choice of apple or cherry motif. UK Crochet Terminology.
Tension / Gauge:
Size and tension of finished item will vary with different yarns. 18 stitches and 20 rows measures 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches, using dc and a 4mm hook. Measurements: Age Across Chest Length 2-4 7 %" 19" 4-6 8%" 25"
Stitch Key:
Ch = chain Dc=doublecrochet Htr = half treble Tr = treble crochet sl st =slip stitch Instructions for smaller size are given first with the larger size in brackets.
You will need:
4mm hook 2.5mm hook
For the Cherries Apron:
150g (200g) Cotton Double Knitting yarn in Red (e.g. Patons 100% Cotton DK in Red). 100g Cotton Double Knitting yarn in Cream Small amount of green yarn for the cherry stalks.
For the Apple Apron:
150g (200g) Cotton Double Knitting yarn in Green (e.g. Patons 100% Cotton DK in Apple). 100g Cotton Double Knitting yarn in Cream Small amount of brown yarn.
Yarn Alternatives:
Budget: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton Mid Range: King Cole Cottonsoft DK, Yeoman Soft Cotton DK, Rico Design Creative Cotton DK, King Cole Giza Cotton DK, Sirdar Cotton DK Luxury: Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK, Rowan Summerlite DK
Instructions:
With 4mm hook, Ch33 (37). R1. Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, Ch1, turn. (32, 38 dc). R2. Dc in each st across, ch1, turn. R3-46.Asrow2. Size 2-4 only: At end of row 46, ch 13, turn.
Size 4-6 only:
R47-56. As row 2. At end of row 56, ch 17, turn. All Sizes: Row 47 (57). Dc into 2nd ch from hook, and in each of the chains. Work 1dc in each dc then ch 13 (15), turn. R48 (58). Dc into 2nd ch from hook and in each of the chs. Work 1dc in each dc across, turn. (56, 66 dcs) R49 (59). Ch1, Dc in each st across, turn. (56, 66 dcs). Size 2-4 only: R50-100. As row 49. Size 4-6 only: R60-120. As row 59. All sizes:
Apron Edging
Ch1, htr in each st across. Turn work 90 degrees and work 1dc in the end of each row and in every st around the entire edge of the apron. Join to ch1 st. Fasten off.
With Cream yarn and 4mm hook, Ch33 (36). R1. 1dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. Ch1, turn. (32 dc). R2. 1dc in each st across, ch1, turn. (32dc). R3-20. As row 2. Size 4-6 only: R21-22. As row 2.
All Sizes:
Pocket Edging
Join main yarn. Ch1, turn. 1dc in each st across and all the way around the edge of the pocket. Join. Fasten off. Pin pocket to apron and sew in place using main yarn and sewing through the edging stitches.
Neck Strap
R1. With cream yarn and 2.5mm hook, join to one corner of top of apron. Work 1dc in same st and 1dc in each of the next 4 sts. Ch1, turn. (5dc.) R2. 1dc in each st across, ch1, turn. (5dc). R3-65. As row 2. You may want to add or remove rows depending on the size of child. Fasten off and sew to opposite corner of apron.
Size 4-6 Only:
R66-68. As row 2. Waist Ties. R1. Join cream yarn to one edge of apron. 1dc in same st, work 4 more dc along edge of work. Ch1, turn. R2. 1dc in each st across, ch1, turn. (5dc). R3-70.Asrow2.
Size 4-6 only:
R71-75. As row 2. Fasten off. Motifs
Cherries
Make 2. With 2.5mm hook and red yarn, ch4. Join to make a loop. R1. Ch1, work 8dc into loop. Do not join. R2. Work 2dc into each st around. Do not join. (16dc). R3. \*Work 2dc into next st, 1dc into next st\*. Repeat this sequence around. (24dc). Work 1sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Cherry Leaves
Make 2. With green yarn and 2.5mm hook, ch8. R1. 1dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1dc in each of the next 5 chs. 3dc into last ch. Working along opposite side of chain, work 1dc into each of the next 6 chs. Do not join. R2. Ch1, \*1dc in next dc, htr into next dc, 1tr into each of the next 3 sts, 1htr into next dc, 1dc into next dc, 1dc in next dc.\* Repeat from \* to \*. SI st in next st.
Cherry Stalks
With green yarn and 2.5mm hook, join to one cherry. Ch26. Join to 2nd cherry with sl st. Work 1sl st in each ch of stalk. Fasten off. Sew to pocket. Sew leaves to motif, and sew cherries to the pocket. Fasten off, sew in ends.
Apple
With 2.5mm hook and cream yarn, ch4. Join to make a loop. R1. Ch1, work 8dc into loop. Do not join. R2. Work 2dc into each st around. Do not join. (16dc). R3. \*Work 2dc into next st, 1dc into next st\*. Repeat this sequence around. (24dc). Work 1sl st in next st. R4. 1dc in each st around. (24dc) R5. As row 3. (36dc). R6. As row 4. (36dc). R7. As row 3. (54dc). R8. With red yarn, 1dc in each st around, join with sl st.
Apple Stalk
Join Brown yarn, ch6, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch. Join. Fasten off.
Apple Leaf
With green yarn and 2.5mm hook, ch8. R1. 1dc in 2nd ch from hook. 1dc in each of the next 5 chs. 3dc into last ch. Working along opposite side of chain, work 1dc into each of the next 6 chs. Do not join. R2. Ch1, \*1dc in next dc, htr into next dc, 1tr into each of the next 3 sts, 1htr into next dc, 1dc into next dc, 1dc in next dc.\* Repeat from \* to \*. SI st in next st. Sew to apple.
Apple Pips
Sew two small dashes with brown yarn. Sew apple motif to pocket. Fasten off, sew in ends.
Thank you
Thank you for choosing this crochet pattern. Get 10% off your next purchase in my etsy store with the codeTHANKYOU. You are welcome to use this pattern to make items for charity but please do not make items to sell. Copyright ClareBlowers.
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