Farm Chicken Apron Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Child (3–6 Years)
Color A: Sunshine Yellow – 220 yds
Color B: Brown – 40 yds
Color C: Tan – 40 yds
Color D: Light Gray – 40 yds
Color E: Dark Gray – 40 yds
Color F: Black – 30 yds
Color G: Red – small amount
Color H: Gold – small amount
5.0 mm (H) Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
st = stitch
FO = fasten off
The apron consists of:
Finished by sewing one chicken onto each square.
Magic Ring.
Ch 3.
Work:
3 dc
ch 2
Repeat 4 times.
Join.
Into every corner:
3 dc
ch 2
3 dc
On each side:
3 dc
Join.
Continue as a classic granny square.
Corners:
3 dc
ch 2
3 dc
Each side receives one additional granny cluster.
Stop when square measures approximately
5 × 5 inches (13 × 13 cm).
FO.
Using desired body color.
Round 1
Magic Ring.
6 sc.
Round 2
2 sc in each stitch.
(12)
Round 3
sc, inc
Repeat around.
(18)
Round 4
2 sc, inc
Repeat.
(24)
Round 5
Work even.
The body should resemble a slightly rounded oval.
FO.
Join yarn at the back.
Ch 5.
Sl st into next stitch.
Repeat 3 times.
FO.
Join yarn near top.
Work:
5 hdc.
Turn.
Decrease at both ends.
Repeat one more row.
FO.
Magic Ring.
6 sc.
Round 2
Increase to 12 stitches.
Sew to neck.
Using Red.
Join on head.
Work:
(sc, ch 3, sl st)
Repeat 3 times.
FO.
Using Gold.
Ch 3.
Sl st back into first chain.
Sew beneath comb.
Arrange the squares:
Brown | Tan | Gray
Gray | Black | Brown
Join using slip stitch or whip stitch.
Join yellow yarn.
Work one row of sc across top edge.
Work 5 additional rows of hdc.
At each side:
Ch 80.
Turn.
Sc in every chain.
Attach securely.
Round 1
sc around entire apron.
Round 2
Scallops:
Skip 1 stitch.
5 dc in next stitch.
Skip 1 stitch.
sl st.
Repeat around.
Sew one chicken appliqué to the center of each square.
Weave in all ends.
Lightly steam block.
