Baby Chick Apron - Toddler-Sized...

Okay, how cute does my grandson, Gabriel, look wearing my newest design, "Baby Chick Apron" with "feet" pockets?  I wanted to design a cute, quick and easy pattern.  And, this truly fits the bill.

This is the perfect project to complete before Easter for your little one to wear while Easter Egg Hunting - no basket required.  Eggs can easily be collected and stored in the "feet" pockets.

The apron measures 18" long, 14" across at the widest and 9" across at the chest.  I used #4 worsted weight yarn and a 6.0mm hook.  I love using 1 hook size for an entire pattern.

Baby Chick Apron

Baby Chick Apron Pattern - Toddler-Sized!!!

Size:  Toddler; 18" long x 14" wide (lower portion) and 9" wide (upper portion)

Gauge:  6 HDC stitches x 5 rows = 2"

Materials:
--6.0mm hook
--#4 worsted weight yarn in yellow, orange and black
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
SC:  single crochet
HDC:  half double crochet
HDC2tog:  half double crochet 2 stitches together (creates a decrease)
DC:  double crochet
Rep:  repeat
MR:  magic ring
FO:  fasten off

Directions:
(The Apron is worked from the bottom up.)
1.  Ch35.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (34)
2.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 32 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (36)
3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 34 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (38)
4.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 36 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (40)
5-16.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (40)
17.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 36 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (38)
18.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 34 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (36)
19.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 32 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (34)
20.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 30 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (32)
21.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 28 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (30)
22.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 26 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (28)
23.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 24 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (26)
24.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 22 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)
25.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 20 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)
26.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 18 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
27.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 16 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)
28.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 16 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
29.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 18 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)
30.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 20 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)
31-37.  I HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (24)
38.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 20 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (22)
39.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 18 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
40.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 16 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)
41.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 14 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
42.  HDC2tog, 1 HDC in next 12 st, HDC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
43.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
44.  1 SC in each st evenly around the apron, placing 3 SC st in each corner st.  Sl st join to first st, FO and weave ends.

Eyes (make 2):
1.  With black yarn, 8 HDC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Leave a tail for attaching.

I placed my eyes at Rows 37-39, 5 stitches over from each end.


Beak:
1.  With orange yarn, Ch2.  1 HDC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)
2.  2 HDC in stitch.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
3.  2 HDC in first st.  1 HDC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
4.  2 HDC in first st.  1 HDC in next st.  2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
5.  1 SC in each st evenly around.  FO and leave a tail for attaching.

Place below, center of eyes.


Hair:
1.  I used the tapestry needle and yellow yarn.  I weaved yarn in center top stitch and tied in double knot.  Repeat a second time in the same st.
2.  I then repeated #1 in the stitch to the left of the center stitch and to the right of the center stitch.
3.  Use tapestry needle to fray yarn.

Pockets (make 2):
1.  With orange yarn, Ch5.  HDC in 2nd ch rom hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (4)
2.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 2 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (6)
3.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 4 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (8)
4.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 6 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)
5-6.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)
7.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 8 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
8.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 10 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
9-10.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
11.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in the next 12 st and 2 HDC in the last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
12-14.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
15.  1 DC in each of the first 4 st.  Sl st in each of the next 2 st.  1 DC in each of the next 4 st.  Sl st in each of the next 2 st.  1 DC in each of the last 4 st.  FO.  Leave a long tail for attaching.  (16)

Repeat for 2nd pocket.  Attach to Apron.  (See my pics to help with placement)

Neck Strap:

Note:  your child may not require 40 rows for the neck strap.  You may only need 30 Rows.  My grandson has a 20" head circumference; so you may want or need to adjust the number of rows for a smaller head.

1.  Leave a beginning tail for attaching.  Ch3.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and next ch.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
2-40.  HDC across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 40, FO and leave a tail for attaching.  (2)

Attach each end of the strap to each end of the top of the apron.  Weave ends.  (See my pics)


Waist Straps:
1.  Join orange yarn at Row 26 with a Ch1.  HDC in same st.  1 HDC in end stitch of Row 25.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
2-50.  HDC across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 50, FO and weave ends.  (2)

Repeat on opposite side.

Happy Crocheting... 

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