Fox Apron

I'm in love with foxes - OR, it could simply just be the yarn colors that I'm fascinated with.  Either way, I know I do a lot of FOX projects, but, I'm okay with that...lol.

My newest FOX project is this super cute, Fox Apron - use in the kitchen, play dress up or wear as a costume.  However or wherever/whenever you choose to wear this, you are sure to look sly and foxy...

If you would like the PDF, Ad-Free version of this pattern, it is listed in my ETSY Shop for $1.99.  Any support is greatly appreciated.  Here is the LINK to my Etsy Shop...

Fox Apron Pattern

Size:  26" long

Gauge:  6 HDC stitches x 5 rows = 2"

Materials:
—6.5mm hook
—3.0mm hook (for inner ear portion)
—(1) skein each of "I Love This Yarn" (Hobby Lobby) in Terra Cotta, Black and White
—tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
SC:  single crochet
SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together
SC3tog:  single crochet 3 stitches together
HDC:  half double crochet
BLO:  back loops only
FLO:  front loops only
Rep:  repeat
Sk:  skip
FO:  fasten off

Directions:
The apron is worked from the top, down.
1.  With Terra Cotta, Ch 26.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across OR 25FHDC.  Ch1 and turn.  (25)
2-4.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (25)
5.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 23 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (27)
6.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 25 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (29)
7.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 27 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (31)
8-12.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (31)
13.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 29 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (33)
14.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 31 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (35)
15.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 33 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (37)
16.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 35 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (39)
17.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 37 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (41)
18.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 39 st, 2 HDC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (43)
19.   2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 41 st, 2 HDC in last st.  FO and weave ends.  (45)
20.  Join White yarn and Ch1.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
21-27.  1 HDC in each st across.  At the end of Row 27, FO White yarn and weave ends.  Join black yarn.  (45)
28.  With Black yarn, 1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
29-34.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 34, FO Black yarn and weave ends.  Join Terra Cotta yarn.  (45)
35.  With Terra Cotta yarn, 1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
36-47.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 47, FO Terra Cotta yarn and weave ends.  (45)

— SPECIAL NOTE:  if you want your apron to be longer than 26”, then continue with additional rows using the Terra Cotta yarn — before moving on with Row 48...

48.  Work this Row in BLO.  With Black yarn and BLO, 1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
49-62.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 62, FO and weave ends.  (45)

63.  With Terra Cotta yarn, go back and join in the FLO only of Row 48.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (45)
64.  *1 SC in the first st, Sk next st, 5 HDC in the next st, Sk next st.* Rep from * to * across.  Ch1 and turn.
65-70.  Rep #64 across.  At the end of Row 70, FO and weave ends.

Top Border and Neck Strap:

1.  Join Terra Cotta in the first st of Row 1 with a sl st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and into the next 9 st.  Sl st into the next 5 st.  HDC in each of the last 10 st.  Ch1 and turn.  (20 HDC and 5 sl st)
2-3.  Rep #1.
Neck Strap:
4.   HDC in the first 3 st.  Ch1 and turn.
5-35.  Rep #4.  At the end of Row 34, FO and leave a tail to attach to opposite side to make your neck strap.  Prior to joining, make sure the number of rows is enough to comfortably fit around your neck.

 

 

Eyes (make 2):

1.  With Black yarn, 6 HDC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Leave tail for attaching.  (6)

Nose:
1.  With Black yarn, 6 HDC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (6)
2.  2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next st.  Rep across.  Sl st join to first st.  FO and leave a tail for attaching.  (9)

Outer Ears (make 2):
1.  With Terra Cotta, Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
2.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
3.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
4.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
5.  SC3tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)
6.  1 SC.  FO and weave ends.  (1)
7.  Join black yarn in any stitch with sl st and ch1.  SC around ear.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Leave a tail for attaching.

Inner Ear (make 2):
1.  With White yarn and 3.0mm hook, Ch4.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
2.  SC across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
3.  SC3tog.  FO and leave tail to attach to Outer Ear.  (1)

 

Waist Straps (make one on each side):
1.  Join Black yarn at the end of Row 28 with a sl st and Ch1.  HDC in same st.  HDC in the next 6 end stitches.
2-35.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  At the end of Row 35, FO and weave ends. 

Repeat on opposite side.  For the straps, make sure the straps are long enough to secure into a bow around the waist.  You may need to add or reduce the number of rows you need.

Assembly:
1.  Attach Inner Ear to Outer Ear's center.  Then attach each ear to the front of the neck straps on each side.
2.  Attach nose in the center at Rows 18-20.
3.  Attach eyes at Rows 14-15 (see my pics for help with placement).
Hope ya'll will enjoy this Fox Apron as much as I enjoyed designing it!!!

Happy Crocheting...

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