All-American Apron

MATERIALS:

• Cotton-Ease: Turquoise, 2 balls (A)
• Cotton-Ease: Cherry, 1 ball (B)
• Cotton-Ease: Almond, 1 ball (C)
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm)           
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

SIZE: One Size
About 22 x 15 in. (56 x 38 cm)

GAUGE: 14 sts + 10 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in hdc. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:
Beginning ch does not count as an hdc throughout the pattern.

APRON
Beg at lower edge of Apron, with A, ch 52.
Row 1: Work 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across to last ch, 2 hdc in last ch - 52 hdc at the end of this row.
Beg ch does not count as a st.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st - 54 hdc at the end of this row.
Rows 3-13: Rep Row 2 - 76 hdc at the end of Row 13.
Note: Piece should measure about 22 in. (56 cm) across at Row 13.
Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 15 in. (38 cm) from beg.
Do not fasten off, but continue to Edging below.
Edging: Work sc evenly spaced around entire outside edge, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

POCKET
With B, ch 51.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 49 hdc at the end of this row. Beg ch does not count as a st.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 7 1/2 in. (19 cm) from beg. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Ties:
Join A with sl st at one top corner of Apron.
Ch for about 28 in. (71 cm) or desired length.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Join with sl st to top corner of Apron. Fasten off.
Make a second tie on opposite top corner of Apron.
With C, sew Pocket to Apron with large straight sts. With C, embroider 2 straight sts to make 'V's on Pocket and Apron as desired.
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS:
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)