Knitted Party Apron

The knitted party apron is a delightful addition to any kitchen collection! Not only does it add a charming touch to your attire while cooking or hosting gatherings, but it also provides a practical solution to keeping your clothes clean. The intricate knit design gives it a cozy and inviting feel, making you look stylish while whipping up your favorite dishes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying some baking time, the knitted party apron is sure to make you feel both fashionable and functional in the heart of your home.

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: 38 inches

MATERIALS

• [MC] Fantasy Naturale by Plymouth Yarn [100% Cotton Mercerized; 140 yd per 100g skein];
• color: 9703 Hot Pink/Orange; 5 skeins
• [CC] Mustachio by Friends, Inc [100% Acrylic; 175 yd per 100g skein];color: Hot Pink; 1 skein
• 24 inch US #8/5.00 mm circular needle
• 1 set US #8/5.00mm straight needles (optional if you prefer to work the straps on straight needles)
• 1 cable needle (optional)
• 1 stitch holder
• 1 button, 1 inch diameter

GAUGE

18 sts/25 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch wth MC

STITCH PATTERNS

Slip stitch diamond

(Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary):

Row 1: * C2R, k12 *, C2R.

Row 2 and alt rows: P.

Row 3: K1, *C2L, k10, C2R. *, k1.

Row 5: *K2, C2L, k8, C2R *, k2.

Cont in this way working 2 sts less between crossed sts until the lines cross each other as first row.

Special Abbreviations:

• C2R: Knit the second st on the left needle, passing in front of the first st, k the first st and let both slip off left needle.
• C2L: With the right needle behind the first st k the second through the front strand, k the first st in the usual way, let both sts slip off the left needle.
• For an easier - but not as fast - way, a cable needle can be used.
• C2R: Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, k next st from left-hand needle, then k st from cable needle.
• C2L: Slip next st onto cable needle and hold at front of work, k next st from left-hand needle, then k st from cable needle.

DIRECTIONS

Skirt

With CC and circular needles, CO 138 sts.

Beg with a K row, work even in St st for 9 rows.

Change to MC work in seed st for 12 rows, dec 1 st at each end of every third row. (130 sts).

Work in Sl St Diamond patt for 14 rows working first and last 8 sts of every row in seed st.

Cont working in patt st for 85 rows, dec 1 st on inside of border at each end of every 6th row, maintaining seed st border as est. (102 sts).

Work even in seed st for 12 rows.

Cont in seed st, BO 21 sts at beg of next 2 rows. (60 sts).

Bib

Beg with a Row 1, work 41 rows even in patt st, working first and last 8 sts of every row in seed st.

Neck Ties

Note: neck ties are worked in Seed St.

Work 8 sts, place these sts on holder, BO 44 sts, work 8 sts.

Right Neck Tie

Work even in on these 8 sts until neck tie measures 8.5 inches.

Buttonhole:

Next row: Work 5 sts, CO 2 sts, work 3 sts.

Next row: Work 3 sts, 2 yo, work 3 sts.

Work even for 2 more rows. BO.

Left Neck Tie

With RS facing, place holder sts on working needle and join yarn.

Work even in seed st on these 8 sts until tie measures 9.5 inches.

Waist Ties

Pick up 9 sts on skirt edge to correspond with schematic placement.

Work even in seed st until waist tie measures 26 inches (or desired length).

BO.

Rep for other side.

FINISHING

Sew on button to correspond with buttonhole. Weave in ends.