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This is a simple pinafore or apron designed to fit small knit animals or dolls which are approximately 10 inches tall. More specifically, I created it to fit over the dresses on my bunnies. You can find more info about the dresses here . I love the way adding a pinafore can change the look of a dress.

This pinafore involves some simple crochet, both chain stitch and a simple hem embellishment, for which directions are provided. If you cannot do the hem, a simple straight knit hem will work too.

The skirt length can be modified to better fit your softie. The second row of single eyelets can be moved or left out entirely. And though I have not provided any charts, simple colorwork designs can be added in place of the eyelets…or even small pockets!
Many thanks to sheephat for testing this pattern and allowing me to share her photo on the bottom left.

I hope you enjoy this pattern

Pinafore Pattern
By Suzymarie

This pattern is designed to fit my bunnies but can easily be modified in apron length or tie backs to fit any small 10 inch tall softie. It is knit flat from the bottom up.

What you’ll need:

Fingering weight yarn
2.5mm needles (straight or 24” circular)
2.50mm crochet hook
Needle for weaving in loose ends
Scissors

Terms:
yo- yarn over
ssk- slip, slip, knit

(Odd numbered rows are the right side of your work)

CO 72 stitches using a long tail cast on

Rows 1-3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: K3, * yo, ssk, k6; rep from ; ending last repeat with k3

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K1, * k2 tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3; rep from ; ending last repeat with k2

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: K3, * yo, ssk, k6; rep from ; ending last repeat with k3

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: Knit ( Optional: Row 13 could be knit here which places all the eyelets closer to the hem)

Row 12: Purl

Row 13: K7, * yo, ssk, k6; rep from * 7 times, K7 (This is an extra row of eyelets which can be omitted if you wish…just knit the row and continue in pattern)

Rows 14-17: Stockinette Stitch

Row 18: P2tog across row (36 stitches) and turn work

Row 19: Bind off 12 times knitwise, purl 10 stitches, knit to end of row and turn work

Row 20: Bind off 12 times purlwise, purl remaining stitches

Row 21-23: (apron bib) work in stockinette turning work as you finish each row

Row 24: Bind off in purl stitch across work. When there is one stitch remaining on the right needle, remove knitting needle and insert the 2.50mm crochet hook. Chain 10 stitches and attach to outer corner of apron skirt. Continue to chain another 30 stitches to create the apron tie. Secure and cut yarn..See fourth photo on left.

Attach yarn to opposite corner of bib and repeat the same chain 10, attach to apron corner and chain 30. Secure and cut yarn.

The hem can be left straight or embellished with a crochet edging. The crochet hem was done with the right side of the work facing you. Using a a 2.5mm hook and working in the loops of the cast on row follow this pattern: sl st 1, skip 1, 4 sc in next stitch, skip 1 (repeat across to end)

Weave in ends and gently steam press.