Ella Apron Top with Adjustable Knotted Straps
This adorable top is perfect for all seasons – great alone as a halter or layered over jeans with a
peasant top underneath. Made using your favorite worsted weight yarn, with a pretty floral lace
apron for a super feminine look.
Instructions are written for size 18 months with changes for sizes 2, 4, 6 and 8 in parentheses.
Yarn
You may use the worsted weight yarn of your choice. I used Peaches N Crème 100% Cotton
yarn.
Colors Used:
Light Pink – 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) balls
Hot Pink – 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls
Chocolate - 2 (2, 3, 4, 4) balls
Lemon Yellow – 1 (1, 1, 2) balls
Materials
Size G/4.25 crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Gauge
4 rows x 4 sts in single crochet = 1 inch
Finished Ella Apron Top will fit chest measuring 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) inches.
Abbreviations and Stitches Used
RS – Right Side WS – Wrong Side
Ch – Chain Sc – Single Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease Inc – Increase
Yo – Yarn Over Sl St – Slip Stitch
Increase – Work 2 sts in the designated stitch.
Decrease – Pull up a loop in the next 2 sts, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.