Are you ready to add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen? Look no further than this Abundance Apron free crochet pattern! With a simple, yet intricate design, this apron adds a touch of nostalgia to any modern home.
We are certainly in the age of witnessing the resurgence of traditional handicrafts AND the resurgence of “vintage” being trendy! Well, the granny square has certainly made her comeback, making this granny square apron a must-have kitchen accessory. In this crochet pattern + video tutorial I’ll give you all the ins and outs you need to make one for yourself (or someone you love!)
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Welcome to the Abundance Apron crochet pattern by Off the Beaten Hook!
I love cooking for my husband and kiddos. It’s a huge priority of mine to cook healthy, yummy meals for them and teach my kids the importance of nutritious, home-cooked meals, eaten around a table together every day – so many kinds of “abundance” to share during those times! My goal with this pattern was to design an apron that is both functional (machine washable), attractive, and easy to put together. I hope you love it!
I recommend giving this pattern a read-through before you begin so you can visualize the big picture and consider any specific notes for helping you along the way and making this an enjoyable, successful project.
Perfect as a gift, or a symbol of your passion for crochet, this nostalgic Abundance Apron free crochet pattern is made entirely of granny squares and comes together super quick! Experience the joy of creating something adorable and endearing, stitch by stitch.
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This crochet pattern is written in US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.
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Apron Free Crochet Pattern Notes & Tips:
Size & Gauge:
Size:
This pattern is written in one size (modifications for smaller or larger written in pattern):
- The apron (without straps included) measures: 23″ wide x 25″ tall
- Each of the waist straps, as written, measure 20″, making the total wrap 63″
- Each of the neck straps, as written, measure 20″
I am pictured wearing the apron – I’m 5’4″ with a bust of 32″.
Gauge:
4”x4” = 15 stitches x 8.5 rows of dc clusters
It is my belief, with this pattern, that gauge isn’t critical. If you use the recommended yarn weight and hook size, the apron is going to be close enough to the pattern measurements! I do provide it here, but I wouldn’t stress if it doesn’t match perfectly on this one.
Yarn & Stuffing:
Yarn: Take your choice of yarn! Choose colors that bring you joy and fibers that feel good between your fingers. I used 100% cotton yarn because I want this to be a functional apron – and cotton is machine washable! The cotton I used is recommended to lay flat to dry.
Policies & Disclaimers:
This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This pattern or parts of it may not be reproduced, resold, distributed, published, altered, translated, posted or shared without authorization. You can sell your finished items provided that you credit Off the Beaten Hook as the designer using this verbiage, “This pattern was designed by Lindsey Roe and Off the Beaten Hook.” Thank you for your respectfulness!
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What makes this pattern eco -friendly and sustainable?
THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. I also place an emphasis on sourcing yarn from transparent companies that implement environmentally sustainable practices and who put the people, animals and planet first.
THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.
If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I did covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!
Materials you will need:
Let’s take a look at what you’ll need to get started.
YARN:
- Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted
- Yarn Specs:
- 100% Recycled Cotton | 4/Worsted/Medium
- 170 Yards (155 m) | 3.5 oz
- What you’ll need for this project (color and quantity):
- Color A/Steel Blue: 1 ball (you’ll use about 73 yards)
- Color B/Peachy: 1 ball (you’ll use about 92 yards)
- Color C/Sea Green: 1 ball (you’ll use about 151 yards)
- Color D/String: 2 balls (you’ll use about 264 yards)
- Yarn Specs:
OTHER TOOLS & MATERIALS:
Abbreviations used in this apron free crochet pattern:
ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
ws – wrong side
rs – right side
mc – magic circle
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
3-dc cluster – 3 double crochet made in same st
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo for reference
The Abundance Apron Free Crochet Pattern:
FULL GRANNY SQUARE – make 5:
NOTES:
- “st space” refers to the gap/space that is created between 3-dc clusters
- If you want to make the apron larger, make more rows on your granny squares, or less rows if you want your apron to be smaller – just make all squares (including half squares) the same!
Begin by making a magic circle (magic ring) with Color A
Rnd 1 (ws): ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc 2 into mc, ch 2, (3-dc cluster into mc, ch 2) x3, sl st to 1st st, close mc, turn [12] PH 01
Fasten off Color A
Rnd 2 (rs): join Color B in any ch-2 corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (in next corner sp 3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) x3, sl st to 1st st, turn [24] PH 02
Fasten off Color B
Rnd 3 (ws): join Color C in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next st space across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next st space, sl st to 1st st, turn [36] PH 03
Fasten off Color C
Rnd 4 (rs): join Color D in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next 2 st spaces across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next 2 st spaces, sl st to 1st st, turn [48] PH 04
Fasten off Color D
Rnd 5 (ws): join Color A in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next 3 st spaces across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next 3 st spaces, sl st to 1st st, turn [60]
Fasten off Color A
Rnd 6 (rs): join Color b in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next 4 st spaces across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next 4 st spaces, sl st to 1st st, turn [72]
Fasten off Color B
Rnd 7 (ws): join Color C in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next 5 st spaces across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next 5 st spaces, sl st to 1st st, turn [84]
Fasten off Color C
Rnd 8 (rs): join Color D in any corner sp and ch 3, dc 2 into same sp, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into same corner sp, (3-dc cluster in next 6 st spaces across to corner sp, [3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp]) x3, 3-dc cluster in next 6 st spaces, sl st to 1st st, turn [96]
Fasten off and weave in ends
HALF GRANNY SQUARE – make 4:
NOTE: “st space” refers to the gap/space that is created between 3-dc clusters
Begin by making a magic circle (magic ring) with Color A
Rnd 1 (ws): ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + 1 turning ch here and throughout), 3-dc cluster into mc, ch 2, 3-dc cluster into mc, ch 1, dc, close mc, turn [8] PH 01
Fasten off Color A
Rnd 2 (rs): join Color B in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, (3-dc cluster, ch 2, 3-dc cluster) in corner space, 3-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [14] PH 02
Fasten off Color B
Rnd 3 (ws): join Color C in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next st space, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next st space, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [20] PH 03
Fasten off Color C
Rnd 4 (rs): join Color D in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next 2 st spaces, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next 2 st spaces, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [26] PH 04
Fasten off Color D
Rnd 5 (ws): join Color A in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next 3 st spaces, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next 3 st spaces, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [32]
Fasten off Color A
Rnd 6 (rs): join Color B in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next 4 st spaces, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next 4 st spaces, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [38]
Fasten off Color B
Rnd 7 (ws): join Color C in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next 5 st spaces, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next 5 st spaces, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn [44]
Fasten off Color C
Rnd 8 (rs): join Color D in top of first dc and ch 4, 3-dc cluster in first ch-1 sp, 3-dc cluster in next 6 st spaces, (3-dc cluster, ch-2, 3-dc cluster into corner sp), 3-dc cluster in next 6 st spaces, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch [50]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
PREPPING THE SQUARES:
How to make a flat slip stitch (general instructions):
- Slip knot onto your hook
- Insert your hook into the BLO of the 2nd corner chain PH 09 of the right square PH 10
- Making sure your working yarn remains to the back, insert your hook into the BLO of the same st on the left square PH 11
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook (PH 12 yarn over, PH 13 pull through)
- Repeat for the remaining stitches
HOW TO JOIN THE SQUARES:
How to join the squares:
- After you lay out your squares, you will first join them vertically (up) and then horizontally (side to side) DIAGRAM EXAMPLE ABOVE
- Our granny squares have a 2-ch corner. When you’re joining vertically, the first chain you’ll use is the 1st ch you made when making the corner of the square. The 1st ch will be the one directly preceding the first dc st of the side you are joining. You will use the 2nd chain when you come back and make your horizontal joins. Refer to PHOTO 13
- When you are joining horizontally, and arrive at a junction of squares you already joined, you’ll make an additional stitch in the end of the flat slip stitch row where you joined the squares vertically.
- You will use color D to join the squares.
WAIST STRAP:
NOTES:
- The strap is made in one piece – you’ll begin by making a section of chain for the first strap, then join it directly to the bottom row of the upper apron piece, crochet across, then make another section of chain for the opposite strap. You then turn and continue making the remaining rows of the strap
- Use Color D for the waist strap
- Remember if you’ve modified the granny square size to make the apron larger or smaller, the stitch counts below will be different for you
Gather the upper apron piece and be sure it’s right side facing. Begin the strap by chaining 70 (PH 14)
Row 1: join your chain to the upper piece of the apron by making a hdc in the the first stitch along the bottom row, hdc across, chain 71, turn [80 st + 141 chs]*
Row 2: hdc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each st across, ch 1, turn [220]
Row 3: hdc across [220]
Fasten off and weave in end.
JOINING THE UPPER AND LOWER PIECES:
BORDER:
NOTES: You’ll make a border around the entire apron by crocheting 3-dc clusters in each st space/gap all the way around. Because the waist strap is now attached, you’ll do this in two sections: the upper section of the apron and then the lower section.
Slip knot onto your hook and rejoin in the corner gap of the half granny square, just above the waist strap. PH 21 Join with a sl st and chain 1.
Row 1: 3-dc cluster in same gap that you just rejoined in, 3-dc cluster in each gap along the edge of the apron across to the other side – just above the waist strap on the opposite side. PH 22
Fasten off and Weave in.
Slip knot onto your hook and rejoin in the end of the flat slip stitch seam directly under the waist strap PH 23. Join with a sl st and chain 1.
Row 2: dc in same stitch you just rejoined in, 3-dc cluster in each gap along the edge of the apron across to the other side – just below the waist strap on the opposite side. PH 24
NECK STRAPS – make 2:
Begin by chaining 71 with Color D
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each ch thereafter, ch 1, turn [70]
Row 2: hdc across [70] PH 25
Fasten off and snip, leaving a long tail for sewing on.
Sew neck straps to the upper portion of the apron – in the 3-dc clusters at both edges of the full granny square PH 26. Use all 3 stitches of the cluster, lined up with 3 stitches along the edge of the neck straps. PH 27
APRON FREE CROCHET PATTERN VIDEO TUTORIAL:
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