Crochet Granny Square Apron Pattern
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Looking to add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen? Look no further than this free granny square apron crochet pattern!
With its playful design and colorful squares, this apron is sure to bring a smile to your face as you whip up your favorite recipes.
So why settle for a plain old apron when you can create your own one-of-a-kind piece with this fun and easy crochet pattern for beginners?
Grab your hook and some yarn, and let’s get started on this granny square apron adventure!
What are Granny Squares?
Granny squares are a popular crochet motif that are typically square-shaped and made up of several smaller squares or rounds.
They are typically worked in the round, using basic crochet stitches such as chain stitches, single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, and treble crochet stitches.
The name “granny square” comes from the fact that these motifs were often used by grandmothers to make blankets or afghans.
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Granny Square Projects
Granny squares are versatile and can be made in a variety of colors and patterns, and can be used to make anything from blankets and pillows to clothing and accessories.
Granny squares can be made in a variety of sizes, from small squares that measure just a few inches across, to larger squares that measure several inches or more.
They can also be made using a variety of yarns, from thin, delicate yarns to thick, chunky yarns.
One of the great things about granny squares is that they can be joined together to create larger projects.
For example, several squares can be stitched together to make a blanket or afghan, or they can be used to create a colorful border or edging for a plain garment or accessory.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to using granny squares in your crochet projects. You can play with different colors, sizes, and patterns to create unique and personalized items.
Best Yarn for Granny Squares
When it comes to choosing a yarn for your granny squares, there are a few things to consider.
- Weight: Granny squares can be made using any weight of yarn, but it’s important to choose a weight that works well with the size of your hook and the size of the squares you want to make. For most projects, you’ll probably want to use a medium worsted weight yarn.
- Fiber Content: Choose a fiber content that suits your project and your personal preference. Wool, cotton, acrylic, and blends of these fibers are all great options for crocheting granny squares. Personally, my favorite fiber to work with is acrylic.
- Color: Granny squares are known for their colorful and playful designs. Choose a yarn that comes in a wide variety of colors to make your squares pop.
Ultimately, the best yarn for your granny square project will depend on your personal preferences, the specific project you are working on, and the recommendations of the pattern designer.
Project Materials
- H/5 mm crochet hook
- Medium worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver in the colors White, Petal Pink, Minty, & Lemon.
- Yarn needle
- Blocking boards
- Blocking pins
- Spray bottle for blocking
- Locking stitch markers
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. Basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes. Simple shaping and finishing.
Finished Size
18.5 inches wide & 14 inches long (this does not include the apron ties).
Crochet Gauge
Gauge is not important for this pattern. Use the same yarn and hook for the granny squares and the back of the apron.
Abbreviations
US Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- ch-sp = chain space
- sl st = slip stitch
- sk = skip
- rs = right side
- ws = wrong side
- rnd = round
- rnd(s) = rounds
Crochet Techniques & Stitches
Slip Knot
- Form a new loop with the yarn by wrapping it around two fingers. Leave a long tail.
- Insert your hook through the loop and pull the yarn through.
- Tighten the loop of the slip knot.
Magic Ring
A magic ring, also known as a magic loop or magic circle, is a technique used to start crocheting in the round without leaving a hole in the center.
If you would like to learn how to make a magic ring, check out my magic ring tutorial.
Chain (ch)
- Start by making a slip knot on your crochet hook.
- Hold the hook in your right hand (or left hand, if you’re left-handed) and the yarn in your left hand. With the hook, catch the yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook. This creates one chain stitch.
- Continue making chain stitches by repeating step 2.
Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Insert hook into next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull through the stitch and through the loop on your hook.
Double Crochet (dc)
- Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Single Crochet (sc)
- Insert hook in next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over and pull through both loops.
Important Notes
- The pattern is broken into three sections: how to crochet a granny square, apron pattern, and assembly.
- You will need a total of 12 granny squares.
- You can crochet your Granny Squares following my color sequence, choose your own colors, or crochet them in solid colors.
- The back of the apron is crocheted separately from the granny squares.
- If you don’t know how to crochet a granny square, you can watch my video tutorial.
Granny Square Color Sequence
Make 2 granny squares in each color sequence:
Rnds 1-2: Yellow
Rnds 3-4: Blue
Rnd 5: Pink
Rnd 6: White
Rnds 1-2: Yellow
Rnds 3-4: Pink
Rnd 5: Blue
Rnd 6: White
Rnds 1-2: Blue
Rnds 3-4: Yellow
Rnd 5: Pink
Rnd 6: White
Rnds 1-2: Blue
Rnds 3-4: Pink
Rnd 5: Yellow
Rnd 6: White
Rnds 1-2: Pink
Rnds 3-4: Yellow
Rnd 5: Blue
Rnd 6: White
Rnds 1-2: Pink
Rnds 3-4: Blue
Rnd 5: Yellow
Rnd 6: White
1. How to Crochet a Granny Square
You can begin your granny square with a chain OR a magic ring.
Round 1
Step 1: Make a magic ring OR, chain 4 and join the last chain to the first chain with a slip stitch, forming a ring. Chain 3.
Step 2: Add a stitch marker to the last ch made. This ch-3 counts as your first double crochet.
Step 3: Work 2 more dc into the center of the ring. This is your 1st dc cluster.
Step 4: Ch 2
Step 5: Work 3 dc into the center of the ring. This is your 2nd dc cluster.
Note: I used yellow stitch markers to mark the ch-2 spaces for round 1.
Step 6: Ch 2
Step 7: Work 3 dc into the center of the ring. This is your 3rd dc cluster.
Step 8: Ch 2
Step 9: Work 3 dc into the center of the ring. This is your 4th dc cluster.
Step 10: Ch 2
Step 11: If you started with a magic ring, gently pull on the yarn tail to close the circle.
Step 12: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
You have completed round 1. You should now have a small square with four clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
Round 2
Step 1: Ch 3 and add a stitch marker to the last ch made. This ch-3 counts as your first dc.
Step 2: Work 2 more dc in the last ch-sp from the previous round (see arrow).
Note: I used blue stitch markers to mark the ch-2 spaces for round 2.
Step 3: *Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) repeat from * 2 times
Step 4: Ch 2 and work 3 dc in the last ch-sp
Step 5: Ch 2
Step 6: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3
You have completed round 2. You should now have a square with eight clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
Round 3
- Ch 3 and work 2 more dc in the last ch-sp from the previous rnd
- *Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc, ch 2 and in next ch-sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) repeat from * 2 times
- Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and in last ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3
You have completed round 3. You should now have a square with twelve clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
Round 4
- Ch 3 and work 2 more dc in the last ch-sp from the previous rnd
- * Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc, ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc, ch 2 and in next ch-sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) repeat from * 2 times
- Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and in last ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3
You have completed round 4. You should now have a square with sixteen clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
Round 5
- Ch 3 and work 2 more dc in the last ch-sp from the previous rnd
- * (Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc) 3 times, ch 2 and in next ch-sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) repeat from * 2 times
- * Ch 2 and in next ch sp work 3 dc, repeat from * 2 times
- Ch 2 and in last ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3
You have completed round 5. You should now have a square with twenty clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
Round 6
- Ch 3 and work 2 more dc in the last ch-sp from the previous rnd
- * (Ch 2 and in next ch-sp work 3 dc) 4 times, ch 2 and in next ch-sp work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), repeat from * 2 times
- * Ch 2 and in next ch sp work 3 dc, repeat from * 3 times
- Ch 2 and in last ch-sp work 3 dc
- Ch 2 and join with a sl st to the top of the beginning chain-3
You have completed round 6. You should now have a square with twenty-four clusters of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain-2 spaces.
How to Block Granny Squares
I highly recommend you block your granny squares. Blocking is the process of introducing moisture to your crochet item to allow you to shape it. When it dries, it will hold its shape.
To block your granny squares, you’ll need blocking boards, blocking pins and a spray bottle.
Step 1: Spray your granny squares with water on both sides.
Step 2: Pin your granny squares to the blocking boards using the blocking pins. Make sure the edges of your granny squares are straight.
All of your granny squares should be blocked to the same size squares.
Step 3: Allow your granny squares to fully dry before removing them from the blocking boards.
How to Join Granny Squares
Arrange your granny squares in 3 rows and 4 columns. The apron is going to be wider than it is long.
Make sure you have all of the RIGHT sides (rs) facing up.
If you followed my color sequences, make sure you don’t have two of the same color patterns arranged too closely together.
Using a yarn needle and the same color yarn you used for round 6 of your granny squares, sew the granny squares together using the whip stitch method.
I started by sewing the columns first, and then I went back and sewed the rows.
Step 1: Bring your yarn needle up through both loops on one granny square.
Be sure to start in the first dc in the corner for that side (each corner has two groups of 3 dc and each group belongs to the side that it’s closest to).
Step 2: Bring your yarn needle down through the top of both loops of the stitch on the other square.
Make sure you are working in the same stitch for both of the squares that you are sewing together.
Step 3. Gently tug on the yarn to tighten it as you go. Use a piece of yarn that is double the length of the section you are sewing together.
Step 4. Repeat steps 1 & 2, working back & forth, for the remainder of that section.
2. Apron Pattern
You now need to crochet the back of the apron. This is the piece that will tie around your waist.
I chose to use yellow because I like the summery look that it gives the apron.
Top Section
Row 1: Ch 202, dc in 3rd ch from the hook, dc in each rem ch, turn (200 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st, fasten off (200 stitches)
Body of the Apron
Row 3: Sk 60 sts, attach yarn, dc in 80 sts, turn (80 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in each st, turn (80 stitches)
Rows 5- 39: repeat row 4
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
It’s not as important to block the apron as it is to block your granny squares but if you choose to do so, now is the time!
3. Assembly
With the right side (rs) of the granny square section facing you, lay it on top of the apron.
Using locking stitch markers, secure the two pieces together along the sides and bottom.
Join your yarn to the front left side of the apron and single crochet the sides and bottom together until you get to the front right side.
Continue to single crochet along the top of the granny square piece only. Do NOT sew the top of the two pieces together.
Finish each side by sewing the tops of the two sides to the ties.
To create two pockets, sew the two pieces together down the middle of the apron. This will form two large pockets.
You are done! I really hope you enjoyed this pattern! Remember, sharing is caring so spread the love and share this pattern on Pinterest, with your crochet friends and in your Facebook groups!
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