Crochet Gingerbread Man Apron Pattern
Welcome to the delightful world of crochet with this adorable Crochet Gingerbread Man Apron Pattern! This fun and festive design not only adds a creative touch to your kitchen but also makes for a wonderful gift during the holiday season. The apron features cute gingerbread man panels, making it a perfect seasonal accessory for kids and adults alike. Let’s dive into the materials and instructions so you can get started!
About the Design
This apron showcases a playful gingerbread man design, making it an enjoyable project for crocheters of various skill levels. The main components include the gingerbread man panels that form the front, complemented with a sturdy apron base and ties. When finished, the apron serves as both a practical item and a delightful decoration.
Materials
To complete this project, you’ll need the following materials:
Yarn
- RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each
- 1308 Tan A
- 1321 Chocolate B
- 1101 Eggshell C
- 1704 Bubblegum D
Crochet Hook
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]
Notions
- Yarn needle
Crochet Abbreviations
Before we jump into the instructions, here are some important abbreviations used in this pattern:
- sc2tog = [Draw up a loop in next st] 2 times, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
- shell = 5 dc in indicated st.
GINGERBREAD MAN PANEL CONSTRUCTION
Legs
Row 1:
Ch 4, turn; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 2 chs; working across body, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, slip st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, (ch 3, slip st) in last st; ch 4, turn; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 2 chs, slip st in top of ch-3 in last st on body; do not turn – 17 sts.
Edging (Gingerbread Man)
Round 1
Working around the entire outer edge of the Gingerbread Man, loosely slip st in each st, row end, and ch – 62 sts.
Fasten off.
Round 2
With Right Side facing, working in back loop only of slip st of edging, join B with sc in center st at top of head, 2 sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st on Head, ch 1, 3 sc in center st at end of Arm, ch 1, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts along side of Body, ch 3, (3 sc, ch 1, 3 sc) in center st at end of Leg, ch 1, dc in next 2 sts on Leg, skip next 3 sts, 3 tr in center between Legs, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts on second Leg, ch 1, (3 sc, ch 1, 3 sc) in center st at end of second Leg, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts along side of Body, ch 1, 3 sc in center st at end of second Arm, ch 1, 3 dc in next st on Head, ch 3, skip next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st); join with slip st in beginning sc; do not turn – 42 sts, 6 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps.
Round 3
Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, slip st in next st, ch 1 skip next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts, skip next st, sc in next 7 sts, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts, skip next st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 sts, skip next st, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, slip st in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next st, sc in next st; join with slip st in beginning sc – 50 sts, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 corner ch-2 sps.
Fasten off.
Round 4
With Right Side facing, join C with slip st in center st at top, ch 2, (counts as hdc), hdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next 5 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, slip st in next slip st, sc in next ch-1 sp, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, skip next st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 13 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next st, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, slip st in next slip st, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 5 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-2 sp, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2 – 60 sts, 4 corner ch-1 sps.
Fasten off.
APRON
Gingerbread Man Panels (Make 3)
Head
With A, ch 3, join with slip st to form ring.
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 3, (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning-ch; do not turn – 12 dc.
Neck
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st; do not turn – 5 sc.
Arms
Row 1: Ch 4, turn; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs; with Wrong Side facing, slip st in next 5 sts (across neck), ch 4, turn; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs; do not turn – 10 sc, 5 slip st.
Body
Row 1: With Right Side facing, working into sts from Row 1 Neck and over slip sts from Row 1 Arms, sc in next 5 sts; turn – 5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st; turn – 7 sc.
Rows 3 – 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across; do not turn.
Panel Assembly
Using yarn needle and C, whipstitch panels together into a 1 x 3 strip working through back loops only on Round 3 of Borders.
Apron Bottom
All Sizes
Row 1: With Right Side facing, join C with sc in ch-1 sp at bottom right corner, [sc in next 15 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, dc in center of joining, sc in next ch-1 sp] twice, sc in next 15 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp; turn – 53 sts.
Apron Front
All Sizes
Row 1: With Right Side facing, join C with sc in ch-1 sp at bottom right corner, [sc in next 11 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, dc in center of joining, sc in next ch-1 sp] twice, sc in next 11 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp; turn – 41 sts.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog; turn – 37 sc.
All Sizes
Rows 7-28: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 29 – 33: Repeat Row 2 – 21 (27) sc.
Fasten off.
Edging (Apron)
Round 1
With Right Side facing, join B with sc in first st of last row on Front, 2 sc in same st, sc in next 19 (25) sts, 3 sc in last st; pivot to work in row ends along first long side, sc in each row end to Gingerbread Man Panel; sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next 17 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp; sc in each row end of Bottom section to corner; working across last row of Bottom, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 3 sc in last st; pivot to work along second long side, sc in each row end of Bottom to Gingerbread Man Panel; sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 17 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp; sc in each row end along side; join with slip st in beginning sc – 188 (206) sc.
Fasten off.
Round 2
With Right Side facing, join D with slip st in center st of top right corner, sc in next 23 (29) sts, slip st in next st, working around outer edge of apron, *shell in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, ending with slip st in beginning slip st – 82 shells.
Fasten off.
Neck Tie
Row 1: With Right Side facing, join B with slip st in top right corner, ch 76, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end; slip st in same sp as joining – 75 sc.
Fasten off.
Repeat in opposite corner for second tie.
Waist Ties
Repeat as for Neck Ties, beginning by joining at the side approximately 8” (20 cm) down from the top edge.
Repeat on opposite side for the second Waist Tie.
Tie Edging
Join D with slip st in the same st as beginning slip st for the first neck tie, loosely slip st in each st, slip st over end post of last st; working across the opposite side of the tie, slip st in bottom loops of beginning ch, slip st in same st as joining.
Fasten off.
Repeat for remaining waist and neck ties.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
With yarn needle and B, embroider a French knot for each eye and nose on each Gingerbread Man face.
With D, wrap a 6” (15 cm) strand around each Gingerbread Man neck, pull to shape neck and knot tightly; tie in small bow, trim ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crochet hook is used for this pattern?
You will use a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook in size 6mm [US J-10].
Is this project worked in rows or rounds?
The Gingerbread Man panels are constructed in rounds, while the apron itself incorporates rows.
How many panels are required to complete the apron?
You will need to crochet three Gingerbread Man panels for the apron design.
Does this crochet project require assembly?
Yes, panel assembly is required by whipping the panels together to create the full apron.
What yarn is recommended for this pattern?
The pattern suggests using RED HEART® With Love® yarn in the following colors: Tan A, Chocolate B, Eggshell C, and Bubblegum D.
Conclusion
Creating this Crochet Gingerbread Man Apron is a wonderful way to blend craft and holiday spirit. The combination of adorable panels and functional design makes it an enjoyable project to take on. With the precise materials and comprehensive instructions provided, you’ll be well on your way to finishing this charming apron in no time. Happy crocheting!