# Crochet Elf Apron Free Pattern
Okay, this might be my favorite of the whole bunch — turn your little one into Santa’s cutest helper with this crochet elf apron! The red and green combo, the little black belt with its buckle, and those handy pockets (perfect for sneaking cookie samples) make it an absolute winner for Christmas baking day.
Like its apron siblings, it’s worked from the bottom up in simple single crochet with easy shaping decreases. The pockets and buckle are the cutest little add-ons, and you could honestly steal them for the other apron designs too. Let’s make an elf!
What You’ll Need
- Bernat Super Value yarn in Lush Green, Berry Red, and Black (one skein of each), plus a bit of Gray for the buckle
- Size H crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- 2 black buttons (optional)
Finished size:
- Approximately 17 inches wide and 17 inches tall (not including the neck strap) — made to fit children, but easy to enlarge
The Pattern
Apron Body
With red:
Chain 61, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn.
Rows 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Add in green yarn and fasten off red yarn.
Rows 4-28: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Row 29: SC decrease, SC in next 56, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 30: SC decrease, SC in next 54, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 31: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (56 SC)
Row 32: SC decrease, SC in next 52, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 33: SC decrease, SC in next 50, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 34: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (52 SC)
Row 35: SC decrease, SC in next 48, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 36: SC decrease, SC in next 46, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 37: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (48 SC)
Row 38: SC decrease, SC in next 44, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 39: SC decrease, SC in next 42, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 40: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (44 SC)
Row 41: SC decrease, SC in next 40, SC decrease over last two, chain 1, turn.
Row 42: SC decrease, SC in next 38, SC decrease over last two, fasten off and weave in ends.
Waist Tie
With black yarn:
Row 43: Chain 50, then attach to the top edge of the apron and SC along 40 stitches, chain 51, turn.
Rows 44-45: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (140 SC)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Apron Top
Count 57 stitches in from the apron tie; in the next stitch join green yarn and chain 1.
Row 46: SC along 26 stitches (leave remaining stitches unworked), chain 1, turn.
Rows 47-60: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Fasten off green yarn and join in red for the last 3 rows.
Rows 61-63: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Neck Strap
With red yarn, chain 51, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain. (50 SC)
Rows 2-3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn. (50 SC)
Fasten off and use the loose ends to stitch the strap ends to the top edges of the apron. (Tip: if you make your starting chain fairly tight, it will naturally curve!)
Belt Buckle
With gray yarn:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 4 SC, SC + chain 2 + SC in next (this makes a corner), 4 SC, SC + chain 2 + SC, 4 SC, SC + chain 2 + SC, 4 SC, SC + chain 2 + SC, join — don’t pull tight, so it leaves an opening.
Sew the buckle onto the middle strap.
Pockets (make 2)
With red yarn:
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn. (10 SC)
Rows 2-9: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Fasten off leaving a long tail, and sew 3 sides of the pocket onto the bottom of the apron — leave the top open!
Sophie’s Tips
- I made this to fit children, but it’s easy to make taller (add rows) or wider (add chains to the starting chain) for older elves.
- The pocket pattern is a great little bonus — feel free to add pockets to any of the other aprons in the series!
- Keep the tension even through all that single crochet and your edges will stay beautifully straight.
Happy holiday baking, little elf — Santa’s workshop has nothing on your kitchen!
