# Kids Crochet Christmas Apron Free Crochet Pattern
Friends, meet the apron that started it all for me this season — a sweet little gingerbread apron for the tiniest bakers in your life! With its smiling face and colorful buttons, this kids crochet Christmas apron is pure holiday joy. Your little one will feel like the star of the kitchen the second they tie it on.
It’s worked from the bottom up using just single crochet and chain stitches, so it’s a lovely, relaxing make. And if you’re gifting it, just picture that little face lighting up on Christmas morning. I can’t handle the cuteness!
What You’ll Need
- Bernat Super Value yarn in Topaz brown and White (one skein of each)
- Size H crochet hook
- Two small black buttons for the eyes, two small pink buttons for the cheeks, two larger (1 inch) red buttons and one green button for the tummy (or crochet these pieces if you prefer)
- Small strand of black yarn
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 17 inches wide and 17 inches tall (not including the neck strap) — sized for children
The Pattern
Apron Body
With white:
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 brown yarn and fasten off white 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 white 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 brown yarn and chain 1.
Row 46: SC along 26 stitches (leave remaining stitches unworked), chain 1, turn.
Rows 47-63: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Neck Strap
With white 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!)
Gingerbread Face
Stitch the buttons onto the lower part of the apron for the tummy, and the face buttons onto the upper part. Then stitch on a smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn — and you’ve got the happiest little gingerbread baker ever!
Rather crochet the buttons than use real ones? Easy:
Bigger circle: magic ring, chain 1, work 10 SC in ring, join to first SC, fasten off and use the long tail to stitch it onto the apron.
Smaller circle: magic ring, chain 1, work 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, fasten off and use the long tail to stitch it onto the apron.
Sophie’s Tips
- Want it for a bigger kid (or a grown-up gingerbread fan)? Just add more chains to your starting chain and more rows to lengthen it — super flexible!
- This is part of a whole little family of apron designs — snowman, Santa, elf — so you could make a matching set for all the grandkids. Just saying.
- For toddlers who put everything in their mouths, crochet the face pieces instead of using buttons. Safer and still adorable!
Have the sweetest holiday baking with your littlest helper!
