Ross Patriotic Apron Crochet Pattern

Introducing the Ross Patriotic Apron, a beautifully crafted crochet piece that exudes charm and patriotism. This unique apron features a stunning design inspired by the American flag, with red and white stripes and a field of blue adorned with white stars. The intricate crochet work adds a touch of elegance to this patriotic accessory, making it a must-have for any proud American. Made with high-quality yarn and expert craftsmanship, this apron is not only stylish but also durable and practical. Whether you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen or hosting a backyard cookout, the Ross Patriotic Apron will help you show off your American pride in style.

Skill Level

Easy

Required Supplies

• RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each of 385 Royal A, 316 Soft White B, and 319 Cherry Red C
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5.5mm [US I-9] and 3.75mm [US F-5] (for stars only)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

This apron features cleverly styled stars and stripes in “proud to be an American” colors of red, white and blue. It’s great for wearing at every patriotic holiday gathering!

Gauge/Tension

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10 cm); 86 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double crochet (dc) using larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Dimensions

The apron measures about 29” (73.5 cm) long, not including top ties, and is designed to fit most adults.

Special Stitch

sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Special Technique

Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• The apron is made in eight sections: Skirt, top of skirt, waist tie, bib, two bib borders with ties, skirt border, and apron border.
• The skirt is worked from side to side, back and forth in rows. The top of the skirt is shaped by working stitches across one side edge of the skirt piece.
• The waist tie and bib are worked in rows above the top of the skirt. Borders are worked along both sides of the bib and top ties at the same time as the bib borders.
• A border is worked around the remaining sides of the skirt, then a border is worked all the way around the outer edges of the entire apron.
• The heart pocket and stars are worked separately and sewn to the apron.
• To change color, work the last stitch of the old color to the last yarn over. Yarn over with the new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete the stitch. Proceed with the new color. Do not fasten off the old color until instructed. Carry the color not in use carefully up the side of the piece until next needed.

Apron Instructions

Skirt

With larger hook and C, ch 45.

Row 1 (right side)

Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count as first dc) and in each remaining ch across, turn—43 dc.

Row 2

Ch 1 (counts as first slip st), skip first dc, *dc in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * across working last slip st in top of beginning ch; change to B in last slip st, turn—22 slip sts and 21 dc.

Row 3

With B, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), skip first slip st, dc in each remaining st across working last dc in beginning ch-1, turn—43 dc.

Row 4

With B, repeat Row 2; change to C in last st.

Row 5

With C, repeat Row 3.

Row 6

With C, repeat Row 2; change to B in last st.

Rows 7–50

Repeat Rows 3–6 eleven more times. Do not turn at the end of the last row.

Fasten off B. Do not fasten off C.

Top of Skirt

Row 1

With C, working alongside edge of skirt, sc in the end of each row across, turn—50 sc.

Row 2

Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—40 sc.

Row 3

Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * across, turn—30 sc.

Row 4

Ch 1, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 18 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times, turn—24 sc.

Fasten off C.

Waist Tie

Row 1 (right side)

With larger hook and A, ch 80, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across; with right side facing, sc in each of the 24 sts of the last row of the top of the skirt, ch 80, turn.

Row 2

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 78 ch, sc in each remaining ch across, turn—182 sc.

Row 3

Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Fasten off A.

Bib

With right side facing and larger hook, join B with slip st in 80th st of waist tie.

Row 1 (right side)

Ch 3, dc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts, turn; leave remaining sts unworked—25 dc.

Row 2

Ch 1 (counts as first slip st), skip first dc, *dc in next st, slip st in next st; repeat from * across working last slip st in top of beginning ch; change to C in last slip st, turn—13 slip sts and 12 dc.

Row 3

With C, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), skip first slip st, dc in each remaining st across working last dc in beginning ch-1, turn—43 dc.

Row 4

With C, repeat Row 2; change to B in last st.

Row 5

With B, repeat Row 3.

Row 6

With B, repeat Row 2; change to C in last st.

Rows 7–10

Repeat Rows 3–6; change to A at the end of Row 10.

Fasten off B and C.

Row 11

With A, ch 1, sc in each st across working last sc in beginning ch-1, turn.

Rows 12–19

Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 20

Ch 1, [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in next 13 sts, [sc2tog] 3 times—19 sc. Fasten off A.

Bib Border and Top Tie on First Side

Row 1 (right side)

With the right side of the bib facing and larger hook, join A with sc in edge of Row 1 of the bib to work in ends of rows along one side edge of the bib, work 23 more sc evenly spaced alongside edge, ch 61, turn—24 sc and 61 ch.

Row 2

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch and sc across, turn—84 sc.

Row 3

Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Fasten off A. Sew lower edge of this section to top edge of waist tie.

Bib Border and Top Tie on Second Side

Row 1 (right side)

With larger hook and A, ch 60; with the right side of the bib facing, work sc in edge of last row of bib to work in ends of rows along remaining side edge of bib, work 23 more sc evenly spaced alongside edge, turn—24 sc and 60 ch.

Row 2

Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch across—84 sc.

Row 3

Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Fasten off A. Sew lower edge of this section to top edge of waist tie.

Skirt Border

Row 1 (right side)

With the right side facing and larger hook, join A with sc in edge of skirt just below the waist tie to work alongside the edge of the skirt, sc evenly spaced down around skirt to just below the waist tie on the other side, working 3 sc in each lower corner, turn.

Row 2

Ch 2, hdc in each st to center sc of first 3-sc corner, 3 dc in center sc, 3 dc in each st to center sc of next 3-sc corner, 3 dc in center sc, hdc in each remaining sc to waist, turn.

Row 3

Ch 1, sc in each st of Row 2.

Fasten off A. Sew edges of the border to the lower edge of the waist tie.

Apron Border

Round 1 (right side)

With the right side facing and larger hook, join B with slip st in lower edge of waist tie near last row of skirt border, ch 2, hdc in each st of the last row of skirt border; slip st evenly around edges of the end of waist tie; hdc evenly up the side of bib to the first top tie; slip st evenly around edges of the top tie; hdc evenly across the top of bib; slip st evenly around edges of the other top tie; hdc evenly down the side of bib; slip st around edges of the other end of waist tie; join with slip st in first hdc.

Row 2

*Sc in next st, 3 hdc in next st; repeat from * around skirt border to waist tie.

Fasten off B.

Heart Pocket

With larger hook and A, ch 2.

Round 1 (right side)

Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral)—6 sc. Place marker in the last stitch made, to indicate the end of the round. Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2

Work 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3

[Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—18 sc.

Round 4

[Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—24 sc.

Round 5

[Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 6 times—30 sc.

Round 6

Work 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, slip st in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts—44 sts.

Round 7

Sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next st, skip next st, slip st in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, slip st in next st.

Fasten off.

Stars (Make 4)

With smaller hook and B, ch 2.

Round 1

Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook; do not join, work in continuous rounds (spiral). Place marker in the last stitch made, to indicate end of round. Move marker up as each round is completed.

Round 2

Work 2 sc in each st around—10 sc.

Round 3

*Slip st in next st, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch (point made), skip next st; repeat from * 4 more times; join with slip st in first slip st—5 points.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing

Sew one star to the front of heart pocket.

Sew three remaining stars evenly spaced across the top A-colored section of the bib. Using photograph as a guide, sew the heart pocket to the skirt of the apron. Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

• A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc;
• ch = chain;
• dc = double crochet;
• hdc = half double crochet;
• sc = single crochet;
• st(s) = stitch(es);
• [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified;
• * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.