Plarn Apron Pattern
I present my plarn apron which was crocheted from recycled plastic bags. Some time ago I had a request for an apron pattern and put it on my to-do list. I add project ideas to my list all the time in an effort to create a comprehensive library of free recycled craft patterns here at My Recycled Bags. So depending on what pattern you may be looking for, here is the link to all my free patterns. If you don’t find a pattern for something you would like to make, let me know and I will try and create a pattern for you.
Just a word a caution about this plarn apron, don’t use it around an open flame or bbq. It is plastic and would be best used to protect your clothing when washing the dog or maybe working around the house. If you’d like to waterproof it, consider fusing plastic bags to the back side as I did with my sit-upon project. Enjoy and happy crafting to all!
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Free Pattern for Recycled Plastic Bag Apron
Materials needed:
One large ball of plastic bags or plarn cut into 1 inch wide strips
Approx. 60-70 bags
Hooks: N (9 mm) size metal hook & J (6 mm) hook for straps
Description: Recycled Plastic Apron
Apron measures 25-1/2 inches wide and 25-1/2 inches long
with 25 inches long top strap and 20 inches long straps on sides
Directions:
Row 1
Ch 19, Hd in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end.
Row 2
Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across.
Row 3 – 21
Ch 2, turn. Work 2 Hdc in first st, then Hdc in ea st down to last st. Work 2 Hdc in last st.
Row 22 – 26
Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across.
Row 27 – 35
Ch 2, turn. Work 2 Hdc in first st and then Hdc in ea st down to last st. Work 2 Hdc in last st.
Row 36 -50
Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across. Continue to work to 25 inches long or desired length for apron.
Edging:
Leaving plarn attached, Sc around entire apron evenly and work 3 Sc in corners.
Top strap:
Using J hook, attach plarn at upper top corner with a Sc and Sc in next 4 sts.
Next row: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in ea st across. (4 sts counting ch 2) Repeat until 24 inches or desired length for top strap. Join with Sc into other top edge by working a Sc in ea of the next 4 sts to match the other side. FO.
Side Ties:
Attach plarn at side at waist. Chain to 22 inches long (or longer if desired) and then Sl St down chain back to apron body. Sl St into body of apron and weave ends under to secure straps. Repeat on other side to match.
If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Plarn – Plastic Bag Yarn
Rnd – Round
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch
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Tags: apron, crochet, free-pattern, plarn
Feb 25, 2010
Amazing! I love all of your kitchen plarn projects.
Feb 27, 2010
Oh Neat! I would have never thought to crochet an apron. I’ll have to save up some bags for this one.
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Mar 08, 2010
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Mar 09, 2010
Very neat – I think I would forget though and accidentally set fire to it! hehe – how long did it take you to make this one?
Mar 09, 2010
Yes, don’t use around an open flame for sure. It’s great to wear when cleaning and washing stuff though. It took a long time as it was such a big project. I can’t tell you the number of hours but it was a lot.
Mar 09, 2010
Very neat idea Cindy! Love it!
Mar 14, 2010
Hi! Nice apron!
I was just wondering: what if you covered the back of the apron with paper and ironed it? It could melt, but only in the part that goes against your body. Maybe you could keep the nice view of the crochet, and have a waterproof surface…
I can’t crochet so I can’t try this out, but perhaps you could try in a tiny surface to see if it works. Just a thought!
Mar 16, 2010
@Lara:
To completely waterproof this apron, I would add fused plastic on the back of the apron as I did in my sit-upon project here. I have tried heat on the back of a crochet piece before and it doesn’t work that well. But by adding flat layers of plastic and fusing it onto the back, you will find better results.
Aug 05, 2013
Hi there,
This is brilliant. I wanted to make one for my daughter who likes to work in her dads workshop. She is 6 years old. How much smaller do you think I should make this to have the right fit for her?
Thanks for posting this wonderful pattern.
Aug 10, 2013
Dimitria – This apron isn’t terribly large so I think you could leave the top part the same but make it shorter. So just do less rows on the main body of the apron. Let me know as you work it if you have questions or if I can help you further. I’d love to see your finished apron.
Jan 18, 2021
I know that this pattern is several years old, but I am just now getting into plarn crochet and thought this apron might be a good base for a garden apron. I like to add two or three pockets to the skirt to carry garden tools, seed packets, etc. in. How would I go about doing this? Just crochet a few rectangles and sew or crochet them into the apron? Has anybody tried this? Thanks!
Jan 18, 2021
@Cecilia – You could add pockets as you mentioned by just crocheting rectangles and then I would just slip stitch them to the apron. I would probably do single crochet stitches for the pockets so the holes are smaller too. Let me know if you have any other questions as I am always here to help.
Jan 18, 2021
Thank you so much for your quick reply! I’m new to the world of plarn!