You’re going to love this Granny Square Sweater crochet pattern.
This sweater granny square pattern has sizes from XS to 5XL.
Choose your 6 favorite colors & make this beautiful granny square crochet project.
Crocheting granny squares are easy for beginners, and assembling this sweater pattern isn’t a lot more difficult than a granny square blanket.
You can choose between the whip stitch or work the join as you go method.
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How to Crochet the Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
The Granny Square Sweater is made up of multiple crocheted granny squares. They are then assembled according to the granny square layout shown in the pattern to create a crochet pullover.
Finally edgings are made around the wrists, lower edge and neck opening.
The stitches used are basic and the granny squares are beginner friendly. Choose if you want to assemble with a join as you go method or other alternatives such as the whip stitches or flat slip stitch join.
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Crochet Granny Square Sweater Pattern
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About the Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
The Granny Square Sweater is a size inclusive pullover crochet pattern, with sizes from XS to 5XL.
You can make this granny square sweater using the traditional granny square. The pattern includes the granny square sweater layout, in both photos & schematic.
Pick your favorite colors & start making this beautiful piece!
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
- XS/S and XL/2XL/3XL: Size 5.5 mm (US: I-9 UK: 5)
- M/L and 4XL/5XL: Size 6.5 mm (US: K-10.5 UK: 3)
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Wool-Ease in color Fisherman (CA), Tawny Port (CB), Succulent (CC), Icicle (CD), Koi (CE), Rainforest (CF)
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins |
|---|---|
| All sizes | |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 1 |
| Color E (CE) | 1 |
| Color F (CF) | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Size XS/S | |
| Color A (CA) | 4 |
| Size M/L | |
| Color A (CA) | 4 |
| Size XL/2XL/3XL | |
| Color A (CA) | 5 |
| Size 4XL/5XL | |
| Color A (CA) | 6 |
One skein is 85 grams · 180 meters · 197 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Each square measure including all four rounds:
- XS/S and XL/2XL/3XL: 11.5 x 11.5 cm / 4.5 x 4.5 inches
- M/L and 4XL/5XL: 14 x 14 cm / 5.5 x 5.5 inches
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 4 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL/3XL (4XL/5XL). If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The crochet sweater is made up of 44 (44) 76 (76) squares, which is assembled according to schematic. Finally an edge of double crochet stitches are created around wrists, neck & at the bottom of the sweater.
- Use hook size according to the size you make. Necessary to make the best fit & have sizing work for as many sizes as possible.
Sizes and Measurements
*Length in table includes body edging (2 inches / 5 cm).
**Chest measurement are equal to waist and hip.
| Sizes | Bust/Waist/Hip Circumference | Armhole Circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS/S | 92 cm / 36 inches | 34.5 cm / 13.5 inches | 51 cm / 20 inches |
| M/L | 112 cm / 44 inches | 42 cm / 16.5 inches | 61 cm / 24 inches |
| XL/2XL/3XL | 138 cm / 54 inches | 46 cm / 18 inches | 62.5 cm / 24.5 inches |
| 4XL/5XL | 168 cm / 66 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches | 75 cm / 29.5 inches |
Size Notes
- This crochet pattern is written to have positive ease. Learn more about mastering ease in crochet garments.
Size Adjustments
- The best way to adjust bust size are going up/down in crochet hook size to create a different sized granny square.
- Alternatively, adjust sleeve and body length by making edging larger at the end.
- Or adding one(or more) extra row(s) of granny squares at the bottom of the sweater to make it longer.
Schematics
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- CC = contrasting color / color C
- CD = color D
- CE = color E
- CF = color F
- ch = chain
- ch-2-sp = chain space created by 2 chains
- dc = double crochet
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
- JAYGO = join as you go
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp / sp(s) = space(s)
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Techniques You Will Need
Join Granny Squares As You Go
To seam the squares together, using the Join As You Go Method (Fully Joined) is suggested.
Instructions for the Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
Written Instructions:
Granny Squares List
Make 44 (44) 76 (76) squares total, in the following color combinations or in combinations you choose.
Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
Square 1
CA, CB, CC, CA, make 3 (3) 9 (9)
Square 2
CD, CE, CF, CA, make 7 (7) 9 (9)
Square 3
CB, CC, CE, CA, make 6 (6) 10 (10)
Square 4
CE, CB, CD, CA, make 7 (7) 9 (9)
Square 5
CE, CA, CC, CA, make 4 (4) 10 (10)
Square 6
CC, CF, CB, CA, make 3 (3) 10 (10)
Square 7
CF, CD, CB, CA, make 9 (9) 10 (10)
Square 8
CF, CA, CE, CA, make 5 (5) 9 (9)
Granny Square Instructions
Click to find a detailed tutorial on how to crochet a Granny Square.
All rounds are made with right side facing.
Round 1: Ch 3, dc 2 in 3rd ch (base ch) from hook, *ch 2, dc 3 in base ch*, rep from *to* 2 times, ch 2, sl st in top of ch from beginning of round (=20 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 2: Make slip knot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=40 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 3: Make slip knot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=60 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
If you are assembling with the Join As You Go Method, crochet only 3 rounds on the granny squares. With other assembly methods, make round 4:
Round 4: Make slip knot, dc 3 in any corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, *[dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2] twice, dc 3 in next corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same corner ch-2-sp, ch 2*, rep from *to* 2 times, [dc 3 in next ch-2-sp, ch 2] twice, dc 3 in first corner ch-2-sp, ch 2, sl st in top of 1st dc from beg of round (=80 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Assembly
Fasten threads & weave in ends on all granny squares.
Place the granny squares according to schematic above or photo below. Suggested placement of squares for XS/S & M/L. Does not show the final fourth round, as it’s made using the jaygo method.
Suggested placement of squares for XL/2XL/3XL & 4XL/5XL. Does not show the final fourth round, as it’s made using the jaygo method.
Seam the granny squares together using the Fully Attached Join Granny Squares As You Go Method (or other preferred method, such as flat slip stitch join or whip stitch ).
Seam at sleeves & along sides. How the sleeve looks seamed. The example is shown in XL/2XL/3XL.
Edging Wrists
Repeat on both sides. Work first stitch at back of wrist with right side facing.
Round 1*: Make slipknot, *dc 1 in corner ch-2-sp, dc 1 in the next 3 dc, [dc 1 in next ch-2-sp, dc 1 next 3 dc] three times, dc 1 in next corner ch-2-sp*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in top of ch-2 from beg of round, (=34 (34) 51 (51) st).
*If you find the round 1 instructions difficult to follow, you can make 34 (34) 51 (51) st evenly around the wrist.
Round 2-4: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in top of ch-2 from beg of round (=34 (34) 51 (51) st).
Round 5*: Sl st 1 st in each st from prev round tightly, (=34 (34) 51 (51) st).
*Made tightly/or with smaller hook to shape sleeve around wrist.
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Edging Bottom Of Granny Square Sweater
With right side facing, work first stitch in corner chain space of granny square at side of body.
Round 1*: Make slipknot, *dc 1 in corner ch-2-sp, dc 1 in the next 3 dc, [dc 1 in next ch-2-sp, dc 1 next 3 dc] three times, dc 1 in next corner ch-2-sp*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in first dc (= 136 (136) 204 (204) st).
*If you find the round 1 instructions difficult to follow, you can make 136 (136) 204 (204) st evenly around the lower edge of the sweater.
Round 2-4: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in each st from prev round, sl st in first dc (= 136 (136) 204 (204) st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Edging Neck
With right side facing, work first stitch in corner chain space of granny square at side of neck.
Round 1*: Make slipknot, work 68 dc2tog evenly around neck opening.
*That is 8 and 9 stitches on every other granny square. Or let the dc2tog go between the beginning or end of the granny square to have 8.5 per granny square.
Round 2 – round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in each st from prev round, turn (=68 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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