You’re going to love this Granny Square Sweater crochet pattern.
The 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
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.
Yarn For The Crochet Granny Pullover
To crochet this pullover I went for the amazing Wool Ease yarn from Lion Brand Yarn, as I really enjoyed it for the Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Pattern as well.
The yarn comes in many beautiful colors, so you can truly make it the style you prefer.
The Classic Granny Square Turned Crochet Sweater
If you like crocheting the traditional granny squares, being able to use them in different projects are so great.
They’re so traditional that some even call them the vintage granny square. The best thing, is that you may even substitute the traditional granny square with a different square motif, as long as you achieve the same gauge per crochet square.
It’s no secret that I love creating garment patterns & I just had to create a granny square jumper pattern.
It’s also a great addition to your wardrobe.
With some simple edgings, collar & cuff, making the final round of the granny squares the same color, you’ll achieve an overall calmer look.
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The Free Granny Square Pullover Crochet Pattern
The Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern Summary
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
Materials Needed For The Granny Square Sweater
Crochet Hook
Note: Use hook size according to the size you make. Necessary to make the best fit & have sizing work for as many sizes as possible.
XS/S and XL/2xL/3XL:
M/L and 4XL/5xL:
Size 6.5 mm / US: K-10.5 / UK: 3
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarn – Wool Ease in color Fisherman (CA), Tawny Port (CB), Succulent (CC), Icicle (CD), Koi (CE), Rainforest (CF).
How much yarn needed for the Granny Sweater Pattern:
Color A (CA): 4 (4) 5 (6) skeins
Color B (CB): 1 skein
Color C (CC): 1 skein
Color D (CD): 1 skein
Color C (CE): 1 skein
Color F (CF): 1 skein
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 Medium Yarn, worsted weight yarn
- 80 % Acrylic, 20 % Wool
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
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!
- 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 is given in parenthesis like this: XS/S (M/L) XL/2X/3X (4X/5X) . 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 “Size & 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.
Sizes and Measurements
**Chest measurement are equal to waist and hip.
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.
Abbreviations
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain (s)
- ch-2-sp = refers to chain or space previously made, with 2 ch
- dc = double crochet
- jaygo = join as you go
- prev = previous
- rep = repeat
- sl st = slip stitch
- 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 Used In The Crochet Pattern
To seam the squares together, using the Join As You Go Method (Fully Joined) is suggested.
Instructions for Granny Square Sweater
Granny Squares List
Make 44 (44) 76 (76) squares total, in the following color combinations or in combinations you choose.
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
1. Fasten threads & weave in ends on all granny squares.
2. Place the granny squares according to schematic above or photo below.
3. 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 ).
4. Seam at sleeves & along sides.
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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