If you’ve never crocheted with granny squares before, now’s your time to learn. They’re super fun to work with. And they’re perfect for crafting clothing that’s going to stun in your latest Instagram post.

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It's a great crochet stitch to try if you'd like to learn how to crochet. You'll also learn how to make the cluster stitch and the puff stitch too.

You don’t have to carry the entire piece you’re working with everywhere and you can crochet square by square. And when you’re making something as cute as this sweater, it’s even better.

Show off your signature style when you reach for this unique crochet sweater. We guarantee you’ll get a compliment every single time. Inspired by bright colors and bold patterns, we can’t wait for you to shine when wearing it. Now you can dress to impress!

Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Materials: 

Hook: Size 7/4.5mm crochet hook 

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn 
800 (1000) yds white 
325 (450) yds pink 
325 (400) yds beige 
325 yds orange 

Notions: 
Scissors 
Tapestry Needle 
3-inch cardboard square 

Pattern uses US crochet terms 

Sizes: Small (Large) 

Bust: 36 (48) inches 

Gauge: Each granny square = 6 inches x 6 inches

Special stitches: 

Puff stitch (puff): [Yo and pull up a loop] 3 times in indicated st or sp (7 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 7 loops. 

Cluster stitch (cluster): [Yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops] 4 times in indicated st or sp (5 loops on hook), yo and pull through all 5 loops 

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PATTERN:

Granny Square 

See below for color combinations.

With first color, make a magic ring, 

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and chain 1), [dc, ch 1] 15 times in ring, tighten ring, join with sl st in first st (3rd ch of starting ch-4). Fasten off. (16 dc, 16 ch-1 sps). 

Rnd 2: Join 2nd color with a sl st in any ch-1 sp, ch 1, puff in same ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next dc, puff in next ch-1 sp] around, ch 1, sk last dc, join with sl st to first puff. Fasten off. (16 puff sts, 16 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: Join 3rd color with a sl st in any ch-1 sp, ch 2, cluster in same ch-1 sp, [ch 2, sk next puff, cluster in next ch-1 sp] around, ch 2, sk last puff, join with sl st to first cluster. Fasten off. (16 cluster sts, 16 ch-2 sps) 

Rnd 4: Join white with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next cluster, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next cluster, *[3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next cluster] 3 times, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next cluster, rep from * twice more, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next cluster] twice, join with sl st to first st. Do not fasten off. (36 dc, 24 tr, 16 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps) 

Rnd 5: Sl st in each of next 2 sts and in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc, *[3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc] 4 times, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc, rep from * twice more, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next 3 dc] 3 times, join with sl st to first st. Fasten off. (48 dc, 24 tr, 20 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-3 sps) 

Color Combinations:

Make 4 granny squares (pattern below chart) in each of the following color combinations, for a total of 40 squares. Use white for rnds 4 & 5 of all granny square. 

For large size only, make 8 additional squares of combo #10, for a total of 48 squares.

Assembly: 

Arrange granny squares, with right sides facing down, in two sets (one for front and one for back), according to assembly diagram below. 

For each set, you should have a T-shape. The 2 top rows have 7 (8) squares each, and 2 bottom rows have 3 (4) squares each. 

Join the squares where they meet as follows: 

Holding two squares with right sides together and working through both layers, join white with sl st in the first ch-3 corner sp, sl st in each st and each sp across to the next corner. You may find it easiest to work all the horizontal seams first, and then all the vertical seams. 

Once both sets of squares (front and back) are joined, lay them together with right sides facing. Begin at the bottom corner of the second row of squares, and join the bottom of the sleeve and the sides with sl sts in the same manner as you joined the squares. 

Repeat on the other side/sleeve. 

Working across the top, join 3 squares on each side, leaving the center 2 squares (12 inches) open for the neck. 

Tassels 

For each tassel: 

Wrap white yarn around the cardboard piece 10 times. Slide an 8-inch strand of white yarn under one edge of the wrapped yarn and tie a knot. Cut through all layers of yarn at the other end. You should now have 6-inch strands of yarn, folded in half to form a 3-inch bundle, with the knot at the top. Tie a 10-inch strand of white yarn around the bundle, about ½ inch below the knot. Wrap this around and tie it a few times, then run it up through the top of the tassel. Use this end to sew the tassel onto the sweater. 

Attach 2 tassels to each square, evenly spaced along hem of sweater.

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Once you make this crochet sweater, we know you’ll be hooked (pardon the pun, haha). It’s time to start planning your next crochet project.

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