Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern

As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, there’s nothing cozier than snuggling up in a warm sweater. And what better way to stay stylish and comfortable than with a hand-crocheted Granny Square Sweater? Whether you’re a seasoned crochet pro or just starting out, this classic pattern is a must-have in every wardrobe. With its easy design and endless color combinations, the Granny Square Sweater is a timeless piece that can be adapted to any style. The Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern starts with just 2 basic granny squares, plus a little bit of shaping, sleeves, and ribbing details.

Let’s talk yarn! I used Caron Big Cakes, which eliminates the ends to weave in and the need to create a color palette.  For this sweater (size S) I used 2 Caron Big Cakes. Any worsted weight yarn will work for this pattern. I love using self-striping yarn for projects like this. Self-striping yarn, as its name suggests, automatically creates stripes when crocheted. It comes packaged with different colors spun together in a single ball or skein. Each shade runs a certain length before transitioning to the next, thus forming stripes in the finished crochet work.

Reasons to try self-striping yarn:

1. Saves time and effort – Instead of manually changing colors by attaching new strands of yarn, self-striping yarn does the job for you. This drastically reduces the time spent on color transitions, also minimizing the number of yarn tails to weave in at the end of the project.
2. Offers a variety of colors – Self-striping yarn is available in a plethora of color combinations. It can elevate your crochet projects by incorporating multiple hues that blend seamlessly into one another, thus creating an interesting visual appeal.
3. Enhances creativity – Using self-striping yarn sparks innovation. It is exciting to witness how different colorations emerge and intermingle. This spontaneous display of colors can result in unique and surprising patterns, adding an element of wonder to your crochet journey.
4. Eliminates color matching dilemmas – Picking the right color combinations can be tricky. Self-striping yarn takes away those concerns by providing pre-matched color palettes, minimizing the risk of color clashes.
5. Convenient for beginners –For those new to crocheting, using self-striping yarn is a great starting point. It allows them to focus on mastering the stitches without worrying about the intricacy of color transitions.

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Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern

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Materials
Caron Big Cakes (2 skeins for S, 3 skeins for M/L/XL, 4 skeins for 2X/3X)
I/5.5mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Level
advanced beginner/intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
blo – back loop only

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 3 counts as dc

· This sweater is made with 2 granny squares (with some shaping around the neckline) sewn together. Then the collar, sleeves, and ribbing is added.

· Gauge: 3 rounds of granny square = 4” x 4”

Sizes:
(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((216, 240, 264) (288, 312, 336) dc) the 216 is for S, 240 is M, 264 is L, 288 is XL, 312 is 2X, 336 is 3X.

This top is loose fitting with some (approx. 4”) ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (38”) M (42”) L (46”) XL (50”) 2X (54”) 3X (58”)
Length: S (23”) M (23”) L (26.5”) XL (26.5”) 2X (30”) 3X (30”)
Armhole:  S (8”) M (8.5”) L (9”) XL (9.5”) 2X (10”) 3X (10.5”)
Sleeve (measured from neckline): S (24”) M (24.5”) L (25”) XL (25.5”)  2X (26”) 3X (26.5”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

GRANNY SQUARE SWEATER CROCHET PATTERN

FRONT

Ch 4, join to first ch with sl st to make a circle

Round 1: ch 3, (working in the circle), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)

Round 2: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch-2 space around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

Round 3: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc between the 3 dc groups* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Round 4: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across to ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc between the 3 dc groups across to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 5 – (18, 20, 22) (24, 26, 28): repeat round 4 (each round will increase by 12 stitches) ((216, 240, 264) (288, 312, 336) dc)

Fasten off.

NECKLINE

With right side facing up, rejoin yarn to the top right corner ch-2 space.

Row 1: ch 3, dc in same space, [3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups] ((x4, x5, x6) (x7, x8, x9)), 2 dc in next space ((16, 19, 22) (25, 28, 31) dc)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, dc in last stitch ((17, 20, 23) (26, 29, 32) dc)

Row 3: ch 3, dc in same space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, 2 dc in last stitch ((16, 19, 22) (25, 28, 31) dc)

Row 4 – (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8): repeat rows 2 & 3

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

Rejoin yarn (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) spaces in from the left.

Row 1: ch 3, dc in same space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, 2 dc in last ch-2 space ((16, 19, 22) (25, 28, 31) dc)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, dc in last stitch ((17, 20, 23) (26, 29, 32) dc)

Row 3: ch 3, dc in same space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, 2 dc in last stitch ((16, 19, 22) (25, 28, 31) dc)

Row 4 – (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8): repeat rows 2 & 3, ending with a row 2 repeat

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

COLLAR

Rejoin yarn to top right corner of the neckline.

Ch 1, sc evenly around the neckline.

APPLIED RIBBING

VIDEO TUTORIAL

ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, sl st to the collar (6 sc)

Row 2: sl st to the next stitch of collar, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last stitch (6)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last, sl st to next stitch of collar (6)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way across the collar.

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

BACK

Ch 4, join to first ch with sl st to make a circle

Round 1: ch 3, (working in the circle), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)

Round 2: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch-2 space around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

Round 3: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc between the 3 dc groups* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Round 4: sl st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across to ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, 3 dc between the 3 dc groups across to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 5 – (18, 20, 22) (24, 26, 28): repeat round 4 (each round will increase by 12 stitches) ((216, 240, 264) (288, 312, 336) dc)

Fasten off.

With right side facing up, rejoin yarn to the top right corner ch-2 space.

Row 1: ch 3, dc in same space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, 2 dc in last stitch ((55, 61, 67) (73, 79, 85) dc)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, dc in last stitch ((56, 62, 68) (74, 80, 86) dc)

Row 3: ch 3, dc in same space, 3 dc in space between the 3 dc groups across, 2 dc in last stitch ((55, 61, 67) (73, 79, 85) dc)

Row 4 – 6: repeat rows 2 & 3, ending with a row 2 repeat

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

SEWING

With the wrong size facing out, lay the front on top of the back.

Using the long ends, whip stitch the shoulders closed. Then using the long ends, whip stitch the sides closed leaving an (8”, 8.5”, 9”) (9.5”, 10”, 10.5”) gap for the armhole.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends. Turn right side out.

SLEEVES

Join yarn to the seam at the bottom of an armhole

Round 1: ch 3, 3 dc in each space between 3 dc to top of front square, 3 dc in the end of every other row to top of sweater and along back of sweater to the top of the square, 3 dc in each remaining spaces between 3 dc, join to ch 3 with sl st

Round 2: ch 3, 3 dc in between each 3 dc group around, 3 dc in last space before ch 3, join to ch 3 with sl st

Round 3: ch 3, 3 dc in first space after ch 3, 3 dc in between each 3 dc group around, join to first ch 3 with sl st

Round 4 – (28, 29, 30) (31, 32, 33): repeat rounds 2 & 3

Round (29, 30, 31) (32, 33, 34): ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

Round (30, 31, 32) (33, 34, 35): ch 1, sc2tog around, join to first sc with sl st

Round (31, 32, 33) (34, 35, 36): ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

CUFF – APPLIED RIBBING

VIDEO TUTORIAL

ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, sl st to the sleeve (6 sc)

Row 2: sl st to the next stitch of sleeve, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last stitch (6)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last, sl st to next stitch of sleeve (6)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way around the sleeve. Sl st sleeve closed. 

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

BOTTOM RIBBING – APPLIED RIBBING

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Join yarn to bottom corner of sweater. ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, sl st to the sweater (6 sc)

Row 2: sl st to the next stitch of bottom of sweater, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last stitch (6)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 4, sc in last, sl st to next stitch of bottom of sweater (6)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way around the bottom.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

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