Wrap yourself in the comfort of handmade warmth with a crochet granny square top. Made from colorful little squares all joined together, it's like a patchwork of cozy memories. Each square is a simple mix of loops and knots that become a delightful pattern when they come together. It's like a jigsaw puzzle made with yarn, where every piece fits perfectly to make a cheerful and vibrant top.
Crochet Granny Square Top
Wear it and feel the hug of every stitch and the joy of creating something truly unique. Whether you're out for a walk or cuddling up with a good book, a granny square top is not just clothing, it's a wearable piece of art that brightens your day.
Granny Square Panel
Start: Begin with a color of your choice and make a magic circle.
- Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet). Make 2 more double crochets in the circle. Chain 1. (Create a cluster of 3 double crochets in the magic circle, then chain 1). Repeat - two more times for a total of 4 clusters, ending with a chain 1. Pull the tail to close the magic circle, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join.
Round 2 (Change Color): Flip work to the back side. Insert hook into any chain 1 space and attach a new color yarn. Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), make 2 more double crochets in the same space. Chain 2. Make 3 more double crochets in the same space. Chain 1, then in the next chain 1 space make 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 more double crochets. Repeat - around. Slip stitch into the top of the starting chain 3.
- Round 3 (Change Color): Repeat the process of changing color and flipping work. In each chain 1 space, make 3 double crochets. In each chain 2 corner space, make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets. Finish by slip stitching into the top of the starting chain 3.
- Round 4: Continue without changing colors. Repeat the round 3 pattern.
Repeat Pattern: Continue to repeat the last row to reach the desired panel size. Always flip your work after each round.
Seaming and Finishing
- Shoulder Seams: Use slip stitches to seam the shoulders together working in the front loop of the front panel and back loop of the back panel only, down to your stitch markers.
- Side Seams: Like the shoulders, use slip stitches for the sides down to your stitch markers for armholes.
Sleeves: Start with a chosen color at the armhole. Make rows of granny stripes (3 double crochets, chain 1) around. Add rounds until you reach the desired sleeve length, changing color each round if desired.
Neck and Bottom Edges: To finish, optionally add a round of single crochets around the neck and bottom edges for a cleaner look.
