Materials:
- 5 colors of yarn (Beige, Yellow, Blue, Purple, White)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Step by Step Instructions
Granny Square:
- Start Square:
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a circle.
- Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc), then make 2 dc into the circle.
- Chain 2, then make 3 dc into the circle.
- Chain 2, then make 3 dc into the circle.
- Chain 2, then make 2 dc and join to the top of the chain-2 with a slip stitch.
- Fasten off and change to the next color.
- Row 2:
- Attach the new color with a standing double crochet.
- In a corner space, make 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- Skip to the next corner, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- Repeat from * to * around.
- Join with a slip stitch in the top of the first standing dc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Row 3:
- Attach the new color with a standing double crochet.
- In the corner space, make 3 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc.
- In the side spaces, make 3 dc.
- Corner: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; Side: 3 dc.
- Repeat from * to *.
- Join with a slip stitch in the top of the first standing dc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Row 4 and Following Rows:
- Repeat Row 3.
- Add more colors until the square reaches the desired size.
- Continue increasing in the corners and adding 3 dc in each side space.
Mesh Border Around Each Square:
- Mesh Stitch:
- Slip knot and ch 5.
- Slip stitch in the next space, ch 5.
- Continue around each square.
- For corners, ch 5, slip stitch in corner space.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Joining Squares:
- Joining Process:
- Join squares using a sc method.
- Align the corners and slip stitch through the corner, then make 2 sc, sc in the third st.
- Continue joining corners to form panels.
Assembling the Top:
- Panels:
- Create front and back panels from the granny squares.
- Single crochet to join sides and shoulders.
- Leave armholes of desired size.
Neckline:
- Creating the Neckline:
- Attach yarn to the neckline and ch 5.
- Skip 4 st, sl st in the next st.
- Continue around the neckline.
- Repeat for 6-7 rows for a mesh design.
Adding Sleeves:
- Sleeve Method:
- Attach yarn at the armhole.
- Work mesh stitch in rounds for the length of the sleeve.
- Alternate colors as desired.
Completing the Bottom Border:
- Finishing off:
- Once the panels and sleeves are joined, add a border around the bottom.
- Use the granny mesh stitch on the bottom for a consistent look.
Final Touches:
- Fasten Off:
- Fasten off all loose ends.
- Block the top lightly for a finished look.