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How to make a granny square jumper
Looking for your next crochet project? This free crochet pattern for a gorgeous granny square jumper is just what you need.
Learning to make a granny square is a great technique to master when you're finding out how to crochet. Granny squares make up so many crochet projects, and this lovely jumper is no exception.
This craft project is great for those who know the basic crochet techniques and would like to use their skills to create beautiful pieces for their wardrobe. This crochet jumper isn't too difficult, and you'll find it quickly takes shape.
Once you've mastered the granny square, check out our other granny square project ideas– there are so many fun makes with these little squares!
To fit chest: 81-91 (97- 112, 117-127, 132-147)cm
Actual chest: 98 (119:139:159)cm
Full length: 48 (50:52.5:55)cm
Sleeve length 45cm
What you need
Paintbox yarns cotton Aran (100% cotton)
A - Raspberry Pink (644) x 2 (2:2:2) balls
B - Mustard Yellow (624) x 2 (2:3:3) balls
C - Dusty Lilac (647) x 5 (6:6:7) balls
D - Marine Blue (634) x 3 (3:3:4) balls
E - Misty Grey (604) x 4 (4:4:5) balls
5mm crochet hook
8 x stitch markers
TENSION
15 sts and 8 rows to 10cm square over treble crochet using a 5mm hook.
ABBREVIATIONS
bptr back post treble crochet; Ch chain; ch-sp chain space; dc double crochet; fptr front post treble crochet; tr treble crochet; RS right side; Rnd(s) round(s); sl st slip stitch; st(s) stitch(es); tr treble crochet; WS wrong side;* repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as di-rected; [] repeat instructions within the brackets as directed.
Granny square jumper free pattern
SQUARE 1
Using 5mm crochet hook and A, ch3, sl st into ch furthest from hook to make a ring.
Rnd 1: ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), working into ring 1tr, 2ch, [2tr, 2ch] three times, sl st into 3rd ch of at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
Join B in any corner chsp.
Rnd 2: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, * ch1, [2tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
Join C in any corner chsp.
Rnd 3: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, *ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1 [2tr, 2ch, 2tr] in cor-ner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
Join D in any corner ch sp.
Rnd 4: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, *ch1, [2tr in next ch-sp, ch1] twice, [2tr, 2ch, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, [2tr in next ch sp, ch1] twice, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
SQUARE 2
Using 5mm crochet hook and D, ch3, sl st into ch furthest from hook to make a ring.
Rnd 1: ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), working into ring 1tr, 2ch, [2tr, 2ch] three times, sl st into 3rd ch of at beg of rnd. Fasten off. Join C in any corner chsp.
Rnd 2: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, * ch1, [2tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
Join B in any corner chsp.
Rnd 3: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, *ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1 [2tr, 2ch, 2tr] in cor-ner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
Join A in any corner chsp.
Rnd 4: Ch3, [1tr, ch2, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, *ch1, [2tr in next ch-sp, ch1] twice, [2tr, 2ch, 2tr] in corner ch-sp, rep from * twice more, ch1, [2tr in next ch-sp, ch1] twice, sl st into 3rd ch at beg of rnd. Fasten off.
BACK/ FRONT (make both the same)
Make 3 (3:4:4) of square 1.
Make 2 (3:3:4) of square 2.
Join squares 1 and 2 together alternating colours to make 1 long strip of 1 x 5(6:7:8) squares.
**With RS facing, Using 5mm hook, join E to first corner ch-sp at either long side edge of your granny square strip.
Row 1 (RS): Ch3, 1tr in same ch-sp, *ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, rep from * to end of strip, change to B on last yo, turn. 74 (89:104:119) sts.
Row 2 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1tr, 1ch), *2tr in next ch-sp, ch1; rep from * to last ch-sp, 2tr in next ch-sp, ch1, 1tr in final tr, change to E on last yo , turn.
Row 3: Rep row 1, changing to C on last yo.
Row 4: Rep row 2, changing to E on last yo.**
Row 5: Rep row 1, changing to D on last yo.
Row 6: Rep row 2, changing to E on last yo.
Row 7: Rep row 1, changing to A on last yo.
Row 8: Rep row 2, changing to E on last yo.
These 8 rows set stripe patt.
Work a further 17 (19:21:23) rows in stripe patt, fasten off.
Working on other side of the granny square strip rep from ** to **.
Row 5: Rep row 1, placing marker after 22nd (28th: 34th: 40th) and 52nd (61st: 70th: 79th) st to mark neck opening, fasten off.
SLEEVES (make 2 the same)
Make 2 (2:3:3) of square 1.
Make 2 (3:3:4) of square 2.
Join squares 1 and 2 together alternating colours to make 1 long strip of 1 x 4(5:6:7) squares.
**With RS facing, Using 5mm hook, join E to first corner ch-sp at either long side edge of your granny square strip.
Row 1 (RS): ch3, 1tr in same ch-sp, *ch1, 2tr in next ch-sp, rep from * to end of strip, change to D on last yo, turn. 59 (74:89:104) sts.
Row 2 (WS): ch4 (counts as 1tr, 1ch), *2tr in next ch-sp, ch1; rep from * to last ch-sp, 2tr in next chsp, ch1, 1tr in final tr, change to C on last yo , turn.**
Cont to rep rows 1 and 2, working in C throughout for a further 24 rows, fasten off.
CUFF
Working on other side of the granny square strip rep from ** to **, instead of changing to C on last yo, fasten off.
NECKBAND
Join shoulder seam at one side of fronts, joining between side edge and marker.
With RS facing, Using 5mm hook, Join D to either marked st at opposite end of shoulder seam, dc into each st (including ch-sps) to next marker on other front, turn. 60 (66: 72:78) sts. Remove markers.
Foundation row (WS): Ch3, 1tr in each st to last st, 2tr in last st, turn. 61 (67: 73:79) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Ch3, 1bptr, *1fptr, 1bptr; rep from * to end, turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch3, 1fptr, *1bptr, 1fptr; rep from * to end, turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, fasten off.
Making up
Join rem shoulder seam and neckband seam. Measure 20 (25:30:35)cm down from shoul-der seam and place a marker at either side edge of both fronts. Join sleeves between mark-ers. Join side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends and block to given measurements.
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