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Crochet Granny Square Top

Create a stylish crochet granny square top with this easy pattern. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own.

Prepared by Lovely Crochet Patterns / June 15, 2026

Skill level

Easy

Time

15–20 hours

Yarn weight

Super Bulky (6)

Hook

U.S. L/11 (8 mm)

Before you start

Quick maker notes

Check gauge before starting: 7 dc and 4 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.
Confirm the finished measurement target: Finished chest: XS/S/M 43¾" [110.5 cm], L/M 51¼" [130 cm], 2/3XL 58¾" [149 cm]
Gather 1 listed material before working the first section.
Keep the schematic images open while you work shaping, layout, or assembly steps.

Instructions

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Motif (Make 4)

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Notes

•Motifs begin with Color 1 (shortest color rep) from center.
•Each color aligns with 1 rnd in the Motif, with 5 colors in total.

Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

1st rnd: (RS). Ch 6. (3 dc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring. 2 dc in ring. Join.

2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 dc in first ch-3 sp. Join.

4th and 5th rnds: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 6. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 1. 3 dc) in each ch-1 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1.** (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in first corner ch-3 sp. Join.

Fasten off, leaving 42" [106.5 cm] tail.

Back

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Using rem tails from Motifs, with RS facing, sew Motifs tog into a 2 x 2 square.

Right Front

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Notes

•Shape V-neck and armhole.

1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 3 dc. Ch 3. Skip next 2 dc. 3 dc in sp between skipped 2 dc and next 3-dc group.

*Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc. *Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups. Rep from * to last 4 dc. Skip next 3-dc group. 1 dc in sp between last 3-dc group and last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 3. Skip next dc. 3 dc in sp between skipped dc and next 3-dc group.

*Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups. Rep from * to last 5 dc. Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 3 (5-7) times more, then rep 2nd row once.

Left Front

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Work from ** to ** as given for Right Front.

Sleeves

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Notes

•Sleeves are worked flat, from cuff up.

Cuff: Ch 4.

1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of last 2 ch. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Rep 2nd row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures 11" [28 cm], ending on a WS row.

Do not fasten off. Turn work sideways and proceed across longer side as follows:

1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 20 sc evenly across. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 3. Skip first 2 sc. 3 dc in next sc. *Skip next 2 sc. 3 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Skip next sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 3. 3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc. (Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups) twice.

Skip next 3-dc group. 6 dc in next sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups. (Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups) twice.

Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

4th row: Ch 3. 3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc. (Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups) twice.

Skip next 3-dc group. 6 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups. (Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between skipped and next 3-dc groups) twice.

Skip next 3-dc group. 3 dc in sp between last skipped 3-dc group and last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

8th to 17th rows: Rep 6th and 7th rows 5 times more.

Fasten off.

Finishing

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Notes

•Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

With WS facing, align bottom edge of Fronts and Back. Sew side seams from bottom edge to armholes.

Sew shoulder seams, using Flat Seam.

Sew buttons to Left Front along straight edge, having bottom button 1" [2.5 cm] up from foundation chain, top button at V-neck shaping and last button evenly spaced between.

Community Project Notes

Tips and adjustments posted by other makers who completed the Crochet Granny Square Top.

Lily Johnson

3 days ago

“The pattern was very clear! I added 3 extra rows of single crochet to the bottom ribbing to give it a slightly longer, cropped fit.”

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (Blossom)Hook: 4.5 mmSize: Small

Amelia Smith

1 week ago

“Substituted cotton with wool for a warmer winter drape. Swatched with a 5.0mm hook to match tension. Turned out perfectly!”

Yarn: Cascade 220 Wool (Heather)Hook: 5.0 mmSize: Medium

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