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Introducing the latest addition to our crochet pattern collection- The Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater! With its raglan style, granny stitch pattern, and seamless construction, this beginner-friendly sweater is the perfect combination of comfort and style.
Crafted from top-down using Mary Maxim’s Prism gradient yarn, this sweater comes in a range of beautiful colour options that gradually change for a unique and eye-catching look. Plus, with no need for ball changes, creating your own tailor-made sweater has never been easier.
Project Overview
The Granny Stitch Sweater is a cozy and stylish sweater worked seamlessly from the top down in a raglan construction. Featuring the classic granny stitch, this beginner friendly design creates beautiful colour changes as you crochet without switching yarns. The pattern includes sizes XS to 5X and a step by step video tutorial to guide you through the project.
Hook Sizes: US G/6 (4mm), US H/8 (5mm)
Construction: Worked Top-Down In The Round
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/cD7G9qY2eys
Key Takeaways
- The Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater is a beginner-friendly pattern, featuring a stylish raglan design and seamless construction.
- Crafted from Mary Maxim’s Prism gradient yarn, this sweater offers beautiful colour options without the hassle of ball changes.
- The top-down construction allows for easy customization of length and fit, accommodating sizes XS to 5X.
- Included are materials, free written patterns, video tutorials, and links for purchasing yarn and supplies needed for the project.
- Crocheting this sweater not only provides a creative outlet but also results in a cherished, timeless garment for years to come.
The one-piece construction and the granny stitch crochet pattern add texture and interest, creating a statement piece that’s still easy to wear. And with the step-by-step video tutorial, even beginners can create this unique sweater in inclusive sizing XS to 5X.
Customizing this sweater to your desired length is made easy through top-down construction. You can select your fit by trying it on as you progress, with cropped, hip and tunic-length samples for reference. The sweater design is adjustable, allowing you to create your perfect fit.
Our Easy Granny Stitch Sweater has you covered, whether you are seeking a cozy, comfortable sweater for lounging around the house or a stylish layer for going out.
Below you will find everything you need to crochet the Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this Free Crochet Sweater pattern, please share!
Crochet a Granny Stitch Sweater
Crocheting an easy granny stitch sweater may seem daunting to some, but the benefits of creating your own handmade garments are numerous. It allows you to express your creativity by selecting the colours and textures you want for your clothing and serve as a way to relax and unwind after a long day.
Additionally, the pride and sense of accomplishment of completing a gorgeous crochet sweater like this can be immeasurable. Plus, with the timeless appeal of the crochet granny stitch pattern, your sweater can be worn throughout the years and cherished by generations to come. So, take a chance, grab a hook and get started on your next amazing creation!
The Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Pullover is a simple beginner sweater design. With its easy top-down construction and simple stitch pattern, you will be on your way to crocheting this free crochet sweater pattern in no time!
Video Tutorial
Mary Maxim Prism
The Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater is designed in Prism by Mary Maxim. Prism is a lightweight #3 yarn made of 100% acrylic. Prism yarn gives off a beautiful wool look. Coming in a wonderful selection of gorgeous gradient colours to fit any taste and style—the perfect yarn for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and accessories.
Yarn Requirements
Shown in Wild Orchids & Water’s Edge
Light Weight #3
290 Yards, 100 Grams, 100% Acrylic
XS (S, M, L, XL,2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
Add an additional ball for a tunic length. Optional ribbing in Mary Maxim Best Value (CDN) Shown in Cottonwood (1 ball). Or crochet the entire sweater in cottonwood, as shown.
Yarn Substitutes
Mary Maxim Prism is a gorgeous lightweight variegated acrylic yarn that resembles a wool look. If you’re looking for substitutes, I have provided a few options that will work well with this pattern.
Try Mary Maxim Best Value (CDN) or Mellowspun (CDN) if you prefer a solid-coloured yarn. The cottonwood-coloured crop sweater was crocheted in Best Value, and it gauged smaller, so you may want to go up in hook size for similar measurements to Prism.
Lion Brand Mandela will also work great as an affordable gradient alternative. King Cole Riot DK is an excellent wool/acrylic substitute coming in a few dark variegated woodsy colours.
You can also check out WeCrochet Chroma Twist and Brava Stripes. These are a worsted weight #4, but they will still work for this pattern. Make sure to check your gauge and adjust the hook size or size down.
Crochet Hooks Needed
or size needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Sizing
XS( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
The size chart and Schematic are included in the paid PDF down below!
Gauge
4-3 dc cluster and 3 ch-sps (15 sts) & 7 rows equal to 4″ with 5mm crochet hook in pattern
10 sts & 10 rows equal to 2″ with 4mm crochet hook in sc blo
Raglan Top Construction
The pullover is worked in one piece from the top down in the round. Once the yoke is completed, continue working the body in the round. Join back to the underarm and work each sleeve in the round, finishing with a join-as-you-go cuff. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes. Step by step video tutorial is provided on our YouTube channel for the small size. Tunic length pullover is shown with ribbing in Mary Maxim Best Value in the colour cottonwood. Cottonwood is also used for the crop version.
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Size Chart
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Notes
The pullover is worked from the top down in the round. The collar is completed first by working in rows. It is then slip-stitched together, and the pullover begins by working around the collar’s edge.
All sizes have the same size collar and neck opening. Work pullover in rounds until the required size is reached. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube for the small size.
Collar
Row 1 (WS):
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn—8 sts.
Row 2 (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Rows 3-100:
Rep Row 2. After the final Row, ch 1, fold collar RS facing and sl st together (work through the blo). Flip the collar so that the seam is to the inside.
Yoke
Setup Round:
Ch 1, work sc sts evenly around the collar ( 1 st/row), sl st in the first sc to join—100 sts. Change to the larger hook.
Round 1:
With the larger hook (optional change colour), ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), work 1 dc in the same st (V st made), *Ch 1, sk st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts; rep from * [4 more times] (right sleeve), ch 1, 1 V st in the next st, *Ch 1, sk st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts; rep from * [6 more times] (front), ch 1, 1 V st in the next st, *Ch 1, sk st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts; rep from * [4 more times] (left sleeve), ch 1, 1 V st in the next st, *Ch 1, sk st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts; rep from * [6 more times] (back), ch 1, sl st in the V st to join—80 sts (does not include ch-1 sps, dc sts only).
Increase pattern begins – Continue increasing the yoke for the size you are working on.
Round 2:
Ch 3, work 1 dc in ch-1 sp (V st made), *ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to V st (right sleeve), ch 1, in V work 1 V st, *ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to V st (front), ch 1, in V work 1 V st, *ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to V st (left sleeve), ch 1, in V work 1 V st, *ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to V st (back), ch 1, sl st in the V st to join—92 sts (does not include ch-1 sps, dc sts only).
Rounds 3-10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26):
Rep Round 2, increasing each section (sleeve, front, sleeve, back) by 3 sts (3 dc cluster) each round ending with—188 (212, 236, 260, 284, 308, 332, 356, 380) sts.
Separate Body and Sleeves
Body
Round 1:
Skip over the right sleeve section to the next V st, sl st in the V, sl st in the first ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across the front to the next V st, ch 1, sk V st, sk over the left sleeve section to the next V st, sk V st, in the next ch 1-sp work 3 dc, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across the back, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 to join—102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198) sts (not including chs).
Round 2:
Sl st across to the first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in the first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 to join—102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198) sts.
Rounds 3-19:
Rep Round 2. Try on the sweater as you go. Crochet to the desired length; 19 rounds will give you a hip length of 11″ from the underarm, 15 rounds will give you 9″ for a cropped length (cottonwood sample), and 24 rounds will give you 13.5″ for a tunic length (water’s edge sample). The band will add an additional 1.75″ to the length. Note that the Prism yarn will stretch.
Round 20:
With the smaller hook (optional change colour), ch 1, work 1 sc in each dc st around. If you prefer more ease around the band, work a sc in the dc’s and ch-1 sps—102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198) sts.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the body edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the body edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (body edge), turn—8 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—8 sts.
Rows 4-102 (114, 126, 138, 150, 162, 174, 186, 198):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st band together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves
The directions are for a 17″ sleeve, including the cuff.
Left Sleeve
Round 1:
Put a slip knot on the larger hook; at the underarm, work a sl st in the first V st, sl st in the next V st, sl st in the next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *around, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 to join—45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) sts (not including chs).
Round 2:
Sl st across to the first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in the first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 to join—45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) sts.
Rounds 3-26:
Rep Round 2. Try on the sweater as you go. Crochet the sleeves to the desired length. The band will add an additional 1.75″ to the length.
Round 27:
With the smaller hook (optional change colour), ch 1, work 1 sc in the 2nd dc of the 3 dc cluster, work 1 sc in each ch-1 sp and the 2nd dc of the 3 dc cluster around, sl st in the first sc to join—30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts.
Cuff
Join the cuff to the sleeve edge as you go.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the sleeve edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Rows 4-30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. Last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Right Sleeve
Round 1 (RS):
Put a slip knot on the larger hook at the underarm to the left, sl st in the first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *around, ch 1, sl st in ch 3 to join—45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) sts (not including chs).
Follow the same instructions for Left Sleeve.
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on April 27th, 2023.
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