FREE Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern

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Master this free crochet granny stitch sweater pattern for effortlessly chic winter looks! Cozy up in this timeless design with a video tutorial and 9 sizes.

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Cozy Up in Style: Mastering the Granny Stitch Sweater Free Pattern for Effortlessly Chic Winter Looks

Get ready to cozy up in style this winter with the Granny Stitch Free Crochet Sweater pattern!

This effortlessly chic and timeless design is the perfect addition to your cold-weather wardrobe.

The Granny Stitch Sweater pattern combines classic crochet techniques with modern fashion, resulting in a piece that is both comfortable and stylish.

The granny stitch, known for its timeless and textured look, adds a touch of vintage charm to any outfit.

With its loose fit and soft, warm yarn, this sweater is ideal for layering over your favorite tops and dresses.

Whether you’re heading to the office or going out for a casual weekend brunch, the Granny Stitch Sweater will always make a statement.

What sets this pattern apart is its versatility.

It can be customized to suit your style preferences, from choosing a bold color to adjusting the total length or the sleeve length.

Don’t let the winter chill dampen your fashion spirit.

Embrace comfort and elegance with the Granny Stitch Sweater pattern, and make a style statement wherever you go.

Get ready to master this crochet classic and showcase your impeccable taste.

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What is the Granny Stitch?

The Granny Stitch is a classic crochet technique that has captured the hearts of crafters for generations.

Characterized by its distinctive clusters of three double crochets, this stitch creates a beautiful, textured fabric that is both airy and warm.  

This versatility makes the Granny Stitch an ideal choice for a range of projects, from cozy blankets to stylish garments, including sweaters.

One of the defining features of the Granny Stitch is its openwork, which allows for breathability while still being warm.

This makes it perfect for winter wear, as it can be layered over other clothing without feeling overly bulky. 

The stitch’s texture also lends itself well to a variety of yarn types, from soft acrylics, and cotton yarn to luxurious wools, enabling crocheters to choose materials that suit their personal style and comfort preferences.

This adaptability is a key reason why the Granny Stitch has endured as a firm favorite.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Granny Stitch is relatively easy to master, making it an accessible option for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

With just a few basic techniques, anyone can create stunning pieces that showcase this timeless stitch.

Whether you’re crafting a simple blanket or a more intricate sweater, the Granny Stitch provides a satisfying and enjoyable crochet experience that results in beautiful, wearable art.

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History of the Granny Stitch in Fashion

The technique gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, where it was widely used to create blankets, shawls, and various household items. 

As the decades progressed, the Granny Stitch began to make its mark on the fashion industry.

In the 1960s and 1970s, it experienced a resurgence during the bohemian movement, where vibrant colors and unconventional styles became the norm. 

Fashion designers began to incorporate the Granny Stitch into their collections, recognizing its potential to create eye-catching garments that resonated with the free-spirited ethos of the time.

This period saw an explosion of crochet clothing, with the Granny Stitch at the forefront, appearing in everything from beach cover-ups to statement sweaters.

Today, the Granny Stitch continues to evolve, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary style.

Modern designers have embraced this classic technique, reimagining it in innovative ways that appeal to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts.

From oversized sweaters to chic accessories, the Granny Stitch’s timeless charm and adaptability ensure its place in current fashion trends. 

Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater Free Pattern

Materials

• Hobbii Tweed Delight Yarn (category 4/aran/worsted weight; 85% Wool, 10% Acrylic, 5% Viscose; 100 m (109 yds) per 50g/ 1.75 oz ball) x 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19) balls in Stone (03)
• 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
• 6 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking T-pins
• Blocking Mats

Yarn Substitutions for Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern

Here are some suitable alternatives I have found online:

• Noro Ito Yarn – is a worsted-weight, 100% wool yarn with a self-striping pattern of vibrant and beautiful colors that change as you knit or crochet. Available in a huge 200g/437y ball.
• Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed – is a traditional Irish homespun tweed yarn of 100% pure new wool, in a worsted weight. Instant classic that’s perfect for sweaters, vests and afghans. Available in a wide range of classic colors enhanced by tweed accents of coordinating colors.
• Wool Of The Andes – This tweed combines a classic heathered palette with earthy-colored flecks of Donegal tweed–viscose and acrylic neps that are spun alongside the Peruvian Highland wool.
• West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Aran Tweed – a warm, breathable and machine washable hand crochet yarn that’s perfect for every day. With superb stitch definition, rich and deep colours, and a touch of tweed, ColourLab Aran is a classic yarn for modern lifestyles.
• High Desert Tweed – is a great choice for cozy garments and accessories. Its tight twist provides beautiful stitch definition, and it makes wonderfully bouncy cables and textured stitches. The amount of tweed neps strikes the right balance to add interest without competing with complex stitch patterns.

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain stitch

sc – sinle crochet

sc blo – single crochet through back loop only

stand dc – standing double crochet, CLICK HERE for tutorial

st – stitch

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

dc – double crochet

ch-sp – chain space

3dc cluster – work 3 double crochet stitches in indicated stitch/space

Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern Tension/Gauge

4 x 3dc clusters  and 7 rows measures 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches before blocking using larger hook

Please note: you will need the yarn from your swatch for the main project, do not cut yarn.

Pattern Notes

• this pattern is aimed at beginner-friendly skill level, it is a cropped length granny stitch sweater pattern is worked in 4 separate pieces – front and back panels and 2 sleeves in 9 adult sizes
• you will start working on the back panel which is worked bottom up starting with the hem
• the hem uses short rows of sc blo stitches for ribbed effect with first and last stitch worked as standard sc to strengthen the edges
• you will use smaller crochet hook for the hem and sleeve cuffs and a size bigger hook for the main fabric
• once the hem is finished, you will pick up stitches around the end sts of each row of the hem and create simple granny 3dc clusters
• repeat rows of granny stitch clusters until you reach the desired length or follow the pattern
• the front panel is worked up in the same process, you will create a crew neckline by splitting the last 4 rows to create an opening
• you will work across the two shoulder panels, skipping the stitches between
• the sleeves are worked from cuff towards the armhole as long sleeves, you will start with a sleeve cuff worked in sc blo to match the hem on the main body
• the sleeves are not tapered, they are worked straight with the cuff pulling them in at the bottom
• once all panels are crocheted, you will sew them together using the mattress stitch to create the sweater. firstly across the shoulder seams, then starting at the cuff, sew all down the side of the sweater
• the neckline if finished off with short rows of sc blo worked at right angle to the main body
• the free crochet pattern also comes with a full video tutorial available on my YouTube channel, the stitch counts are at the end of the row in [ ] brackets in italic

Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern Finished Sizes & Measurements

To pick the correct size, please measure your chest circumference and choose the desired finished sweater circumference measurement in column A.

Subtract your chest measurement from the sweater circumference and this will be the amount of positive ease you will have in your sweater.

For less positive ease, please go down a size and vice versa.

Example: my chest measurement is 100 cm, I made size 3 which gives me sweater circumference 110 cm – 100 cm = 10 cm positive ease.

Free Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern Video Tutorial

I have also filmed a step-by-step video tutorial to support your crafting journey! Press play to watch the video directly here on the blog!

If you prefer, you can also watch this video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you enjoy this tutorial, subscribe to my channel for more videos and tutorials.

Free Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater Written Pattern

Back Panel

Bottom Hem

With smaller crochet hook, chain 11.

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc across the foundation row, turn. [10 sc]

Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st throughout), 1 sc, 8 sc blo, 1 sc in last, turn. [10 sc]

Repeat Row 2 another 51 (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 99) times.

Turn your work 90 degrees and continue working across the long edge of your bottom hem. You will be working around the end sc st of each row of the hem.

Main Body

Change to larger hook.

Row 1: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, skip next st, * 3 dc cluster in next, 1 ch**, skip 2 sts; repeat from * across until last 2 sts ending last repeat at **, skip next st, 1 dc into the last st, turn.

[17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) granny clusters]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 2 dc into the first 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch; repeat from * across until last 1 ch-sp, 2 dc into the last 1 ch-sp, 1 dc into the last st, turn.

[18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) granny clusters]

Row 3: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1ch; repeat from * across until last cluster, 1 dc into the last st, turn. [17 (19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) granny clusters]

Repeat Rows 2 – 3 until you have 26 (28, 28, 28, 30, 32, 32, 34, 34) rows or until you reach the desired length of your sweater. Fasten off.

Front Panel

Follow pattern as for the Back Panel but only Repeat Rows 2 – 3 of the Main Body 22 (24, 24, 24, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30) times or 4 rows less than your adjusted amount of rows. Do not fasten off. Continue pattern with shaping the neckline.

Splitting For Neckline

Split the front panel into two shoulder panels and neck opening.

Count 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) clusters from left edge, PM into the next 1 ch-sp.

Count 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12)  clusters from right edge, PM into the next 1 ch-sp.

Left Shoulder

With yarn still attached, continue with Next Row.

Row 1: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1ch; repeat from * across until marked 1 ch-sp, 1 dc into the marked 1 ch-sp, turn leaving the remaining stitches unworked.

[5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) granny clusters]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 2 dc into the first 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch; repeat from * across until last 1 ch-sp, 2 dc into the last 1 ch-sp, 1 dc into the last st, turn.

[6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) granny clusters]

Repeat Row 1 – 2 once more. Fasten off.

Right Shoulder

Sleeve (Make 2)

Sleeve Cuff

With smaller crochet hook, chain 11.

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc across the foundation row, turn. [10 sc]

Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st throughout), 1 sc, 8 sc blo, 1 sc in last, turn. [10 sc]

Repeat Row 2 another 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) times.

Turn your work 90 degrees and continue working across the long edge of your bottom hem. You will be working around the end sc st of each row of the hem.

Main Sleeve

Row 1: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, skip next st, * 3 dc cluster in next, 1 ch**, skip next st; repeat from * across until last 2 sts ending last repeat at **, skip next st, 1 dc into the last st, turn. [13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) clusters]

Row 2: 1 stand dc, 2 dc into the first 1 ch-sp, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1 ch; repeat from * across until last 1 ch-sp, 2 dc into the last 1 ch-sp, 1 dc into the last st, turn. [14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) clusters]

Row 3: 1 stand dc, 1 ch, *skip next cluster, 3 dc cluster into the next 1 ch-sp, 1ch; repeat from * across until last cluster, 1 dc into the last st, turn. [13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21) clusters]

Repeat Rows 2 – 3 until you have 25 (26, 26, 27, 27, 28, 28, 29, 29) rows in total. Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

To assemble your sweater, line up the back panel with the front panel across the shoulders.

Working stitch to stitch through both panels, use a crochet hook and sc stitch to crochet the panels together on both sides of the shoulder seams.

To attach a sleeve, first find the middle point of the sleeve.

If the middle point is a cluster, PM into the 2nd stitch of the cluster in the middle.

If the middle point is a 1 ch-sp, PM into that 1 ch-sp.

Now line up the middle point of the sleeve with the shoulder seam and using stitch markers or pins, pin the ends of the sleeve to the front and back panel in equal proportions.

Using yarn and needle, sew the sleeve onto the main body using the mattress stitch.

Repeat on both sleeves.

Now fold the sleeves in half lengthways and line up the sides of the main body panels.

Starting at the sleeve cuff, use a needle and yarn with the mattress stitch and sew the sleeve together towards the armpit, then continue down the side of the main body and sew the panels together to form a sweater.

Repeat on both sides of the sweater.

Fasten off and securely sew in all ends.

Turn right side out and conitnue with the neckline.

Neckline

Attach yarn in the first stitch on the neckline on the front panel.

Rnd 1: 1 ch, work 1 sc into each st and 1 ch-sp across the front panel opening, then work 3 sc around each end dc st of the rows of the left shoulder panel, 1 sc into each st and 1 ch-sp across the back panel and 3 sc around each end dc st of the rows of the right shoulder panel, sl st to first st.

Do not fasten off, continue with Crew Neck.

Crew Neck

With yarn attached, chain 6.

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc across the chain just made, sl st to same st on neckline, sl st into next st on neckline, turn. [5 sc]

Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st throughout), 1 sc blo in each st until last, 1 sc in last, turn. [5 sc]

Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sc, 4 sc blo, (sl st into next st on neckline) twice, turn. [5 sc]

Repeat Rows 2 – 3 across the stitches of the neckline.

Line up the sts of last row and underside of the foundation chain and crochet or sew together.

Fasten off.

Sew in all ends.

Styling Tips for Effortlessly Chic Winter Looks

When it comes to styling your Granny Stitch Sweater, the key is to embrace its versatility while ensuring you maintain a chic and polished appearance.

One of the easiest ways to achieve a perfect fit is by pairing your sweater with tailored pieces.

For instance, try wearing your Granny Stitch Sweater over a fitted turtleneck and high-waisted trousers.

This combination not only balances the loose fit of the sweater but also adds a sophisticated touch to your winter wardrobe.

Finish off the look with ankle boots or sleek loafers for a refined yet comfortable outfit.

Layering is another fantastic way to style your Granny Stitch Sweater design.

Consider wearing it over a flowy dress or a long-sleeve shirt paired with a midi skirt.

This creates a beautiful contrast between the structured silhouette of the sweater and the softness of the layers beneath.

Accessorize with a statement belt to define your waist and add visual interest to your ensemble.

Don’t forget to incorporate cozy accessories, like a chunky scarf or a beanie, which can enhance your outfit while keeping you warm on chilly days.

Finally, don’t shy away from experimenting with different colours and patterns.

The traditional Granny Stitch is an excellent canvas for showcasing vibrant hues or intricate designs, so consider wearing it with patterned leggings or printed skirts.

Play with complementary colors to create a harmonious look, or opt for a monochromatic palette for a sleek and modern feel.

The beauty of the Granny Sweater pattern lies in its ability to adapt to your personal style, making it a staple piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the Granny Stitch Sweater offers a wonderful blend of comfort, style, and timeless appeal that makes it a must-have for your winter wardrobe. 

I hope you enjoyed this crochet granny stitch sweater pattern. If you think your crafty friends will like it too, why not share it with them?

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