Easy crochet: The Ever Jade Granny square Top

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 Who doesn’t love a classic granny square top —and it’s not just about making a big square anymore. This retro staple has a beautiful vibe that seamlessly transitions from vintage wardrobes to everyday wear, festivals, and Social media feeds everywhere. Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a yarn-seasoned hooker, this blog post will guide on how to make your very own granny square top from scratch. It’s easier than you think,  adaptive, and certain to make a statement.

What You’ll Need

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  • Yarn: 100% cotton yarn ( You will need 4 skeins)
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  • Hook: 5.0 mm (or whatever hook size that is suitable for your yarn.
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle (for weaving in ends.
  • Optional: Stitch markers. These are helpful for beginners.

 

Abbreviations and Stitches used:

Ch Chain

Dc Double Crochet

St(s) Stitch(es)

Sl st- slip stitch

 

 You can watch the full tutorial here.


 


Making The Granny Square Pattern:

  1. Make a magic ring, or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a loop.
  2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc into the ring, ch 3, 3 dc into the ring, ch 3 — repeat 3 times. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch-3.
  3. Round 2: Sl st over to the next two stitches and the corner space. Ch 3,(counts as 1 dc) 2 dc in space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Make a dc into each st across until the corner sp,   2 dc in the ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space — repeat around 2 more times  2dc,ch3, 3dc. Ch1, and sl st into the top of the 3rd ch
  4. Round 3: Sl st over to the next two stitches and the corner space. Ch 3,(counts as 1 dc) 2 dc in space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Make a dc into each st across until the corner sp,   2 dc in the ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space. Repeat 2 more times  2dc,ch3, 3dc. Ch1, and sl st into the top of the 3rd ch
  5. Round 4: Sl st over to the next two stitches and the corner space. Ch 3,(counts as 1 dc) 2 dc in space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Make a dc into each st across until the corner sp. 2 dc in the ch-3 space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space. Repeat around 2 more times.  2dc,ch3, 3dc. Ch1, and sl st into the top of the 3rd ch
  1. Continue the pattern for rows 5-16

 

Connecting the shoulders

Place both panels together with the wrong side facing up. Use a yarn needle and start at the corner space. Weave the yarn in the outer stitch of both panels. Continue until you get to the opening of the neckline. Continue with the other side.

Seaming the sides

Place both panels together with the wrong side facing up. Use a yarn needle and start at the bottom corner space. Weave the yarn in the outer stitch of both panels. Continue until you get to the opening of the armhole. Fasten off and continue with the other side. When you are finished, weave in all the yarn ends.

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