Crochet Granny Square Top Pattern

Perfect for warm days, this Crochet Granny Square Top Pattern offers a fun, stylish project sure to be a hit in your summer wardrobe.

Crochet Granny Square Top Pattern

Turning heads this summer with a vibrant, handmade crochet piece that's as fun to create as it is to wear! It is a delightful project that combines traditional crochet techniques with modern fashion sensibilities. This pattern features colorful granny squares, making it a perfect way to use up leftover yarn or mix and match your favorite shades for a unique look. The detailed instructions guide you through each step, from crocheting the classic squares to joining them seamlessly into a stunning top.

This top is designed with comfort in mind, featuring a relaxed fit that's perfect for layering over your favorite summer outfits. The breathable, lightweight fabric ensures you stay cool during warm days. Complete with adjustable straps and a customizable length, this top pattern accommodates various body types and preferences.

How To Crochet Granny Square Top

Tip:

For a polished finish, block your granny squares before assembly to ensure uniformity and even edges.

Materials:

1. Yarn: Four colors were mentioned (blue, orange, navy blue, and white), but any colors can be used as desired.
2. Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm
3. Darning Needle: Used for sewing in loose ends.
4. Scissors: Used to cut yarn.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• dc: Double Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• puff st: Puff Stitch
• tr: Treble Crochet
• sc: Single Crochet
• yo: Yarn Over

Step 1: Making the First Granny Square

Center (Blue)

1. Start with a Slip Knot:
   • Insert your crochet hook and chain three.
   • Make a slip stitch into the first chain.
2. Form the Foundation:
   • Chain three and make 15 double crochets in the center.
   • Make a slip stitch into the third of the three initial chains.
   • Chain one, pull the yarn, and cut it.
3. Secure the Ends:
   • Use the crochet hook to weave the yarn end into the previous stitches.

Step 2: Adding the Orange Part

4. Attach New Yarn:
   • Insert your crochet hook from the back, pull the yarn tail tight, and chain two.
5. Create Puff Stitches:
   • Make 16 puff stitches around:
     • Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), repeat to get 5 and then 7 loops.
     • Yarn over, pull through 6 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
   • Count to ensure 16 puff stitches.
   • Make a slip stitch, chain one, pull and cut the yarn.
6. Secure the Yarn Ends.

Step 3: Adding the Blue Cluster Stitches

7. Attach Blue Yarn:
   • Insert your crochet hook from the back, tie, and chain two.
8. Create Cluster Stitches:
   • Make 16 cluster stitches around:
     • Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
     • Repeat to get three loops on your hook, then pull through all three.
   • Chain one after each cluster.
   • Make a slip stitch, chain one, pull and cut the yarn.

Step 4: Transforming into a Square (White)

9. Attach White Yarn:
   • Insert your hook from the back, tie, and chain four.
10. Creating Corners and Sides:
    • Make two treble crochets in next space to form sides.
    • Make three double crochets in next two spaces to form side.
    • Repeat the corner pattern:
      • Three treble crochets, chain one, three treble crochets in same space.

Step 5: Final Navy Blue Border

11. Attach Navy Blue Yarn:
    • Insert yarn into corner, tie, and chain three.
12. Crocheting the Sides:
    • Make two double crochets in each space for sides.
    • Repeat corner pattern:
      • Three double crochets, chain one, three double crochets in same space.
    • Continue until square is completed.

Step 6: Assembling the Crop Top

13. Joining Squares:
    • Make three squares of the same pattern.
    • Join using single crochets into back loops at the corners to form the top.
14. Edging:
    • Make single crochets all around the top edges.

Step 7: Adding Straps

15. Straps:
    • Attach yarn at the back, chain desired strap length (about 90 chains for this example).
    • Make single crochets across chain to thicken.
    • Attach straps to top corners with slip stitches.
    • Repeat for all straps, including the one around the waist.

Conclusion

After assembling and adding the straps, sew in all loose ends using the darning needle. Your chic granny square crop top is now ready! It's perfect for a summer day at the beach or casual outings.