Free granny square crochet jumper embellishment project
Jump-start an old woolly and join in the granny square jumper revival with Emma Friedlander-Collins’ design!
If you have an unloved jumper languishing in the back of your wardrobe, then granny squares will make it better. Will you make them with some of your stash, treat yourself to new yarn, or a bit of both? This fabulous free granny square jumper pattern by crochet-hacking queen Emma Friedlander-Collins is a great way of breathing new life into an old jumper, and you can easily get creative and switch up the granny squares (check out our free granny square patterns if you fancy mixing things up!)
You will need
King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 50g/104m), or alternative DK yarn;
- 2 balls of White (001)
- 1 ball of Turquoise (018)
- 1 ball of Gold (055)
- 1 ball of Pale Pink (1532)
- 1 ball of Sage (853)
- 1 ball of Lavender (927)
A dropped-sleeved jumper
Tension
5 rounds measure 10x10cm (4x4in) of Square pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
Measurements
Pattern can be adapted to measurements of jumper
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. The free granny square jumper crochet pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Notes
To begin, measure the front of your jumper from the shoulder seam to the hem and across the bust. Cut the front from your jumper up to the shoulder seam and armhole seams.
Squares are made to fit across the front of your jumper. Each Square should be ¼ of the width of the front. You can adapt the pattern for the Square by working fewer rounds, or by working additional rounds. Each dc round should add approx 1cm to the measurements and each tr round should add approx 2cm to the measurements.
Free granny square crochet jumper embellishment project
Square (Make 12)
For Rounds 1, 2, 3 and 5 you can use any colour. For Rounds 4 and 6 use the colours listed.
Using a 4mm hook and any colour, ch4 and ss in last ch from hook to form a loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), 2tr in loop, ch2, (3tr in loop, ch2) 3 times, ss to beg ch-3. [4 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join any colour in a ch-2 sp.
Round 2 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in each ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3. [8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps]
Fasten off.
Join any colour in a ch-2 sp.
Round 3 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *3tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, 3tr in ch-1 sp, ch1, ss to top of beg ch-3. [12 3-tr groups, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join White in a ch-2 sp.
Round 4 Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in same sp, *(3tr, ch1) in each ch-1 sp across to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr, ch1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 times more omitting corner on final rep, ss to top of beg ch-3. [16 3-tr groups, 12 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join any colour in a ch-2 sp.
Round 5 As Round 4. [20 3-tr groups, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
Join Turquoise in any ch-2 sp.
Round 6 As Round 4. [24 3-tr groups, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
You may need to work extra rounds as Round 4 to reach measurements required.
Join White in any ch-2 sp.
Final round Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), *(dc, ch1, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in each st and ch-1 sp to next corner; rep from * 3 times more, ss to beg dc.
Fasten off and block to measurements.
Sew the Squares together in a 3x4 formation.
Shoulder extensions
Place markers on the top of the joined Squares to mark out the neckline sp. We recommend a neck space of approx 17-23cm depending on your size. If there is neck shaping on the back of your jumper you should use this measurement.
You will need to have a multiple of 3 sts for the Shoulder Extensions.
Right shoulder
Using a 4mm hook, join White in top right-hand corner of joined Squares.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3, 2tr in st at base of ch-3, skip 4 sts, (3tr in next st, skip 2 sts) across to marker, 3tr in final st, turn.
Row 2 (WS) Ch3, 3tr in sp between each 3-tr group, tr in final st, turn.
Row 3 Ch3, 2tr in st at base of ch-3, skip first 3-tr group, 3tr in sp between each 3-tr group across to final group, skip final group, 3tr in final st, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-3 until piece measures 5cm less than the Jumper.
Fasten off.
Left shouder
Join White in next marked st and work as Right Shoulder Extensions.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Hem
Using 3.5mm hook, join Gold in first corner across bottom of joined Squares.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3, tr in each st across, turn.
Rep Row 1 until piece measures same length as Jumper.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To make up
Pin the piece to the shoulder, armhole and side-seam edges on the front of your jumper. Once happy, sew into place using matching colour thread.
Neckline edging
Using a 3.5mm hook, join Gold in any st around neckline.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, dc evenly around working into the back of the jumper, pm in sts in line with base of Shoulder Extensions, ss to beg dc.
Round 2 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st around, move markers up as you work, ss to beg dc.
Round 3 Ch3, *tr in each st to marker, tr2og next 2 sts, move marker up; rep from * to end, ss to top of beg ch-3.
Round 4 As Round 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
We hope you've enjoyed this free granny square jumper crochet pattern. Don’t forget if you need any help with your crochet stitches you can always check out our crochet for beginners guide. And if you’re looking to treat yourself, check out our list of the best crochet hooks and the best crochet kits for beginners.
Authors
Emma Friedlander-Collins is an upcycling and remaking champion, finding positive ways to use her craft powers for good and sharing them with anyone that wants them. Her books 'Crochet Hacking: Repair and Refashion with Crochet', 'Crochet Dress-Up', 'Big Hook Crochet' and '35 Crochet Bags' can be found online and in all good book stores. Emma has been featured in 'Mollie Makes', 'Simply Crochet, 'Inside Crochet', 'Love Crochet' and 'Crochet Now' magazines, and has contributed to a number of other online and paper publications. She has also collaborated with HobbyCraft, Hoooked Zpagetti, DMC, Crochyay Boxes and other yarn companies, and has had her yarn photography featured in a variety of publications from The Guardian to LoveCrochet.
