Crochet Granny Square Baby Sweater – Sweet!
Even beginners can crochet this granny square baby sweater. Super easy and adorable.
Yes, you can crochet a Baby sweater using only Granny squares. By using only basic granny squares and very easy sewing you can make this cute little crochet granny square baby sweater. You will need 12 squares.
You can only any color combinations. Here I used two colors a lilac and white. If you like you can change colors on each row but I choose to work two rounds of lilac with my last two rounds in white.
I would recommend that you make your fourth row the same color on all your squares. This will help to hide any seam work by using that same matching color to sew all your pieces together.
This is a great way to use up your scraps of yarn as well. If you don’t know how to sew your pieces together don’t worry I have included the link for an easy to follow video tutorial. I show two methods for sewing your pieces together. Choose whichever your prefer.
This should fit a baby 6-9 months old. If you need to make it bigger you could either 1) Use a larger hook 2) Add another row on the granny squares to make larger squares.
Babies always need sweaters and this granny square crochet sweater makes a great gift. It seems every time I give one of these as gifts they are really appreciated. It works up pretty fast and people will be really impressed.
One thing I also love about this is that they are versatile and can be customized for any baby. Just simply choose your preferred colors. Even camo yarn can be used for those babies of service members. School colors are also a popular choice as are the traditional colors of pink for girls, blue for boys.
Skill Level: Beginner+
Materials You will need for your Granny Square sweater:
Baby weight 3 (fine) yarn in colors of your choice.. it takes less than 3 oz of each color.
Scissors
Yarn needle
G Crochet Hook (4mm)
1 yard of a soft coordinating ribbon (optional) you can choose to just chain 50 and use that as your tie
To begin: Make 12 granny squares
Please note: If you prefer for safety reasons you can eliminate the ribbon and use snaps. Place them even spaced.
Granny square pattern: (I used 2 colors, you can change colors each round if you like) Are you ready? “Let’s Get The Party Started!”
Instructions:
(color 1) chain 4, sl st into 1st ch
rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc here and thru out), 2dc into ring, *ch 3, 3dc into ring*, rep from * to * 2 more times, sl st into 3rd ch, sl into next 2 st, sl st into ch-3 space (you will be working inside the corner space)
rnd 2: ch 3, 2dc into ch-3 sp, ch 3, *3dc into ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3dc into ch-3 sp,*, rep from * to * two more times,sl st into 3rd ch, sl into next 2 st, sl into ch-3 space. Change color before completing your sl st in the ch-3 sp (you will be working inside the corner space)
rnd 3: (with color 2) ch 3, 2dc into ch-3 sp, ch 3, *3dc into ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3dc into ch-3 sp,*, rep from * to * two more times,sl st into 3rd ch, sl into next 2 st, sl into ch-3 space.
rnd 4:ch 3, 2dc into ch-3 sp, ch 3, *3dc into ch-3 sp, ch 2, 3dc into ch-3 sp,*, rep from * to * two more times,sl st into 3rd ch, sl into next 2 st, sl into ch-3 space. fasten off.
Check “Putting all together” section for further instructions.
If you have a different method for making granny square do whichever is easiest for you. If you prefer to see a video tutorial just click on the link below or video clip below.
Putting it all together:
After completing your 12 granny squares, you will be making 6 pieces of two squares each. This will give your 6 pieces that have 2 squares each (these 2 pieces will be forming a rectangle)
These 6 pieces is what you will be using to shape your sweater. Begin your seam on the 2nd ch of each corner and end on the following 2nd ch of the of that edge. Line up your squares to ensure you are sewing them correctly. Do this with all your pieces.
Please NOTE: Be sure your are sewing the same sides together, meaning both right sides should be facing in the same direction. See photo below
If you’re not sure how to sew your seams together or you need a reminder I have a quick video tutorial. Just click on the link or picture below.
How to Sew your pieces together Video tutorial
Back of Granny square sweater: Take 2 of your rectangles and sew them together along one edge to form a square. There will be four granny squares in this piece. (see photo) 
Front of Granny square sweater: Now you will be sewing the front pieces to your sweater. You will begin at the outer corner (the 2nd chain) and this time you will sew across and stop after the third double crochet of the second 3dc cluster. You will leave the remaining stitches free. This will form the neck opening. See photo below. Do this on both edges. Always ensure that the right side of the work is facing you).
Sleeves of Granny square sweater: Now take the remaining 2 pieces and line them up along the 2 squares in the center. Meaning the back of sweater and the front of the sweater. Sew your pieces the same way.
Beginning on the first side 2nd chain and ending on the 2nd chain of your edge. Your piece should resemble a letter t. (Well not exactly because the front pieces aren’t sewn shut). See photo below.
Sewing up sleeve and side seams: Now fold your piece with the back to the back and front to the front. You will be folding your sleeves to have one square to the back and one to the front. Sew along the side seams to close your sweater. See photo.
Finishing edge: Join yarn (your choice of color) along a stitch in the back of the sweater. Now, chain 1, and work 3 rows of single crochet around edges in front, back, and neck. Work 3 single crochet on the corner stitches of each row. Do the same for the sleeves. Fasten off.
Sew in all your tails.
Take your ribbon and feed it thru the front. I usually go to the second chain -3 space to avoid having it too close to the neck. If you are concerned about using a ribbon as a tie you can also use snaps. I have found some small snaps are my local sewing shop. Sew along the lilac yarn (edge yarn).
You are ready to enjoy your sweater.
Adorable granny square baby sweater
If you are a visual learner and prefer to see a video tutorial. Please watch my YouTube video Tutorial. It is only 13 minutes long and shows the entire process.
If you prefer to follow along with a video, please watch my Free YouTube tutorial. Link for video tutorial is on next page
Granny Square Baby Sweater Video Tutoria
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Very nice Yolanda. I enjoy making granny squares. Thank you for another wonderful tutorial.
hi Yolanda,
I have wanted to make a sweater for myself for a long time I make my pancho’s in the same manner. I just feel so silly to not realize it is just a rearrangement of squares and how to assemble it. thanks so much for all the help keep up the good work. nancy
This so easy to make.Can I add more rows and add buttons instead of ribbon also how can I add a hood to make it a hoodie.Thanks so much.
Hi Yolanda, i would love to win the Animal Lovie Blanket. Thanks so much.
What size would this be?
For approximately 6 -8 months.. you can make the squares larger for an older child by using a large hook or adding more rounds to your squares
Hi..super job on the tutorial..I’d love to see exactly how to do an adult one! Thanks..
I love this pattern but, there is no mention of what size of hook to use. I used baby yarn and a 3.75 and it turned out too small. My friend’s daughter loved it for her baby doll. I made it again using a 4.00 and it is the right size. I’m glad to have to discovered your web sight. Thank You.
I’m so sorry Cheryl. On the video I did mention it but I totally forgot on the blog post. For this sweater I used a G hook. I also think that tension has a lot to do with our sizes. I’m glad you were able to find a hook size that worked for you. Thanks for watching and reading
i love the way Yolanda teach the crochet , she is the best
Do you have the pattern for the hat to match the granny square sweater?
Hello,
The sweater is lovely. My plan when I found your post was 1 sweater but it is lovely enough that now I am planning 5.
My question is on making it larger.
I know you said simply doing larger squares would do that but do you by chance know roughly how much more for what age range?
Meaning you said this makes it for about a 6-9 month old. I am looking for 1-1 5 years. So you think 1 more row? Or maybe 2?
Also would I need another (additional) pair of squares on each sleeve as well? Or would that make the sleeves too long?
Thank you so much for your help.
Cindy