Granny Story Crochet Top Pattern

Crochet enthusiasts, rejoice! The Granny Story Crochet Top is a delightful project that combines traditional granny square motifs with modern style. With this pattern, you can create a charming top that is perfect for any season. Made with soft Caron® All Day Cotton™, this top is lightweight and breathable, making it a wardrobe staple for casual outings or layered looks. Let’s dive into the details of this fun crochet project!

About the Design

The Granny Story Top is designed to showcase beautiful granny squares, giving it a vibrant and whimsical flair. This pattern incorporates clusters and various stitch techniques to create dimension and texture. The construction focuses on using multiple motifs joined together, making it a rewarding project to complete.

Sizes

This pattern is available in a range of sizes to fit various body types:

• XS/S
• M
• L
• XL
• 2/3XL
• 4/5XL

Finished Measurements

The finished measurements for the Granny Story Top vary by size. When finished, the top will be approximately:

• XS/S: [insert measurement]
• M: [insert measurement]
• L: [insert measurement]
• XL: [insert measurement]
• 2/3XL: [insert measurement]
• 4/5XL: [insert measurement]

Materials

this Pattern

For this project, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

• Caron® All Day Cotton™ (3.5 oz / 100 g; 173 yds / 158 m)
  • Main Color (MC): Cherry (00024)
    • XS/S: 2 balls; 340 yds / 310 m
    • M: 3 balls; 375 yds / 340 m
    • L: 3 balls; 412 yds / 375 m
    • XL: 3 balls; 445 yds / 405 m
    • 2/3XL: 3 balls; 480 yds / 435 m
    • 4/5XL: 3 balls; 512 yds / 465 m
  • Contrast A: Grape Popsicle (00020)
    • XS/S: 2 balls; 286 yds / 260 m
    • M: 2 balls; 315 yds / 286 m
    • L: 2 balls; 346 yds / 315 m
    • XL: 3 balls; 375 yds / 340 m
    • 2/3XL: 3 balls; 402 yds / 365 m
    • 4/5XL: 3 balls; 430 yds / 390 m
  • Contrast B: Summer Night (00017)
    • 1 ball; 105 yds / 95 m (XS/S)
    • 1 ball; 115 yds / 105 m (M)
    • 1 ball; 127 yds / 115 m (L)
    • 1 ball; 140 yds / 125 m (XL)
    • 1 ball; 150 yds / 135 m (2/3XL)
    • 1 ball; 160 yds / 145 m (4/5XL)

Crochet Hook

• Size: U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions

• Susan Bates® stitch markers
• Susan Bates® yarn needle

Gauge

To ensure your top fits perfectly, check your gauge. The recommended gauge is vital to maintain the dimensions specified in this pattern.

Crochet Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations. Here’s a quick reference:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• yoh: yarn over hook
• sp: space
• Rep: repeat

Construction Overview

The Granny Story Top is constructed using a series of granny square motifs. You will make several motifs and then join them together to form the body of the top. The pattern features a ribbed bottom edge, which gives it a snug finish. Finally, the upper section is shaped to create armholes and a neckline that flatters.

Round-by-Round Instructions

Motif

[Make 27 (30-33-36-42-45)]

1. With B, ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. See diagram on page 3.

2. 1st rnd: Ch 2. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice in same sp as sl st. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – Beg Cluster made. [Ch 2. Cluster. (Ch 5. Cluster. Ch 2. Cluster) 3 times] all in ring. Ch 5. Join with sl st to top of Beg Cluster. Fasten off.

3. 2nd rnd: Join A with sl st to any ch-5 sp. Beg Cluster in same sp as sl st.
   Ch 2. Skip next Cluster. 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Skip next Cluster.
   (Cluster. Ch 2. Cluster) in next corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to once. Cluster in first ch-5 sp. Ch 1. Join with 1 hdc to top of Beg Cluster.

4. 3rd rnd: Beg Cluster around post of joining hdc. Ch 2. Skip next Cluster. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Skip next Cluster.
   (Cluster. Ch 2. Cluster) in next corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to once. Cluster in same sp as beg Cluster. Ch 2. Join with 1 sl st to top of Beg Cluster. Fasten off.

5. 4th rnd: Join MC with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st.
   2 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp.
   (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to once. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Assembly / Body Construction

Motifs Body: Join 3 Strips of 9 (10-11-12-14-15) Motifs together through back loops and using a Flat Sl st with matching color. Sew sides of strips together to create a tube for the body of the top.

Ribbing: With MC, ch 8.

1. 1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 7 sc.

2. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
   Rep last row until ribbing, when slightly stretched, measures 36 (40-44-48-56-60)” [91.5 (101.5-112-122-142-152.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off.

Join ribbing: Working through both thicknesses, work 1 row of sc across last row and remaining loops of foundation ch to join in rnd.

Lay Motifs Body flat, centering motifs evenly for Front and Back. Sew Ribbing to bottom edge, using whip st and MC, placing ribbing seam at the side of the top.

Upper Section

Keep Motifs Body flat, place stitch markers 2 (2½-3-3-3½-4)” [5 (6-7.5-7.5-9-10) cm] in from each side of Front and Back.

BACK (Upper Section Shaping)

1. With RS facing, join MC with sl st at the right marker of Back.

2. Shape armholes: 1st row: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout). Work 48 (52-56-62-66-76) dc evenly spaced across top of Motifs Body to next marker. Turn. 49 (53-57-63-67-77) dc.

3. 2nd row: Ch 3. Skip first 2 dc. 1 dc in sp between skipped and next dc.
   *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 47 (51-55-61-65-75) dc.

4. Rep last row 2 (2-2-4-4-6) times more, dec 2 dc each row. 43 (47-51-53-57-63) dc remaining.

5. 1st row: (RS). Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc.
   1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 43 (47-51-53-57-63) dc.*

6. Rep last row until armhole measures 7 (7-8-8-9-9)” [18 (18-20.5-20.5-23-23) cm], ending on a WS row.

7. Shape back neck: 1st row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc. (1 dc in sp between next 2 dc) 8 (10-11-12-12-14) times. Fasten off. 10 (12-13-14-14-16) dc.

FRONT (Upper Section Shaping)

1. With RS facing, join MC with sl st at the right marker of Front.

2. Work from 1st row to 1st row as given for Back.

3. Rep last row until armhole measures 4 (4-5-5-6-6)” [10 (10-12.5-12.5-15-15) cm], ending on a WS row.

4. Shape left front neck: 1st row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc. (1 dc in sp between next 2 dc) 11 (13-14-15-15-17) times. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 13 (15-16-17-17-19) dc remaining.

5. 2nd row: Ch 3. Skip first 2 dc. 1 dc in sp between skipped and next dc.
   *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 12 (14-15-16-16-18) dc.

6. 3rd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc.
   *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 11 (13-14-15-15-17) dc.

7. 4th row: As 2nd row. 10 (12-13-14-14-16) dc.

8. 5th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc.
   *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 10 (12-13-14-14-16) dc.

9. Rep last row until armhole measures the same length as Back, ending on a RS row. Fasten off.

10. Shape right front neck: 1st row: (RS). Skip next 18 (18-20-20-24-26) dc. Join MC with sl st to next sp between last skipped dc and the next dc. Ch 3. (1 dc in sp between next 2 dc) 11 (13-14-15-15-17) times. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 13 (15-16-17-17-19) dc.

11. 2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc.
    *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 3 dc. Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 12 (14-15-16-16-18) dc.

12. 3rd row: Ch 3. Skip first 2 dc. 1 dc in sp between skipped and next dc.
    *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 11 (13-14-15-15-17) dc.

13. 4th row: As 2nd row. 10 (12-13-14-14-16) dc.

14. 5th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in sp between first and next dc.
    *1 dc in sp between next 2 dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Skip next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 10 (12-13-14-14-16) dc.

15. Rep last row until armhole measures the same length as Back, ending on a RS row. Fasten off.

Sew shoulder seams.

Neck Ribbing and Armhole Ribbing

Neck Ribbing

1. With MC, ch 4.
   1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 3 sc.
   2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to the end of the row. Turn.
   Rep last row until work from the beginning, when slightly stretched, measures length to fit around neck edge, ending on a WS row. Beg at the left shoulder, sew in place as you work. Fasten off. Sew ends together.

Armhole Ribbing

Work from * to * as given for Neck ribbing.
Rep last row until work from the beginning, when slightly stretched, measures length to fit around the armhole, ending on a WS row. Beg at the center of the underarm, sew in place as you work. Fasten off. Sew ends together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

The pattern uses a size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook, although you can choose the size needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

The Granny Story Crochet Top is primarily worked in rounds for the granny squares, followed by row-by-row construction for the ribbing and shaping of the top.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, the project involves assembling multiple granny square motifs and joining them together with ribbing at the bottom.

What type of yarn is recommended for this top?

The pattern calls for Caron® All Day Cotton™, which is soft, breathable, and perfect for creating a lightweight top.

How many motifs do I need to make for this top?

You will need to make 27 (30-33-36-42-45) motifs, depending on the size chosen.

Conclusion

The Granny Story Crochet Top is a delightful crochet project that melds traditional crafting techniques with a contemporary style. With a variety of sizes available, this pattern is perfect for anyone looking to create a beautiful handmade piece. Get started today, and let your crochet skills shine through!