It’s summer and festival season! That’s why we’re excited to share this free Crochet Pattern for a fantastic Granny Square summer top with you. This top is perfect for hot summer days and looks great with jeans, a skirt, or shorts. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to crochet this summer top step by step. Keep reading!
The Granny Square has become a staple of the fashion scene, so we set out to crochet a fantastic summer top. The top is crocheted with the fine organic cotton yarn Pink Label Organic Cotton and is the perfect piece to wear to a festival or party! Mix and match your favorite colors of the yarn and get started right away with the Free Crochet Pattern.
Crochet a Granny Square Summer Top
Tools & Supplies
To crochet this summer top, you'll need the following:
- 3 balls of Pink Label Organic Cotton 056 Daisy
- 1 ball of Pink Label Organic Cotton in colors 082 Jane, 093 Ashley, 070 Angel, 018 Lisa, 012 Lizz, 050 Grace, and 039 Vivian
- 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
- A pair of scissors
- A needle to weave in the ends
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Sizes
This top is available in sizes S, M, and L and has a slim, cropped fit. Would you like to make the top longer? Then crochet 4 extra granny squares and attach them to the bottom. For the largest size, be sure to have an extra ball of white yarn on hand, just in case.
Dimensions for size S
- Granny Square length/width: 12.5 cm
- Diagonal Granny Square: 17.5 cm
- Number of turns: 7
- Total width at the top: 35 cm
- Total length of the top: 46 cm
Dimensions for size M
- Granny Square length/width: 14 cm
- Diagonal measurement of the Granny Square: 19.5 cm
- Number of turns: 8
- Total width at the top: 39 cm
- Total length of top: 50 cm
Dimensions for size L
- Granny Square length/width: 15 cm
- Diagonal measurement of the Granny Square: 21.5 cm
- Number of turns: 9
- Total width at the top: 43 cm
- Total length of the top: 54 cm
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
Before we start crocheting, it’s helpful to be familiar with the following stitches and abbreviations:
- l = chain stitch
- hv = slip stitch
- v = single crochet stitch
- pc = double crochet
- dstk = treble crochet
Free Crochet Pattern: Granny Square Summer Top
Granny Color Gradient
For the granny squares’ color gradient, alternate the different colors to your liking. Finish each granny square with 2 rounds of White.
Size S:
- Row 1: Color A
- Rows 2 & 3: Color B
- Rows 4 & 5: Color C
- Rows 6 & 7: Color: White
Size M:
- Rows 1 & 2: Color A
- Rows 3 & 4: Color B
- Rows 5 & 6: Color C
- Rows 7 & 8: Color: White
Size L:
- Rows 1, 2, and 3: Color A
- Rows 4 & 5: Color B
- Rows 6 & 7: Color C
- Rows 8 & 9: Color: White
Granny Square
Crochet a total of 12 full granny squares and 4 half granny squares.
Sizes S, M, and L
Round 1: Start with a magic loop and crochet 4 chain stitches into the loop; these count as the first treble crochet. Crochet a second treble crochet together, 1 chain stitch.*Crochet 2 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch*; repeat *-* 10 times and join with a slip stitch in the 4th chain stitch you started with. (You will have a total of 12 double crochets crocheted together.)
Row 2: Crochet a slip stitch into the chain space between the first and second joined double crochets from Row 1. 3 chain stitches (counts as 1 double crochet), work a second joined double crochet, 1 chain stitch. Crochet 2 double crochets together in the next chain stitch from Row 1, 1 chain stitch, 2 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch, and 2 more double crochets together in the next chain stitch, 1 chain stitch. 2 double crochets together in the next chain stitch, 1 chain stitch*. Repeat *-* 2 times. 2 double crochets worked together in the next chain space, 1 chain stitch, 2 double crochets worked together, 1 chain stitch, and 2 more double crochets worked together in the next chain space, 1 chain stitch. Join the round with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch from the first double crochet.
Round 3: Crochet with slip stitches into the chain space between the 2-2 joined double crochets from Round 2.*3 chain stitches (counts as 1 double crochet), crochet a second and third double crochet together (= 3 joined double crochets), 1 chain stitch.* Crochet 3 double crochets worked together into the next space between 2 double crochets worked together from the previous round, 1 chain stitch, crochet 3 double crochets worked together, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets worked together, 1 chain stitch into the next space, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets worked together * repeat 3 times *. Join with a single crochet stitch in the 3rd chain stitch of the first double crochet.
Row 4: Crochet with slip stitches to the chain stitch between two 3-double crochet clusters from Row 3. *Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), crochet 2 more double crochets into the same stitch, crochet 3 double crochets into the next chain stitch. Crochet 3 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 treble crochets in the next space, 3 treble crochets in the next space, 3 treble crochets in the next space * repeat 3 times *
Row 5: Crochet a slip stitch into the space between the 3rd and 4th double crochets of the previous row, then change colors.*Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), work 2 more double crochets into the same stitch, skip 3 double crochets, work 3 double crochets into this space, skip 3 double crochets, work 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, and 3 more double crochets into the same space (for a total of 6 double crochets with a chain stitch between the 3rd and 4th double crochets). Skip 3 double crochets and crochet 3 double crochets between 2 double crochets. Repeat this 5 times until you reach the corner again. Crochet 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, and 3 double crochets in the corner. Finish the round and fasten off with a slip stitch.
Row 6: Repeat Row 5
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Sizes M & L
Row 8: Repeat Row 5
Size L:
Row 9: Repeat Row 5
Slip stitch into the space between 3 double crochets, work 3 double crochets, skip 3 stitches, and work 3 more double crochets. In the corners, work 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, and 3 double crochets. Repeat until you reach the beginning of the round, then join with a slip stitch.
In row 6, crochet 6 sets of 3 double crochets along the four sides and 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets in the corners. Change colors.
Row 7: 7 x 3 double crochets along the sides and 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets in the corners.
Row 8: 8 x 3 double crochets along the sides and 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets in the corners.
Half Granny Square/triangle
These are crocheted back and forth.
Round 1: Make a magic loop and crochet 4 chain stitches into the loop; this counts as the first treble crochet. Crochet a second treble crochet together, 1 chain stitch.*Crochet 2 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch*; repeat 4 times (you’ll have a total of 6 double crochets crocheted together). Turn the work. Crochet the half double crochets back and forth.
Round 2: *3 chain stitches (counts as 1 double crochet), crochet a second double crochet together, 1 chain stitch. Crochet 2 double crochets together between the 1st and 2nd double crochets worked together in Row 1, 1 chain stitch. 2 double crochets worked together, 1 chain stitch,*2 double crochets worked together, 1 chain stitch, and 2 more double crochets worked together in the same space, 1 chain stitch**Repeat once* Turn the work.
Round 3: 3 chain stitches (counts as 1 double crochet), crochet a second and third double crochet together (= 3 double crochets worked together), 1 chain stitch. Work 3 double crochets worked together into the next space between 2 double crochets worked together from the previous round, 1 chain stitch, *crochet 3 double crochets worked together into the next space, 1 chain stitch.* Crochet 3 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch. You’ve now reached the corner; crochet 3 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch, and 3 double crochets together, 1 chain stitch. Repeat *-* 4 times. Turn the work.
Row 4: 4 chain stitches, 2 treble crochets in the same stitch, *work 3 treble crochets in the next space*. Repeat *-* 3 times. In the corner, crochet 3 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 treble crochets. Repeat *-* 4 times. Crochet 3 treble crochets into the 3 chain stitches from the previous round. Turn the work.
Row 5: 3 chain stitches, 2 double crochets in the same stitch, *skip 3 stitches and crochet 3 double crochets between the 2 double crochets from Row 4* Repeat *-* 4 times. In the corner, work 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets. Repeat *-* 6 times. Turn the work.
Row 6: Repeat Row 5
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Sizes M & L
Row 8: Repeat Row 5
Size L:
Row 9: Repeat Row 5 
Arrange the squares and triangles, and then place them as shown in the attached photo.
When crocheting the longer top, 4 additional squares are used.
Crochet the squares and triangles together diagonally using a flat slip stitch in the bottom loops of the last round.
Bottom edge of the top
Use the color White.
Round 1: Start at the bottom of the top, work 3 double crochets into each double crochet of the triangles (my triangle consists of 8 rounds, so a total of 16 x 3 double crochets). Between the triangles, work 3 double crochets into the chain stitch of the adjacent square.
Row 2: Repeat Row 1
3rd round:
1 chain stitch (counts as the 1st single crochet),* 1 chain stitch, skip 1 stitch, 1 single crochet, 1 chain stitch, skip 1 stitch, 1 single crochet, 1 chain stitch, skip 1 stitch, 1 single crochet, 2 chain stitches, slip stitch in the 2 loops of the single crochet (=picoot),* repeat * * to the end of the round, close with a slip stitch.
Shoulder straps
Use the color White.
Join in the corner of the top square, crochet *3 (counts as 1 double crochet), 3 double crochets, 1 chain stitch above the chain stitch of the corner square, 3 double crochets, and turn the work.*
Repeat this round 30 times, then crochet to the opposite square.
Finish off the neckline and armholes with slip stitches in the front loops of the single crochets on the last round of the square.
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And there you have it—your very own crocheted Granny Square summer top! I hope you like this pattern as much as I do and that you had a lot of fun crocheting your top. Don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media using the hashtag #Yarnplaza. Happy crocheting, and see you next time!
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