The Crochet Granny Square Dress is a creative and stylish project that transforms leftover yarn into a bold, wearable piece. This pattern combines classic granny squares with modern shaping to create a dress that feels both nostalgic and trendy.
Crochet Granny Square Dress
Designed to be fully customizable, the dress allows you to adjust the size, sleeve volume, and skirt flare to suit your body and style preferences. Whether you prefer a fitted bodice, dramatic puff sleeves, or a flowing skirt, this crochet granny square dress is a versatile project that celebrates color, texture, and sustainable crafting.
Materials
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight number 4 yarn in assorted colors
- Medium weight white yarn for borders and joining
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Making the Granny Squares
- Start with a slip knot, chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to form a ring
- Chain 2, work 2 double crochets into the ring, chain 2
- Repeat three times with 3 double crochets and chain 2
- Join with a slip stitch to complete round one
- Attach a new color in a corner space
- Chain 2, work 2 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets in the same corner
- Repeat the same corner sequence in all remaining corners
- Join with a slip stitch to finish round two
- Attach another color in a corner space
- Work 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets in each corner
- Work one set of 3 double crochets between corners on each side
- Join and fasten off to complete round three
- Repeat the same process using white yarn for the final border round
Assembling the Dress Body
- Arrange 7 granny squares in a round to form the bodice
- Measure the fit around your bust and adjust the number of squares if needed
- Join the squares using an invisible join through the back loops only
- Add extra rows of double crochet clusters at the top if more shoulder width is needed
Creating and Attaching Sleeves
- Join 10 granny squares together to form each sleeve tube
- Align the larger sleeve opening with the smaller armhole opening
- Sew the sleeve to the bodice while gently gathering for a puffed effect
Adding the Skirt
- Increase the number of squares to 12 across for the skirt section
- Build the skirt to four rows in length
- Attach the skirt to the bodice using the same gathering technique used for the sleeves
Finishing Details
- Work a half double crochet border around the sleeve edges
- Add a half double crochet border along the bottom hem
- Crochet two long chains for shoulder ties
- Attach the chains at the back shoulders and tie into bows
- Weave in all remaining ends neatly on the inside of the dress
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