Free Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater Pattern Red & White

This crochet granny stitch sweater pattern is perfect for beginners who want to create a cozy, stylish garment with a simple construction. The design is built from granny-style triangle panels that are squared off and joined to form a comfortable, relaxed-fit sweater.

Crochet Granny Stitch Sweater

With adjustable sizing based on your measurements, this project offers flexibility in length, sleeve fit, and overall look. The textured ribbed edges add a neat finish, making it great for everyday wear and easy to customize with colors and stripes.

Materials

6 mm crochet hook
Medium weight yarn (approx. 3.5 skeins total)
Tape measure
Scissors
Stitch markers

Stitch Key

Ch – Chain
DC – Double Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Ch-1 Sp – Chain 1 Space
Ch-2 Sp – Chain 2 Space
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

Constructing the Main Panels (Front and Back)

The front and back panels are identical. Begin with a triangle, increase to shoulder width, continue straight for length, then square off.

Increasing Triangle (Shoulders)

Start with a Magic Ring
Ch 4 counts as DC and Ch 1
Work 3 DC into ring, Ch 2, 3 DC, Ch 1, 1 DC
Pull tail to close ring
Ch 4 turn
3 DC in first Ch-1 Sp
Ch 1 skip 3 DC
In center Ch-2 Sp work Shell (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC)
Ch 1 skip next 3 DC
In last Ch-1 Sp work 3 DC, Ch 1, DC
Ch 4 turn

3 DC in first Ch-1 Sp

Ch 1 skip 3 DC
3 DC in next Ch-1 Sp
Ch 1 skip 3 DC
Shell (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC) in center
Work 3 DC in each Ch-1 Sp with Ch 1 between
End with 3 DC, Ch 1, DC in last Sp
Repeat the final row until the triangle width equals shoulder-to-shoulder measurement

Working Straight (Body Length)

Ch 2 turn
Skip first 4 stitches
3 DC in next Ch-1 Sp
Ch 1 then 3 DC in each Ch-1 Sp across
Work Shell in center
Skip last cluster, finish with DC in last Sp
Ch 2 turn
Skip first 4 stitches
3 DC in next Ch-1 Sp
Continue pattern, Shell at center
End with DC in last Sp
Repeat these two rows until desired sweater length

Squaring Off Panel (Neckline)

Side 1

Ch 2 turn
3 DC in next Ch-1 Sp and continue across
In center Ch-2 Sp place 1 DC
Ch 2 turn skip first stitches
3 DC in next Sp work to end, finish with DC
Repeat decreasing rows until only one 3 DC cluster remains
Work last cluster and DC to finish, Ch 1 cut yarn

Side 2

Attach yarn in center Ch-2 Sp
Ch 2 and 3 DC in next Ch-1 Sp
Repeat same decrease method as Side 1 until one cluster remains
Fasten off

Sleeves and Assembly

Sleeves

Make two sleeve panels using same method as body panel
Work fewer rows for smaller width (approx. 16.5 inches wide or 20 increase rows)
Follow Working Straight and Squaring steps to form rectangles