The Skittles Granny Square Sweater is a cozy, colorful crochet project built from classic granny squares of different sizes. This pattern is perfect for anyone who loves playful, oversized sweaters with a handmade charm.
Crochet Granny Square Sweater
Each square is worked in bright, fun shades and bordered with a soft main color, creating a warm and eye-catching patchwork look. Whether you want a relaxed everyday sweater or a bold statement piece, this design lets you customize colors, sizing, and fit as you go. It’s a beginner-friendly project with simple construction, making it a great choice for anyone who enjoys creative crochet wearables.
Materials
- Mohair yarn and an acrylic wool polyester blend
- Main border color in white
- Hook size 9 or 10
- Needle for seaming
Square Sizing
- Body squares made with 4 colorful rounds plus 1 border round
- Sleeve squares made with 5 colorful rounds plus 1 border round
Start the Granny Square
- Chain 4 and slip stitch to form a ring
- Chain 3 and make 2 double crochet into the ring
- Chain 3 to form the first corner
- Make 3 double crochet into the ring
- Chain 2 for the side
- Repeat two more times to create four clusters
- Slip stitch to join
Work Rounds Two and Three
- Join new yarn in any corner space
- Chain 3 then work 2 double crochet, chain 2, and 3 double crochet in the same corner
- Work 3 double crochet in each side space without chaining between
- Work corners the same way around
- Slip stitch to join each round
Add Final Border Round
- Join the main white border color in any corner
- Work 3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet in each corner
- Work 3 double crochet in every side space
- Slip stitch to finish
Prepare All Squares
- Make 22 body squares for the front and back
- Make 8 sleeve squares with the larger sizing
Seam the Squares
- Lay out all body and sleeve squares
- Seam squares together using white yarn and a needle
- Keep seams slightly loose for flexibility
Build the Sweater Body
- Seam 11 squares for the front panel and 11 for the back
- Join panels at the shoulders using one square at each shoulder
- Seam the sides together
Build the Sleeves
- Join 4 squares for each sleeve
- Seam the sleeve sides
- Attach sleeves to the body
Create the Neckline
- Switch to a smaller hook
- Work a row of double crochet around the neckline
- Add decrease stitches at seam areas to shape the neck
- Work regular double crochet between decrease points
Add Finishing Borders
- Work one to three rows of half double crochet on the neckline
- Add the same border to the bottom hem
- Add the same border to sleeve cuffs
- Weave in all yarn ends
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