25 Best Free Patterns
Crochet Granny Square Cardigans
I’ve put together a list of the best free crochet Granny square cardigan patterns to inspire you to crochet your own unique and beautiful cardigan.
Granny squares are incredibly versatile and can be used in a number of different ways to create a crochet cardigan. You can construct a cardigan entirely from Granny squares that are joined together to form simple rectangles. Alternatively, you can use half squares to create a v-shaped neckline or combine them with other crochet stitches to achieve even more possibilities. These classic little squares offer so many options!
Free Written Patterns
Sparkling Daisy Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Hobbii
Designed by Jane Green of Beautiful Crochet Stuf, this is an easy pattern with a cute daisy square motif. The pattern is easy to follow and includes instructions for creating the square, a half square, and a schematic for joining the squares together. Once the squares are joined, the jacket is finished off with a simple border in Double Crochet.
SIZE: Five sizes – XS to 5XL – with a finished width ranging from 15½” to 31¼” (39-79.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. The jacket pictured above is made with Friends Cotton 8/8 and Flash It! from Hobbii.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a yarn needle.
Cropped Granny Square Cardigan in 10 Steps from Crochetlovemelbourne
This is a free tutorial for a cropped-length cardigan with full sleeves and long cuffs. The squares are made using the join-as-you-go method.
SIZE: One size (6-8 US), with information given on how to make the cardigan to your own measurements.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Paintbox DK Cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
Ariana Crochet Granny Square Cardigan by Amy Christoffers
The Ariana pattern turns the classic Granny Square on its side to create a diamond design. This is a free pattern rated for Intermediate skill levels. The ribbing on this cardigan is knitted.
SIZE: Two sizes S/M/L and XL/2X/3X. The finished cardigan has bust measurements of 40″ or 65″ (101.5 cm and 165 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Lanas from Berocco.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 1″ buttons, scissors, a measuring tape, a yarn needle, and 32″ (80 cm) circular knitting needles.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Knitting.
Wildflower Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Mama In A Stitch
The Wildflower Cardigan is a free, boho-inspired pattern with a boxy fit and a simple construction method. The body of the cardigan is assembled from pretty flower granny squares, and then the sleeves are crocheted directly onto the body section. It’s rated for Intermediate skill levels due to its use of the Puff Stitch in the Granny Square.
SIZE: XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL. The finished bust measurements range from 37½” to 52½” (95-133 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK weight yarn, e.g., Truboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 460-930 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
Oversized Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Premier Yarns
This is a free oversized crochet cardigan pattern in two sizes. The whole cardigan is constructed from Granny Squares that are seamed together, and then a crochet trim is added to finish.
SIZE: XS-L and 1X-5X. The finished bust measurements are 48″ and 72 ” (122 cm and 183 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 10-17 100 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, tapestry needle, tape measure, and stitch markers.
Red Heart Crochet Two-Colour Granny Square Jacket
This is an easy, free crochet jacket pattern featuring a graphic black and white Granny Square.
SIZE: XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. The cardigan has finished bust measurements ranging from 39¾” to 64¾” (101-164.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
The Kit Cardigan – Free Crochet Granny Square Cardigan Tutorial from Kitz Knitz
This free pattern and tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to creating a Granny square jacket using small squares. A detailed tutorial for making the classic and basic Granny squares is linked within the pattern.
SIZE: Customised to your measurements.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 1736 yards (1587 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a darning needle, and a measuring tape.
Men’s Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Hobbii
Floral Fusion is a free crochet pattern designed by Jane Green of Beautiful Crochet Stuff for Hobbii. The pattern is crocheted with classic floral granny squares featuring Double Crochet clusters (dc clusters) and is finished off the front post double crochet and back post double crochet ribbing. Instructions are included for ten different sizes, including larger sizes.
SIZE: 2XS to 5XL. The finished width of the jacket ranges from 18″ to 32¾” (46cm to 83 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Friends Wool from Hobbii.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, yarn needle. and a measuring tape.
Arlo Granny Square Crocheted Cardigan Pattern from Mama In A Stitch
The Arlo Cardigan is a free pattern for a long, oversized cardigan with wide sleeves.
SIZE: One size – XS to M. 33″ finished bust and 37″ length (84 cm x 94 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 510 g total. Four x 85 g skeins in the Fisherman colourway and two skeins in Natural Heather.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure.
Free Crochet Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Meghan Makes Do
This beautiful button-up cardigan features short sleeves and a Puff Stitch Granny Square that looks great in a solid colour. Different hook sizes are used to vary the size of the squares.
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and 2XL.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., I Love This Cotton!, from Hobby Lobby.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 1980 yards (1810 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm hook for the Small, 4.25 mm for Medium, 5 mm for Large, 5.5 mm for XL, and 6 mm for 2XL.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a measuring tape, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and five 1″ buttons.
Every Day Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Pattern from My Poppet Makes
This is a free “recipe” for a classic Granny Square cardigan with three-quarter sleeves and a v-shaped neckline. It includes instructions for the 1/2 Granny Square triangles and assumes you can crochet a basic granny square.
Granny Square Bomber Jacket from Violetta Gretsinger
This crochet jacket pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. It features a large Granny square in the centre back; the yoke and sleeves are worked separately in granny stitch, and it is finished with crochet ribbing.
SIZE: One size, with a finished back width of 23¼” (59 cm) and back length of 21½” (55 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn for the Granny Square and the ribbing, e.g., Jaipur Soft from Katia. And #0 / Thread / Lace / Light Fingering weight yarn for the body of the jacket, e.g., Maxi Sugar Rush from Scheepjes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 17″ (43 cm) zipper, scissors, a tape measure, sewing thread, a sewing needle, a yarn needle, and a steam iron.
Patchwork Crochet Cardigan: Free Pattern from Yarnspirations
This versatile pattern is a great project to use up all your leftover yarn scraps. The jacket is made up of five different squares that are worked flat. There is a Single Crochet square, a Herringbone Half Double Crochet square, a Moss Stitch square, a Textured Square, and a Ribbed square. The cardigan pictured uses Caron Big Donut O’Go format yarn, which is a great option, but it would also be fun to come up with your own different colours and combinations.
SIZE: XS/S/M – finished bust measurement is 45″ (114.5cm), L/XL – 51″ (129.5 cm), 2/3XL – 57″ (144.5 cm), and 4/5XL 65″ (165 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Big Donut O’Go from Caron.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, and a measuring tape.
Crochet Granny Square Jacket from Lion Brand
This is an easy-level pattern.
SIZE: S, M, L, 1X, and 2X. The finished bust measurements range from 39″ to 51″ (99-129.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 5-9 balls in the Succulent Colourway, 2-4 balls in Mint, and 2-4 balls in Goldenrod.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a large-eyed blunt needle.
The Graphic Statment Cardigan from Lion Brand
The Graphic Statment cardigan is an intermediate-level pattern designed by Vladimir Teriokhin for Lion Brand. It features a row of granny squares in the front panels but the rest of the cardigan is worked in groups of Double Crochet, which makes this pattern a bit quicker to complete than Granny square cardigan patterns that are made entirely from squares.
SIZE: S/M, L, and 1X/2X. Finished bust measurements range from 44-59″ (112-150 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Heartland from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Desert Sunset Granny Square Cardigan from Designs by Phanessa
This free crochet cardigan pattern uses traditional Granny squares in fun, retro-inspired combinations. A YouTube video tutorial accompanies the free written pattern, making it a good choice for beginners to follow along step-by-step.
SIZE: Nine sizes – XS to 5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Pound of Love from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1483-4325 yards total (1356-3955 m), depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure.
Granny Square Cardigan Crochet Pattern from Originally Lovely
This vintage-inspired crochet cardigan uses a classic, simple granny square design. The pattern includes a video tutorial for the Granny Squares.
SIZE: XS/S, M/L, XL/2X, and 3X/4X. The cardigan has finished bust measurements from 40″ to 64″ (101.5-152.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Nuboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1413-2826 yards (1291-2584 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, yarn needle, and tape measure.
The Grateful + Thankful Cardi from Hayhay Crochet
This cute, free pattern is for a cropped-length, slightly oversized granny square cardigan with a boxy fit. There is a video tutorial for this pattern, which is a great resource for visual learners to follow.
SIZE: Five sizes – XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL, and 3XL/4XL – the finished width of the cardigan ranges from 20″ to 32″ (51-81 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Buttons, scissors, a darning needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Single Crochet in the Back Loop Only and Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.
Tulip Square Cardi from Wilmade
This is a free pattern that includes a full step-by-step video tutorial.
SIZE: XS to 5XL. Finished bust measurements range from 34″ to 66″ (86-168 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Heartland from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 550-1355 yards (503-1239 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Single Crochet in the Back Loop Only, V-Stitch, and Puff Stitch.
Lakeside Coatigan from Coco Crochet Lee
There is a facebook video tutorial for this pattern, I’ve posted it here as the link is down in the comments on the blog post.
SIZE: XS/S, M/L. 1X/2X, 3X/5X. 39″-68″ bust measurement (99-172 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
The Granny Style Cardigan from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
The Granny Style cardigan is designed for summer and uses a sport-weight cotton blend. This is a beginner-friendly pattern, suitable for all skill levels, with lots of detail and a full video tutorial.
SIZE: XS/S, M/L, XL-3X, and 4X/5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Modern Granny Square Cardigan Pattern from Make & Do Crew
The Revival Cardigan is a free pattern featuring a hood and a panel of retro-inspired Granny Squares. The Granny Squares are joined as you go, and the rest of the cardigan is crocheted in Granny Stitch. The pattern was initially launched as a Crochet Along and is split into four parts, which include plenty of tips, detailed instructions, and photo and video tutorials to help you master all the necessary skills.
SIZE: Instructions are included for seven sizes, from Small to 5X, to fit actual bust measurements from 33″ to 57″ (84-145 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 775-1485 g of the main colour (Olive) and smaller amounts of the five accent colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.75 mm (J) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and a tape measure or gauge ruler.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Join-As-You-Go-Granny-Squares, Puff Stitches, and Double Crochet Cluster Stitches.
Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Cardigan from Kristine’s Day
This is a full tutorial for tuning cute sunflower-themed granny squares into a cozy cardigan.
SIZE: Small to Medium.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 550 g in Forest Green, 500 g in Sunflower Yellow, 250 g in Ocher Yellow, and 150 g in Soil Brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Crochet Granny Square Cardigan Tutorial by Stella M
This tutorial is divided into two parts and teaches you how to create a long crochet cardigan using a basic granny square pattern. The front and sleeves of the cardigan are made with granny squares, while the back panel is worked in black using the Treble Granny stitch.
Although the tutorial only uses basic crochet stitches and techniques, it doesn’t provide much information on sizing. I would recommend it for crocheters with some experience in creating garments.
Granny Square Cardigan: Free Pattern and Tutorial from Yarnutopia
This amazing granny square jacket pattern and tutorial was inspired by a cardigan designed by Rosetta Getty and worn by supermodel Gigi Hadid. The link for the written version of the free pattern is linked below; it has lots of details, including colour combinations and schematics. The pattern is for one size, with some suggestions for larger sizing.
SIZE: The tutorial and pattern are for the following measurements – Shoulders 16″ (40.5 cm), Arm Length 25″ (63.5 cm), and the length of the sweater is 37″ (94 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Buttons, scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
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