GRANNY SQUARE

SKIRT AND TOP

Skill Level: EASY
Pattern: M24072 TC

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LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON® SPECIAL STITCHES
GRANNY SQUARE SKIRT AND TOP hdc2tog (hdc 2 sts together) (Yarn over, insert
hook in next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn
INTERMEDIATE over and draw through all 5 loops on hook – 1 st
decreased.
SIZES hdc3tog (hdc 3 sts together) (Yarn over, insert
XS (S, M, L) (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X) hook in next st and draw up a loop) 3 times,
Finished Chest About 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on hook
54, 58) in. (76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137, – 2 sts decreased.
147.5) cm)
Finished Top Length About 19 (19 1/2, 20, 20 PATTERN STITCHES
1/2) (21, 21 1/2, 21 1/2, 22) in. (48.5 (49.5, 51, Corner Granny
52) (53.5, 54.5, 54.5, 56) cm), not including With A, make a magic ring.
scalloped edging Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in ring, [ch
1, 3 dc in ring] twice, ch 1, 2 dc in ring – Two
Finished Hip About 32 (36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 3-dc groups, 3 ch-1 sps, and a 2-dc at beg and
60) in. (81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112) (122, 132, 142, 152.5) end of row.
cm) Pull gently but firmly on beg tail to close ring.
Finished Skirt Length About 16 (16 1/2, 17, Fasten off.
17 1/2) (18, 18 1/2, 19, 19 1/2) in. (40.5 (42, 43, Row 2: From RS, draw up a loop of B in top of
44.5) (45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5) cm), not including beg ch-3, ch 3 (counts as dc), (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)
scalloped edging in each of next 3 ch-1 sps, dc in last dc – Six
3-dc groups, 3 corner ch-1 sps, and a dc at beg
MATERIALS and end of row.
• LION BRAND® 24/7 COTTON® (Art. # 761) Fasten off.
#156 Mint 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls (A) Row 3: From RS, draw up a loop of C in top of
#100 White 2 (2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 4, 4) balls (B) beg ch-3, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, *
#103 Pink Lemonade 6 (7, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in next sp
balls (C) between 3-dc groups; rep from * once more, (3
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in last dc –
Eight 3-dc groups, 3 ch-1 sps and 2 dc at beg
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS and end of row.
Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) Fasten off.
One yd (1 meter) of 1-2 in. (2.5-5 cm) wide Row 4: From RS, draw up a loop of C in top
elastic of beg ch-3, ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc
Sewing needle and thread across, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-1
sp – 44 sc and 3 corner ch-3 sps.
GAUGE Fasten off.
1 Granny Square = about 3 1/4-3 1/2 in. (8.5-9
cm) square. Granny Rows Pattern
Note: Granny Square width decreases slightly Row 1 (RS): From RS, draw up a loop of A in
when sewn into Panels. corner ch-sp so that you are ready to work
16 hdc + 12 rows/rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm). along side edge of piece, ch 2 (counts as hdc),
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. (sk next 2 sc, 3 hdc in next sc) 3 times, sk next
2 sc, * 3 hdc in seam between Granny Squares,
(sk next 2 sc, 3 hdc in next sc) 3 times; rep from
* to end of side, 3 hdc in corner ch-sp.
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Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, 3 dc in each 3. We worked an hdc in each st, ch-sp,
sp between 3-st groups across, 3 dc in top of and seam along the side edges of
beg-ch. Grannies. And, we worked, *1 hdc in
Rep Row 2 for Granny Rows pattern. end of next row, 2 hdc in end of next
row; rep from * along the ends of hdc
Granny Square rows.
With A, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring,
(ch 1, 3 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with sl st Rnd 1: Draw up loop of yarn in indicated sp,
in top of beg ch-3 – you will have four 3-dc ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc evenly spaced along
groups and 4 ch-1 sps in this rnd. edge; join with sl st in top of beg ch-2.
Fasten off. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in
Pull gently but firmly on beg tail to close ring. each st around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-
Rnd 2: From RS, draw up a loop of B in any ch-1 2.
sp, ch 3 (counts as dc, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, (3 Rep Rnd 2 for HDC Rnds pattern.
dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in each of next 3 ch-1 sps, 3 dc
again in first ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with sl st in top of Scalloped Edging
beg ch-3 – Eight 3-dc groups and 4 ch-1 sps.
Fasten off. Note: Scalloped edging works over a
Rnd 3: From RS, draw up a loop of C in any ch-1 multiple of 6 sts. If you do not have a
sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, * multiple of 6 sts, don’t worry. You can
3 dc in next sp between 3-dc groups, (3 dc, ch simply skip a more or fewer sts when
1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp (corner made); rep from working the last few scallops to make the
* 2 more times, 3 dc in next sp between 3-dc edging pattern work.
groups, 3 dc again in first ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with
sl st in top of beg ch-3 – Twelve 3-dc groups
Rnd 1: Sk next 2 sts, 6 dc in next st, sk next 2
and 4 corner ch-1 sps (Three 3-dc groups along
sts, * sl st in next st, sk next 2 sts, 6 dc in next
each of 4 sides between corner ch-1 sps).
st, sk next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl
Do not fasten off.
st in first sl st.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, beg in same st as joining sl st, * sc
Fasten off.
in each st to next corner ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc)
in corner ch-1 sp; rep from * 3 more times; join
Upper Left Granny
with sl st in first sc – 44 sc and 4 corner ch-2
With A, make a magic ring.
sps (11 sc along each of 4 sides).
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), [3 dc in ring,
Fasten off.
ch 1] twice, dc in ring – Two 3-dc groups, 2 ch-1
sps, and a dc at beg and end of row.
HDC Rnds Pattern
Pull gently but firmly on beg tail to close ring.
Notes: Fasten off.
1. To “work hdc evenly spaced,” you Row 2: From RS, draw up a loop of B in top
need to place hdc sts so that the edge of beg ch-3, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in sp
stays flat and doesn’t pucker or flare. between first 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in each of
2. You can place hdc sts wherever you next 2 ch-1 sps, dc in last dc – Five 3-dc groups,
wish as long as the edge stays flat. 2 ch-1 sps, and dc at beg and end of row.
You may need to unravel and try again Fasten off.
to achieve the best results.

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Row 3: From RS, draw up a loop of C in top of length and shaping.
beg ch-3, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in same st, * 2. Granny Squares are worked in joined rnds,
3 dc in next sp between 3-dc groups, (3 dc, ch with same side always facing you. Do not
1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * once more, 2 turn at the beg of rnds.
dc in last dc – Seven 3-dc groups, 2 ch-1 sps, 1 3. Use any seaming method you prefer to sew
dc at beg and 2 dc at end of row. pieces together.
Fasten off. 4. A waistband is worked around top edge
Row 4: From RS, join C with sc in top of beg of Skirt and elastic is inserted to provide a
ch-3, sc in same st, sc in each st, working (sc, customizable fit. The skirt can be worn high
ch 2, sc) in each ch-1 sp – 28 sc and 2 ch-2 sps. or low on the waist.
Fasten off. 5. Scalloped Edgings are worked around all
edges of assembled Top and Skirt.
Upper Right Granny
With A, make a magic ring. TOP PANELS (make 2)
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), 3 dc in Make 14 (18, 18, 22) (26, 26, 28, 28) Granny
ring, ch 1, 4 dc in ring – Two 3-dc groups, 2 ch-1 Squares; 2 (2, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0) Corner Grannies,
sps, and a dc at beg and end of row. 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1) Upper Left Granny, and 0
Pull gently but firmly on beg tail to close ring. (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1) Upper Right Granny for each
Fasten off. Panel.
Row 2: From RS, draw up a loop of B in 3rd ch
of beg ch-4, ch 3 (counts as dc), (3 dc, ch 1, 3 Arrange Granny Squares into 2 Top Panels as
dc) in beg ch-sp, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 shown in Layout Diagrams and, with C, sew
sp, 3 dc in sp between last 2 dc, dc in last dc – Squares together. We recommend sewing
Five 3-dc groups, 2 ch-1 sps, and dc at beg and Granny Squares into strips first then sewing
end of row. strips together.
Fasten off.
Row 3: From RS, draw up a loop of C in top of Side Edging
beg ch-3, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, * From RS, with C, work in Granny Rows along
(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in next sp one side edge of Panel until Panel measures
between 3-dc groups; rep from * once more, 3 about 15 (17, 19, 21) (23, 25, 27, 29) in. (38 (43,
dc in sp between last 3-dc group and last dc, 48.5, 53.5) (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5) cm) wide.
dc in last dc – Seven 3-dc groups, 2 ch-1 sps, 2 Note: If the Panels are already the indicated
dc at beg and 1 dc at end of row. width, you do not need to add side edging.
Fasten off. Fasten off.
Row 4: From RS, join C with sc in top of beg
ch-3, sc in each st, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each Back
ch-1 sp and 2 sc in last st – 28 sc and 2 ch-2 sps. From RS, draw up a loop of C at beg of top
Fasten off. edge of back, ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 40
(50, 52, 54) (62, 64, 66, 66) hdc evenly spaced
NOTES all the way across edge.
1. Top and Skirt are both made from 2 Panels Next row: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn,
of Granny Squares. Granny Rows are worked hdc in each st across.
along one side edge of each Panel to add Rep last row until armholes measure about 6
width. Rows/rnds of half double crochet are 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8) (8 1/2, 9, 9, 9 1/2) in. (16.5 (18, 19,
worked along top and lower edges to add 20.5) (21.5, 23, 23, 24) cm).
Fasten off.

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 Work in even rows of hdc until armhole
Front measures about the same as back armholes.
From RS, draw up a loop of C at beg of top Fasten off.
edge of front, ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 40
(50, 52, 54) (62, 64, 66, 66) hdc evenly spaced FINISHING TOP
all the way across edge. Sew side edges of Top Panels together.
Next row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn, hdc in Sew shoulder seams.
each st across.
Rep last row until armhole measures about 3 Lower Edging
1/2 (4, 4 1/2, 5) (5 1/2, 6, 6, 6 1/2) in. (9 (10, 11.5, From RS, with C and beg in lower edge at
12.5) (14, 15, 15, 16.5) cm), end with a WS row as one side seam, work in HDC Rnds until piece
the last row you work. measures about 19 (19 1/2, 20, 20 1/2) (21, 21
1/2, 21 1/2, 22) in. (48.5 (49.5, 51, 52) (53.5, 54.5,
Left Shoulder 54.5, 56) cm) from beg.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as a st), Work Scalloped Edging.
turn, hdc in next 8 (11, 12, 13) (15, 15 16, 16) sts, Fasten off.
hdc2tog, hdc in next st; leave rem sts unworked
for front neck and right shoulder – 10 (13, 14, 15) Armhole Edging
(17, 17, 18, 18) hdc. Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of C in edge of
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc underarm, ch 2 (does not count as a st), work
in first st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across – 9 (12, hdc evenly spaced all the way around armhole
13, 14) (16, 16, 17, 17) hdc. edge, working hdc3tog at each corner; join
Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc with sl st in first sc.
in each st to last 3 sts, hdc2tog, hdc in last st – Work Scalloped Edging.
8 (11, 12, 13) (15, 15, 16, 16) hdc. Fasten off.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until only 8 (9, 10, 11) (12, 12, Rep around 2nd armhole.
13, 13) sts rem.
Work in even rows of hdc until armhole Neck Edging
measures about the same as back armholes. Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of C in neck
Fasten off. edge at one shoulder seam, ch 2 (does not
count as a st), work hdc evenly spaced all the
Right Shoulder way around neck edge, working hdc3tog at
Row 1 (RS): From RS, sk next 18 (22, 22, 22) each corner; join with sl st in first sc.
(26, 28, 28, 28) unworked sts following Row 1 Work Scalloped Edging.
of left shoulder, join C and ch 2 (does not count Fasten off.
as a st), hdc in same st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st
across – 10 (13, 14, 15) (17, 17, 18, 18) hdc. Weave in ends.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc
in each st to last 3 sts, hdc2tog, hdc in last st – SKIRT PANELS (make 2)
9 (12, 13, 14) (16, 16, 17, 17) hdc. Make 16 (20, 24, 24) (28, 32, 40, 45) Granny
Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, hdc Squares for each Panel.
in first st, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across – 8 (11,
12, 13) (15, 15, 16, 16) hdc.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until only 8 (9, 10, 11) (12, 12,
13, 13) sts rem.

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Arrange Granny Squares into 2 Skirt Panels as measures about 16 (16 1/2, 17, 17 1/2) (18, 18 1/2,
shown in Layout Diagrams and sew Squares 19, 19 1/2) in. (40.5 (42, 43, 44.5) (45.5, 47, 48.5,
together. We recommend sewing Granny 49.5) cm) for beg.
Squares into strips first then sewing strips Work Scalloped Edging.
together. Fasten off.

Side Edging Weave in ends.

From RS, with C, work in Granny Rows along
one side edge of Panel until Panel measures ABBREVIATIONS
about 16 (18, 20, 22) (24, 26, 28, 30) in. (40.5 beg = begin(ning)(s)
(45.5, 51, 56) (56, 66, 71, 76) cm) wide. Note: If ch = chain
the Panels are already the indicated width, you ch-sp(s) = chains space(s) previously made
do not need to add side edging. dc = double crochet
Fasten off. hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
FINISHING SKIRT rnd(s) = round(s)
Sew side edges of Skirt Panels together. RS = right side
sc = single crochet
Waistband sk = skip
Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of C in a seam sl st = slip stitch
between Grannies along waist edge, ch 2 st(s) = stitch(es)
(counts as hdc), work hdc evenly spaced all the WS = wrong side
way around waist edge; join with sl st in top of
beg ch-2. Every effort has been made to produce
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc-3rd in each st accurate and complete instructions. We cannot
around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-2. be responsible for variance of individual
Rep Rnd 2 until Waistband measures about 5 makers, human error, or typographical mistakes.
in. (12.5 cm).
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Cut elastic to waist measurement plus 1 in. (2.5 reserved.
cm).

Note: You may want to cut the elastic a bit

longer to allow the Skirt to be worn below
the waist, just above the hips.

Overlap ends of elastic about 1 in. (2.5 cm)

and with sewing needle and thread, sew ends
together. Fold waistband in half over elastic
and, with sewing needle and thread, sew in
waistband in place on WS.

Lower Edging
From RS, with C and beg in lower edge at
one side seam, work in HDC Rnds until piece

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 For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com
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We cannot be responsible for variance of individual makers, human error, or typographical mistakes. ©2024 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved.
 For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com
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 For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com
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