Granny’s still got it and she’s here to prove it with 10 stylish design for a granny square dress. Get ready to show off your crochet skills and strut your stuff with a handmade dress that combines the best of both worlds – vintage and modern.
Whether you are looking for a granny square mini dress, a granny square maxi dress, or even a granny square wedding dress, we’ve got you covered with 10 fantastic and free designs. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired to make your next crochet project a granny square dress.
1. Tulip Square Dress
You can make pretty much any granny square dress into a granny square wedding dress by making it in all white. Of course, the intricate design of these gorgeous tulip squares make this pattern feel even more perfect for your special day.
Designer: Wilmade
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2. Granny Jumper Dress
This crochet granny square dress pattern is perfect for the little one in your life who loves when you make them things to wear. It’s super cute to throw on over a t-shirt and a pair of tights.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
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3. Granny Square Dress
A black and white color palette makes for a bold statement dress that is sure to turn some heads. This granny square mini dress features a square neckline and comfortable wide straps.
Designer: Beautiful Crochet Stuff
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4. Stained Glass Dress
A background of black is the perfect complement to the colorful granny squares in this adorable dress design. This granny square dress is available in 3 different child sizes.
Designer: Premier Yarns Design Team
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5. Best in Dress Shift Dress
A cozy shift dress is the perfect layering piece to add to your autumn and winter wardrobe. You really can’t go wrong with this granny square mini dress in bright colors.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
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6. Collared Granny Square Dress
Have you seen the Katy Perry granny square dress? It is a collared dress that is similar to this beautiful design, so you can channel your inner Hollywood starlet.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
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7. Granny Square Swimsuit Cover Up
You can wear this swimsuit cover up as a granny square dress if you put it on over a slip or sew in a lining. I love the sexy v-neck and the fun shape of the hem.
Designer: The Knotty Lace
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8. Starburst Granny Square Dress
It’s easy to transform this design into a granny square maxi dress by adding a few extra rounds of squares at the bottom. This design uses a unique granny square that really steals the spotlight.
Designer: Talia Clark
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9. Fleur Dress
If you like to be a little more demure with your outfit choices, then a single color granny square dress like this one is the way to go. You could even use this design to make a sweet summery granny square wedding dress if you made it in white.
Designer: Casale Crafts
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10. Beach Cover Up Dress
Here’s another beach cover up that can easily be worn as a granny square dress over a slip or with a lining sewn in. This design uses thin crochet thread so it won’t weigh you down or make you overheat.
Designer: By Katerina Designs
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If you loved these crochet dresses, then you’ll definitely want to try out the ones below.
I’m sure you’ve noticed that crochet has been trending in the world of high fashion for a while now. You can skip the outrageous price tags by making a granny square dress by hand instead. Did any of these designs catch your eye? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Happy Crocheting!
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