10 Free Granny Square Sweater Patterns to Crochet


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Trend alert! Granny square sweater patterns are taking the crochet world by storm. Designers have taken this vintage stitch pattern and made many marvelous designs that you would be proud to wear. Rest assured, these aren’t your grandma’s crochet sweater patterns!

There’s more than one way to whip up a granny square sweater and we’re about to show you 10 of our favorites. You are going to have a hard time deciding which one to make, because they are all so cute. The best part about these granny square sweater patterns is that they are all free! 

1. Cozy Granny Square Cardigan

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This granny square sweater is made up of individual granny squares that are sewn together. A cropped length and a slightly oversized fit keeps this design on trend.

Designer: HayHay Crochet

Click here for the free pattern!


2. Movie Night Cocoon Cardi

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Did you know that you can also make a granny square sweater out of one big square? This oversized cocoon style cardigan does just that! It’s perfect for casual outings like a night at the movies. 

Designer: Two of Wands

Click here for the free pattern!


3. Granny Square Cardigan

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Here’s another one of our granny square sweater patterns that’s available for free. It is made up of individual multicolor squares. A limited color palette and a changing color order keeps this design fresh.

Designer: Originally Lovely

Click here for the free pattern!


4. Tulip Square Cardi

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Turn your granny squares on their ends to make stunning granny diamonds instead. That’s what this designer did to make a cardigan I just can’t get enough of! 

Designer: Wilmade

Click here for the free pattern!


5. Revival Cardigan

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Colorful circle in a square grannies take center stage in this stunning extra long crochet cardigan complete with a hood. Who knew that granny square sweater patterns could be this cute?!

Designer: Make and Do Crew

Click here for the free pattern!

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6. Rainbow Granny Square Sweater

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You’ll be making 4 granny squares to complete this clever granny square sweater design. There’s one each for the front and back, as well as one each for either ¾ length sleeve. 

Designer: HanJan Crochet

Click here for the free pattern!


7. Joan Granny Sweater

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I’m obsessed with this next granny square sweater crochet pattern. I love the unique color palette and the color block sleeves. But I think my favorite part is the use of half granny squares to make a v-neck. So smart! 

Designer: TLYC

Click here for the free pattern!


8. Coziest Crochet Cardigan

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4 gorgeous granny squares are joined together to make this adorable cocoon style cardigan. This is the cute and cozy wearable that dreams are made of. You’ll be on cloud-9 with comfort! 

Designer: Yarnspirations

Click here for the free pattern!


9. Granny Square Cardigan

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Colorful granny square sweater patterns like this one are perfect for using up partial skeins of yarn leftover from other projects. There is also a pullover version of this design, if you would prefer.

Designer: Joy of Motion Crochet

Click here for the free pattern!


10. Half and Half Crochet Cardigan

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Can’t decide between granny squares and granny stitch rows? You don’t have to with this clever granny square sweater crochet pattern! What a fun idea.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Click here for the free pattern!


What are you still doing here? You have a lot of crocheting to do, you know! Get out there and rock that granny square sweater trend. It’s about time the world recognized just how marvelously modern crochet can be. Oh, and do let me know in the comments below which design you have decided to make!

Want to see more sweater patterns? Then you’ll want to check out this cool beginner-friendly pullover HERE.

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Happy Crocheting! 

Psst… If you love free crochet patterns (I know…duh) make sure to follow my blog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! Littlejohn’s Yarn posts original designs and free crochet pattern round-ups regularly for you to enjoy. 

Angela Ader

Angela is a crocheter, animal lover, yarn hoarder, daydreamer and the designer behind Nine Inspired. She has one daughter, one dog and one cat and lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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