I have had the idea for this sweater in my mind (and in my heart!) for years but I was too daunted by the unknowns of combining crochet with knitting to tackle it. Well, now that I’ve done it, I don’t know what I was afraid of! These sister crafts were meant to work together and I am beyond thrilled with the results. This sweater combines just the right amount of unique challenges with easy, mindless stockinette stitch. I’m in my Granny era and I love it!

Sizes
89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5) 151, 161.5, 171.5, 181.5 cm /
35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55) 59.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71.5”

Sample shown is size 43” worn with approximately 9” of positive ease. 6-12” of positive ease recommended. The sizes given are the actual finished measurements of the garment. Choose a size that corresponds to 6-12” larger than your bust measurement to give you the amount of ease you like.

Gauge
20 stitches and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” square in stockinette stitch, on larger needles after wet blocking.
Center crocheted panel = 38 45 cm / 15 18” square

Recommended Needles
Size F 3.75mm crochet hook.
4 mm (US size 6) straight or circular needle for ribbing, sweater is knit flat.
5 mm (US size 8) straight or circular needle for body.

Same size needle in your preferred needle style for small circumference knitting in the round for sleeve and collar. DPNs or a smaller circumference circular needle.

Yarn
Granny Squares: Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash DK (113g = 260 yds). Each 5 round square uses approximately 10g / 23 yds of yarn plus an additional 35g / 83 yds of MC in DK for borders.
Each 6 round square uses approximately 14g / 32 yds of yarn plus an additional 45g / 105 yds of MC in DK for borders.
Knitted portions of sweater: Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash Worsted (113g = 205 yds)

Approximate Yardage:
DK: 290 (390) yds total for granny squares.
Worsted: 710 (805, 900, 980, 1080, 1145) 1300, 1380, 1500, 1565 m / 775 (880, 980, 1070, 1180, 1250) 1420, 1510, 1640, 1710 yards.

Additional Tools and Materials
Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker, waste yarn or stitch holder.

This pattern includes a link to a YouTube playlist demonstrating many of the techniques: How I make a Granny Square, Picking up stitches along the edge of a Granny square, joining as you go, weaving in ends.