December 6, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! You can now use your Granny Squares to name this Crochet Granny Square Vest. It is a look that you can wear in the workplace. This professional-looking, yet fun Crochet Granny Square Vest is designed by Cassie Ward. You can show off your passion for granny squares with this pulled-together look. You can layer this vest over a button-down for a dressier look, or simply wear it over a t-shirt for a more casual look!
This vest is designed by Cassie Ward, and appears in Simply Crochet magazine.
About Simply Crochet
Simply Crochet is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves - or would love to learn - crochet. Crochet is a wonderfully versatile craft with endless possibilities of creative things to make. You will find beautiful designs for the home, fashionable accessories to wear and gift ideas for all occasions. From lampshade covers to shawls, toys to blankets and gadget cosies to cardigans, Simply Crochet is a must-buy for creative crafters looking for new things to make. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions to ensure the best possible results every time, you'll be hooked on handmade from the very first page! Please Note: Our digital edition does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies
About Cassie Ward
I’m Cassie, a 30- something crochet addict an mother to fast- growing twin boys.
I was inspired to create this website and my patterns because I could never find something just right. My patterns are bold, daring, bright and on trend; largely inspired by my love of fashion, festivals and desire to be different! So why crochet? In my early 30’s I began suffering with anxiety and depression. I needed something to distract myself from my naughty mind. Crochet quickly became a way to escape, a hobby , a distraction where I found I could produce beautiful things with just one ball of wool and a hook and allow my head the space it needed to de-stress. Crocheting other people’s designs wasn’t enough. I quickly had to learn howto design my own unique one- off pieces.! I love exploring and working with all different yarn types brands and colors. I had my first pattern published in Inside Crochet in 2011 and havecontinued to design for them ever since.
YOU WILL NEED:
• Stylecraft Softie
(80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/170m)
See table for measurements
and guantities of Yarn A
Yarn A Peony (3986)
1 ball of each for all sizes:
Yarn B Rose Hip (3984)
Yarn C Coral (2361)
Yarn D Zest (3985)
The following is the yarn that I used:
Caron Worsted Acrylic One Pound Yarn
Sky Blue
When it comes to value, nothing beats Caron One Pound! This worsted weight yarn is available in a wide range of shades, perfect for a variety of knit and crochet projects like accessories, garments, home decor, baby and kids patterns. One Pound skein is economical, with excellent yardage – one skein makes four scarves! Conveniently washable and dryable for easy care. • One skein makes 4 scarves • Content: 100% Acrylic • Ball Size: 454g / 16oz, 742m / 812yd • Care: Machine wash and dry • Gauge: 4 - Worsted • Knitting Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle • Crochet Gauge: 12 sc and 13 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook • Use for: Knit and crochet accessories, garments, and home decor projects • Recommended Knitting Needle: 5 mm • Recommended Crochet Hook: 5 mm
Big Twist
6oz Solid Medium Weight Acrylic 380yd
Value Yarn by Big Twist
Big Twist Value Yarn is a yarn for big projects that just need to be made. Durable, functional, and affordable, this yarn is perfect for afghans, family projects, and all of your charity needs. • Content: 100% Acrylic • Yarn Weight: 4 Medium • Weight & Yardage: 170g/6oz, 347m/380yds • Knit Gauge: 4in = 18 sts × 24 Rows • Crochet Gauge: 4in = 13sc × 14 Rows • Recommended Needle: US 8 (5mm) • Recommended Hook: H-8 (5mm)
• Care: Machine wash and air dry (do not use dryer); do not iron or bleach. • The manufacturer tries to match dye lots but they are not guaranteed.
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
Super Saver yarn has been a favorite among knitters and crocheters for over 30 years. This 100% acrylic worsted weight, size 4 yarn comes in over 120 beautiful colors, so you will always find the perfect color to complete your project. No-dye-lot solids mean all skeins of a solid color match, so it’s easy to buy another skein and continue the project. Plus after you make your project it will be made to last, as Red Heart Super Saver yarn is durable and will stand the test of time, wash after wash. This product holds the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification. • Content Solids, Stripes, Prints & Variegates: 100% Acrylic • Content Flecks: 96% Acrylic, 4% other fibers • Ball Size Solids: 198g / 7oz, 333m / 364yd • Ball Size Prints,Variegates & Stripes: 141g / 5oz, 215m /236yd • Ball Size Flecks & Heathers: 141g / 5oz, 238m / 260yd • Care: Machine wash and dry • Gauge: 4 - Worsted • Knitting Gauge: 4†x 4†(10 cm x 10 cm) 17 sts x 23 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needle • Crochet Gauge: 4†x 4†(10 cm x 10 cm) 12 sc x 15 rows with a 5.5 mm (U.S. I-9) crochet hook • Recommended Knitting Needle: 5 mm • Recommended Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm
6mm crochet hook (I used a 5.5mm hook)
TENSION:
Full Motifs measure approx 16 (17.5,
19, 20.5)cm, 6¼ (7: 7½: 8)in square
ABBREVIATIONS:
NOTES:
Tank Top is made of Motifs, which are varied slightly according to their position. Refer to the Chart on page 42 to see how the different Motifs fit together. The Motifs written in red will need to be joined first, and then a widening row is worked along each side of these before the rest of the Motifs are joined.
A hem rib, armhole and neckline edgings are added afterwards.
TANK TOP:
Note--I used a total of 12 full size granny squares.
I originally made my granny squares measurering 6 inches square.
Each final finished granny square measures 8 inches square.
FULL MOTIF (MAKE 8):
Using 6mm hook and Yarn B, ch4, ss to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr here and throughout), 2tr in ring, ch2, (3tr, ch2) three times in ring, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join, turn.
[43-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Yarn B.
Join Yarn C in any corner ch-2 sp.
Round 2 (WS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each corner ch-2 sp around, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join, turn.
[8 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Yarn C.
Join Yarn D in any corner ch-2 sp.
Round 3 (RS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between next two 3-tr groups,
(3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between next two 3-tr groups; rep from twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join, turn.
[12 3-tr groups, 4 ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Yarn D.
Join Yarn E in any corner ch-2 sp.
Round 4 (WS) Ch3, (2tr, ch2, 3tr) in same ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between each 3-tr group to next corner ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between each 3tr group to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from twice more, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join, turn. [16 3-tr groups]
Fasten off Yarn E.
Join Yarn A in any corner ch-2 sp.
Round 5 (RS) Repeat roound 4 (20 3 te groups)
SIZE S ONLY:
Fasten off.
SIZE M ONLY:
Round 6 (WS) Ch1, de in each tr to ch-sp (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, skip first tr on next side; rep from around, ss to first de to join.
[16 sts each side, ch-2 sp each corner]
Fasten off.
SIZES LAND XL ONLY
Round 6 (WS) Ss into corner ch-2 sp, rep Round 4. [24 3-tr groups]
Fasten off for Size Lonly.
SIZE XL ONLY:
Round 7 (RS) Ch1, dc in each tr to ch-sp (dc, ch2, dc) in ch-2 sp, skip first tr on next side; rep from around, ss to first dc to join.
[19 sts each side, ch-2 sp each corner]
Fasten off.
V-NECK MOTIF (MAKE 2):
Rounds 1 to 4 are complete Rounds. After Round 4, the sts of one corner of each round are not worked, so these are written as rows.
Work as for Full Motif to end of Round 2.
Join Yarn D with a dc in any corner ch-2 sp.
Round 3 (RS) Ch3, skip 3 tr, 3tr in space before next 3-tr group, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in sp before next 3-tr group; rep from twice more, ch3, ss to first dc, turn.
[10 3-tr groups, 3 corner ch-3 sps, 1dc, 2 ch-3 sps]
Fasten off Yarn D.
With WS facing, skip both ch-3 sps, join Yarn E in sp before the following corner ch-2 sp.
Round 4 (WS) Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), 2tr in same sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between each 3-tr group to next corner ch-2 sp, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from once more, 3tr in space before next 3-tr group, (ch3, de in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch3, ss to top of beg ch-3, turn.
[12 3-tr groups, 3 corner ch-2 sps, 2 dc, 3 ch-3 sps]
Fasten off Yarn E.
With RS facing, join Yarn A in ch-3 sp after second de.
Row 5 (RS) Ch3, tr in same sp, 3tr in sp between next two 3-tr groups, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to next corner; rep from once more, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before next 3-tr group, 2tr in next ch-3 sp, turn leaving rem sps unworked.
[14 3-tr groups, 2 2-tr groups, 3 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Size S.
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working only in sts of Row 5, 1dc in each tr and (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around. [16 sts each long side, 9 sts each short side, 3 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
SIZES LAND XL ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working only in sts of Round 5, ch3 (counts as first tr), 3tr in space between each
3-tr group and (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each corner ch-2 sp around, tr in top of beg ch-3 of Round 5, turn. [18 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 3 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Size L.
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working only in sts of Row 5, 1dc in each tr and (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around. [16 sts each long side, 9 sts each short side, 3 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off.
SIZES LAND XL ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working only in sts of Round 5, ch3 (counts as first tr), 3tr in space between each
3-tr group and (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in each corner ch-2 sp around, tr in top of beg ch-3 of Round 5, turn. [18 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 3 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Size L.
SIZE XL ONLY:
Round 7 (RS) Working only in sts of Round 6, 1dc in each tr and (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around.
[19 sts each long side, 10 sts each short side]
Fasten off.
HALF MOTIF ONE (MAKE 1):
Using 6mm hook and Yarn B, ch4, ss to first ch to form a ring.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), (tr, ch2, 3tr, ch2, 2tr) in ring, turn.
Fasten off Yarn B. Join Yarn C in top of last tr.
[23 sts and 1 corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off.
SIZES LAND XL ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Ch3, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space between each 3-tr group to end, tr in last tr, turn. [83-tr groups, 2 tr, 1 corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off Size L.
SIZE XL ONLY:
Row 7 (RS) Ch1, dc in each tr to corner ch-2 sp, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-sp, de in each tr to end.
[28 sts and 1 corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off.
TOP BACK MOTIF (MAKE 2):
Rounds 1-3 Work as for Full Motif.
Row 4 (WS) Join Yarn E in any corner ch-2 sp, ch3, 2tr in same space, "3tr in space before each
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to next corner, 3tr in corner, turn.
[12 3-tr groups, 2 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Yarn E.
Row 5 (RS) Join Yarn A in last st, ch3, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to corner, tr in last st, turn.
[13 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 2 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Size S.
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working in Yarn A sts of previous round only, chi, de in each tr and (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp.
[43 sts and 1 corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off.
HALF MOTIF TWO (MAKE 1):
Work as for Half Motif One to end of Row 3
Row 4 (WS) Join Yarn E in corner ch-2 so. ch3.
2tr in same corner ch-2 sp. 3tr in space between
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to next corner, 3tr in corner, turn.
[12 3-tr groups, 2 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Yarn E.
Row 5 (RS) Join Yarn A in last st, ch3, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to corner, tr in last st, turn.
[13 3-tr groups, 2 tr, 2 corner ch-2 sps]
Fasten off Size S.
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working in Yarn A sts of previous round only, ch1, dc in each tr and (dc, ch2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp.
[43 sts and 1 corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off.
SIZES LAND XL ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Ch3, 2tr in sp before first 3-tr group, *3tr in sp before each 3-tr group to corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp; rep from
TOP BACK MOTIF (MAKE 2):
Rounds 1-3 Work as for FUll Motit.
Row 4 (WS) Join Yarn E in any corner ch-2 sp,
ch3, 2tr in same space, *3tr in space before each
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner
ch-2 so: rep from * once more. 3tr in space
before each 3-tr aroup to next corner. 3tr ir
cornertura
12 3-tr aroups. 2 corner ch-2 sps
Fasten off Yarn E
ROw SIRST oin Yarn A in last st cn3 str ir
space betore each 3-tr group to corner, 3tr, ch2
3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each
3-tr group to next corner, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner
ch-2 sp, 3tr in space before each 3-tr group to
corner, trin last st, turn.
[13 3-tr aroups. 2 tr. 2 corner ch-2 sos
Fasten off Size S
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Working in Yarn A sts of previous
round only, chl, ac in each tr and (dc, chz, dc) in
each cornerch- so
[43 sts and 1 corner ch-2 sol
Fasten off.
SIZES L & XL ONLY:
Row 6 (WS) Ch3, 2tr in sp before first 3-tr
group, *3tr in sp before each 3-tr group to
corner, 3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp; rep trom
* 3tr in sp before each 3-tr group to end, 2tr in sp before last st, tr in last st, turn.
[17 3-tr groups]
Fasten off Size L
SIZE XL ONLY:
Round 7 (RS) Working into Yarn A sts of previous round only, chl, dc in each tr and dc, chz, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp 55 srs and > corner cr
- 2 sps]
rasten
CORNER MOTIF (MAKE 4):
Using 6mm and Yarn A. ch4. ss to first ch to
Toring fine
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr). 3tr, ch2, 4tr) in ring, turn
Row 2 (WS) Ch3, 3tr in first tr, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in corner ch-2 sp, 4tr in last tr, turn.
[2 3-tr groups, 2 4-tr groups, corner ch-2 sp]
Fasten off Size S.
SIZE M ONLY:
Row 3 (RS) Ch1, dc in each tr to corner. dc. ch2 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, dc in each tr to end.
16 sts and corner ch-2 sp
Fasten off
SIZES L AND XL ONLY:
Row 3 (RS) Ch 3 , 3 tr in first tr, 3 te in space
between 3-tr aroups to corner. Btr. ch2. 3tr) in corner ch-2 so. 3tr in space between 3-tr groups to end, 4tr in last tr. turn
2 4-tr groups, 4 3-tr groups, corner ch-2 sp
Fasten off SIze L Only.
SIZE XL ONLY:
Row 4 (WS) Ch1, dc in each tr to corner, (dc, ch2, dc) in corner ch-2 sp, dc in each tr to end.
[20 sts, ch-2 sp]
Fasten off.
TO JOIN:
Join Motifs with a neat whip stitch as shown on the Schematic, joining the 8 Motifs highlighted in red first. Join Front to Back at shoulder seams.
WIDENING ROWS:
Join Yarn A to point marked with blue cross on the Schematic.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (counts as first tr), tr in each st, tr in each corner ch-2 sp along the edges of the
2 Front and 2 Back Motifs to opposite end.
Fasten off and repeat by starting at second blue cross, working along opposite edge.
Join corner Motifs at the lower edges of the Widening rows, Front and Back.
Join remaining 6 Motifs so that they are joined into a ring.
RIBBED WELT:
Rejoin Yarn A to bottom edge in side seam with
RS facing.
Set-up round (R$) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc around entire bottom edge of garment working 1dc each st and ch-sp around, ss to top of first de and work ch9.
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and in each of next 8 ch, ss in next dc of Set-up round, ss in foll dc, turn.
Row 2 8dc in bl to end, turn.
Row 3 Ch1, 8dc in bI to end, ss in next st of Set-up round, ss in next st, turn.
Row 4 8dc in bI to end, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 around entire bottom edge of garment until all dc sts of Set-up round are used.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use tail to join ends of welt using a neat whip stitch.
ARMHOLE EDGING:
Rejoin Yarn A to top of seam at underarm with
RS facing.
Set-up round Ch1, dc around armhole opening working 1dcin each st and ch-sp around, ch6.
Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, ss in next st of Set-up round ss in foll dc, turn.
Row 2 5dc in bl to end, turn.
Row 3 Ch1, 5dc in bl to end, ss in next st of Set-up round, ss in foll st, turn.
Row 4 5dc in bl to end, turn.
Rep Rows 3-4 around armhole until all dc sts of Set-up round are used.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use tail to join ends of Armhole Edging using a neat whip stitch.
NECK EDGING:
With RS facing rejoin Yarn A at front centre of neck edge.
Work as for Armhole Edging.
TO FINISH:
Weave in all ends and block.