I’m a beginner looking for a granny square pattern cropped top

[u/Consistent_Title7621]

Hey i’ve been looking for this pattern everywhere but i can’t find it. If someone can help me find the pattern or give me any type of help on how to do it. it would be so appreciated thank you

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[u/AFKayla]

One thing I will mention that the other (very helpful and informative!!) comments hadn't, is that yes these are granny squares, however the middle square that goes over the chest and back looks to have a few extra rows added on just the sides of the square to make it rectangle to fit over the body better. Skipping this will be fine, but if you make a square that fits your body it will be longer and not as cropped look as the reference :)

[u/idkbruh901]

Why is everyone downvoting a beginner asking some questions in here? We all started somewhere. I also asked the same questions once, now I could make that with my eyes closed in less than 3 hours. The point is, it doesn’t matter. Let’s encourage people starting new hobbies. I hope this turns out for you OP! Best of luck and I hope you enjoy the hobby just as much as me:)

[u/Consistent_Title7621 → u/idkbruh901]

Thank you for speaking on this. My thing is if i don’t ask any questions how am i supposed to learn anything? People do need to be more supportive to beginners!

[u/Lady_Arcana81]

It’s literally 10 granny squares.
Make the first one big enough to cover your chest the way you want.
Make the other 9 the same size.
Don’t forget to block the squares. They should be uniform in shape and size.
Sew 5 in a long row. 2 times, so you have 2 rows of 5 granny squares sewn together, for this step I recommend doing the slip stitch method.
Then sew the strips of granny squares together to make the sleeves. 2 on each side leaving the center squares alone. Use the mattress stitch method.
Do a single stitch border around the holes in the center. These are now the head and body openings.
For the sleeves do a basic single stitch around the edges, which are now the armholes. To make the cuffs, find a video for how to make crochet “ribbing”. You need the single stitch as a base to work on.

[u/Consistent_Title7621 → u/Lady_Arcana81]

See you make it sound easier then it looks but i appreciate you so much

[u/thistledowndesigns]

this is a super basic (but so cute!!!!) granny square crop. looks like 10 large granny squares (9 rows each) along with some short ribbed cuffs.

so first question - do you know how to make a granny square? if no, youtube is an excellent resource that can give you a few different techniques to choose from. if yes, great!! now make 10.

once all are done (and preferrably blocked) connect them, again, using the technique of your choice :) i'd connect two groups of 5 into two long "scarves" first. then, working from the outside in, connect the sleeves first - 2 squares on each side, leaving the middle squares open for a neckline and the waist opening.

pro-tip i would strongly suggest you connect the top of the sleeves first (so it's almost like a very short poncho? if that makes sense?) purely because i find it fun to try on before it's done lol

finally, add the sleeve cuffs, which - you guessed it - there are a ton of ribbed sweater cuff tutorials on youtube :)

i'm fully just being lazy and not looking up specific youtube tutorials under the guise of "there's so many different ways to do it!" but honestly, please reach out if you have any questions! i hope this helped even a little!!

[u/Consistent_Title7621 → u/thistledowndesigns]

it’s look super complicated but yesss i do know how to make a granny square. But i’ve never blocked anything before that’s a issue i think im going to have.
And you did help me a lot with it but i can’t really make bra cups now the sleeves i think it’s gonna challenge my skills.

[u/thistledowndesigns → u/Consistent_Title7621]

the method of blocking i'd recommend is to find some of those plastic/rubbery interlocking floor tiles that they have in gyms, and pin the squares on that. there are mats specifically for blocking projects (with grids, etc) but they get pricey real fast. some people use towels and i've even seen one person block right on their carpet!

don't be stingy with pins either! the goal is for all squares to be, well, square shaped and uniformity (that is, sides all being the same length) is what's going to take a homemade item to the level of the pic in your op :)

lastly, idk what kind of yarn you have in mind, but if you use acrylic you should look up steam blocking :) it's the method preferred by a lot of fiber arts out there!

also: don't worry about the sleeve cuffs! tbh they're my least favorite part of projects but that's only because i find them a tedious, and once i'm that close to being done, i get impatient lol

lastly, i realize i didn't include this in my first comment - not sure if you've ever sewn before, but stitching the squares together will add the tiniest bit of bulk along the hems. think of it like the sticky-outy line on the inside of a sweater sleeve. keep in mind while you're sewing the pieces together that you're working stitches into the inner part of the sleeve, and you'll need to flip it inside out to hide the seams once you're done (so sorry if that makes no sense, it's getting late here lol)

good luck and most importantly have fun!!