Liv Granny Square Adults Top

Liv Granny Square Adults Top by isWoolish

What is Being Made

The Liv Granny Square Adults Top is a crochet garment designed for adults in sizes ranging from XS to L. This top features a classic granny square construction, offering a timeless and versatile design suitable for various occasions. The finished garment measurements range from 86cm (34in) chest width in size XS to 104cm (41in) in size L, with corresponding length measurements from 50cm (19.5in) to 59cm (23in) depending on size selection.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created entirely using crochet techniques. The granny square construction is a fundamental crochet method that involves creating individual square motifs and joining them together to form the complete garment. This approach makes the project highly modular and manageable, allowing crafters to work on one square at a time before assembling the finished pieces. The design is classified as beginner-level difficulty, making it accessible to those new to crochet while still producing a polished, wearable result.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches as indicated in the stitch glossary section. Key stitches include:

• Chain stitch – used for foundation and construction
• Single crochet (USA terminology) – a basic stitch for structure and shaping
• Double crochet – used extensively throughout the garment, with gauge measured at 14 double crochet stitches across 4 inches (10cm)

These fundamental stitches combine to create the characteristic texture and structure of the granny square motifs that form the top.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Liv Granny Square Adults Top is designed to work with DK weight yarn, a medium-light yarn weight ideal for creating garments with good drape and structure. The pattern specifies a 4mm crochet hook (US G-6) for working with this yarn weight.

Yarn Requirements by Size:

• Size XS: 7 balls, 350 grams (12.3 oz) / 700 meters (763 yards)
• Size S: 8 balls, 400 grams (14 oz) / 800 meters (872 yards)
• Size M: 9 balls, 450 grams (15.9 oz) / 900 meters (981 yards)
• Size L: 10 balls, 500 grams (17.6 oz) / 1000 meters (1090 yards)

The designer used DROPS MUSKAT in color 23 for the sample garment shown in size S. This yarn choice provides a soft, workable fiber suitable for the granny square construction.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 double crochet stitches and 8 rows over 4 inches (10cm x 10cm). Importantly, this gauge measurement is taken after steaming, which is a crucial finishing step that helps even out the stitches and ensure proper fit. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the garment to fit according to the provided measurements.

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer isWoolish by Tatiana Zuccalà provides all necessary instructions for creating a beautiful, beginner-friendly crochet top using classic granny square techniques.