Margaret Granny Square Pullover

Margaret Granny Square Pullover by Catherine Waterfield

What is Being Made

The Margaret Granny Square Pullover is a crocheted sweater featuring classic granny square motifs. This intermediate-level design is available in four sizes ranging from Small (86cm/34in bust) to Extra Large (122cm/48in bust), with shoulder length varying from 58.5cm to 65cm depending on size. The pullover offers a versatile garment suitable for various occasions and body types.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs traditional granny square construction, a foundational crochet technique that builds the garment from individual square motifs. The design demonstrates intermediate-level crochet skills, incorporating methods for joining squares together and integrating them into a wearable pullover silhouette. The pattern utilizes color work through the combination of multiple yarn colors, creating visual interest and depth within the granny square design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Margaret Granny Square Pullover incorporates several key stitches:

• Half treble crochet (htr) – used as a primary stitch in the main fabric construction
• Treble crochet (tr) – featured in the granny square motifs, worked in groups of three with chain spaces between
• Chain stitch (ch) – used to create the characteristic open spaces within granny squares and for shaping

The tension requirements specify 11 half trebles and 10 rows measuring 10x10cm (4x4 inches) when yarns are held together, and 3 trebles with 1 chain space three times measuring 10x2.5cm (4x1 inch), ensuring proper fit and drape.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Margaret Granny Square Pullover uses a luxurious blend of premium fibers across three distinct yarns:

• Yarn A: Noro Silk Garden Solo in Grapevine 18 – A 50g ball yielding 100m (109 yards), composed of 45% silk, 45% mohair, and 10% wool. Quantities required range from 7 balls for size Small to 9 balls for size Extra Large.
• Yarn B: Noro Silk Garden in Penelope's Garden 437 – A 50g ball yielding 100m (109 yards), with the same fiber content of 45% silk, 45% mohair, and 10% wool. This yarn requires 2 balls across all sizes.
• Yarn C: Debbie Bliss Angel in Heather 36 – A luxurious lace-weight yarn with 25g balls yielding 200m (219 yards), composed of 76% mohair and 24% silk. Requirements range from 4 balls for size Small to 6 balls for sizes Large and Extra Large.

The pattern notes that the Debbie Bliss Angel mohair lace yarn can be substituted with a chunky-weight alternative if preferred, offering flexibility for fiber-sensitive crafters.

Tools and Equipment

Two crochet hook sizes are required to complete this project:

• 5.5mm hook – used as the primary hook for the main fabric construction and tension gauge
• 4.5mm hook – employed for finishing details and areas requiring a tighter gauge

Yarn Weight and Fiber Characteristics

The Margaret Granny Square Pullover utilizes multiple yarn weights to achieve its final design. The combination of Noro Silk Garden Solo and Silk Garden (both aran/worsted weight) held together with the delicate Debbie Bliss Angel lace yarn creates a sophisticated fabric with excellent drape and visual texture. The silk and mohair blend provides a soft, lustrous finish while the wool content adds structure and elasticity. This multi-yarn approach allows crafters to work with varying yarn weights—from lace to chunky—depending on their material choices, making the pattern adaptable to different fiber preferences and stash options.