Granny Square Crop Top:
Turn heads this summer with this vibrant granny square crop top! This beginner-friendly crochet pattern guides you through creating colorful granny squares that join together into a stylish, retro-inspired piece. The wide straps and square neckline give it a comfortable fit, while the playful color combinations add a bold, handmade charm. With its easy construction and customizable sizing, you can mix and match your favorite yarn shades to make it truly your own. Perfect for festivals, beach days, or layering, this project is quick to crochet and fun to wear.
This granny square crop top brings retro vibes and bold color combinations together in a fun summer piece that works just as well at festivals as it does layered over a tank top at the beach.
Get the free pattern in the Crochet App with step-by-step photos, a built-in row counter, and customizable sizing charts. Download now and start making your own.
What You'll Need
- 5 colors of cotton yarn - cream, hot pink, brown, coral, and red (50g each, about 250g total)
- 3.00mm (D) crochet hook
- Sewing needle for joining squares, scissors
Get the complete materials list with exact quantities in the app
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- ✓ Finish it over a few weekends - each granny square takes about 20 minutes, then you join them all together
- ✓ Actually wearable and flattering, not just a novelty item you make once and never wear
- ✓ Great way to use up leftover yarn or experiment with color combinations you wouldn't normally try
Common Questions
Is this pattern good for intermediate crocheters?
Yes, if you can make a basic granny square, you can make this. The app includes step-by-step photos for the joining process and shows you how to customize the fit, which is the only slightly tricky part.
How do I get the pattern?
Download the Crochet App to get the free pattern with photos for every step, a row counter to track your progress, and sizing adjustments. It's free to download and this pattern costs nothing.
How Crochet App Helped
This 12-hour crop top project means you'll be tracking rows across multiple granny squares and keeping count over several crochet sessions. The Crochet App helps you stay on track so you can focus on nailing those color combinations.
Row Counter
With a 12-hour project split across multiple granny squares, losing count even once means ripping back and starting over. The row counter taps up with each round, so you know exactly which row you're on when you pick up your work the next day. No more squinting at your work trying to figure out if you're on row 8 or row 9.
PDF Import
Import your granny square crop top pattern and read it on your phone instead of printing or hunting for the paper. The app formats the pattern so it's easy to follow while you're crocheting, and you can zoom in on stitch abbreviations without losing your place in the instructions.
