Crochet Retro Sunburst Granny Square Sweater Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in cream, mustard, orange, dusty blue, olive, and rust.
• Crochet hook size H/5.0mm.
• Tapestry needle.
• Scissors.

Gauge

Each granny square measures 4.5 inches x 4.5 inches.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
• Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)

Pattern

Granny Square

1. With mustard, create a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
2. Change to orange, ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. (24 dc)
3. Change to dusty blue, ch 3, *3 dc in next st, sl st in next st*, repeat around. Join. Fasten off. (8 clusters)
4. Attach cream, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1) in each corner*. Continue to fill in sides with 3 dc. Fasten off.

Join Squares

Lay out your squares in a 4x4 pattern for front and back, 3x4 for each sleeve. Use whip stitch to join.

Sweater Assembly

Join shoulder seams by connecting top rows. Attach sleeves to armholes by aligning squares.

Ribbing

Neckline

• Attach cream at neckline, ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
• Ch 2, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st*, repeat. Fasten off.

Hem and Cuffs

• Attach cream at hem/cuff edge, ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
• Repeat ribbing pattern as neckline. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends. Block as needed.

Finishing

Ensure all ends are securely tucked. Wear your sweater with pride!