GRANNY SQUARE
TIED TOP
Skill Level: EASY
Pattern: M24112 DIGT
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LION BRAND® DIY GLOW TWIST Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 more
GRANNY SQUARE TIED TOP dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 –
you will have 16 dc in this rnd.
EASY Rnd 2: Ch 4 (count as dc, ch 1), dc in next st, *
ch 1, dc in next st; rep from * around, ch 1; join
SIZES with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 – 16 dc and 16
S (M/L, 1X, 2X/3X) ch-1 sps.
Finished Chest About 36 (42, 48, 54) in. (91.5 Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next ch-sp,
(106.5, 122, 137) cm) Note: Fit can be adjusted * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *
with the ties. around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 – 48
Finished Length About 12 (12, 12, 12) in. (30.5 dc.
(30.5, 30.5, 30.5) cm) Rnd 4: Ch 8 (counts as dc, ch 5), sk next 2 sts,
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with dc in next st, [ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st]
changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When twice, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, * dc in next st, ch 5
only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. (for corner), sk next 2 sts, dc in next st, [ch 3,
To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers sk next 2 sts, sc in next st] twice, ch 3, sk next
pertaining to your size before beginning. 2 sts; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in
3rd ch of beg ch-8 – 16 sts, 12 ch-3 sps, 4 corner
MATERIALS ch-5 sps (4 sts and 3 ch-3 sps along each of 4
• LION BRAND® DIY GLOW TWIST (Art. #196) sides between corner ch-5 sps).
#209 Black 4 (5, 5, 6) balls Rnd 5: Sl st in first corner ch-sp, ch 3 (counts as
• LION BRAND® stitch markers dc), (2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr, 3 dc) in same corner
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle ch-sp, * [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch
1, (3 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr, 3 dc) in next corner ch-
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS sp; rep from * 2 more times, [ch 1, 3 dc in next
Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of
beg ch-3 – 16 tr and 24 dc at corners, twelve
GAUGE 3-dc groups, 16 ch-1 sps, 4 corner ch-3 sps (4 tr
1 Granny Square = about 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 14 and 6 dc at corners, three 3-dc groups, 4 ch-1
cm). sps along each of 4 sides between corner ch-3
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. sps).
Fasten off.
NOTES
1. 12 (14, 16, 18) Granny Squares are crocheted ASSEMBLY
individually, then crocheted together to Crochet Granny Squares together into a
make the Top. rectangle with 2 rows of 6 (7, 8) Squares each,
2. Straps and back ties are worked directly joining as follows:
onto edges of Top.
3. Fit can be adjusted with ties. Join Squares
From RS, place 2 Squares on a flat surface, with
GRANNY SQUARES (make 12 (14, 16, 18)) sts matching along adjoining edges.
Wrap yarn around index finger. Insert hook into 1. Join yarn with sl st in ch-3 corner sp of first
ring on finger, yarn over and draw up a loop. Square, at beg of edge to be joined.
Carefully slip ring from finger and work the sts 2. Ch 3 (for joining ch), sl st in matching corner
of Rnd 1 into the ring. ch-3 sp of second Square.
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3. Sl st in each st to next ch-sp of second
Square, sl st in ch-sp, ch 3 (joining ch), sl Note
st in matching ch-sp of first Square, * sl st If you’d like your Top to be a little longer,
in each st to next ch-sp of first Square, sl just work a few rows of sc along lower
st in ch-sp, ch 3, sl st in matching ch-sp of edge.
second Square, sl st in each st to next ch-sp
of second Square, sl st in ch-sp, ch 3, sl st in
STRAPS
matching ch-sp of first Square; rep from *
Fold rectangle, bringing short side edges
across, ending with sl st in corner ch-3 sp of
together and centering them at back of piece
first Square, at end of joined edge.
for back edges.
Place 4 markers along top edge, placing 2
Notes: markers on front top edge, with about 9 in.
1. If current Square can be joined to (23 cm) between the markers and placing 2
another neighboring Square, do not markers on back top edge to align with the
fasten off. Simply continue repeating front markers.
from * of Step 3 along the next edge,
working along all edges of current Join yarn with sl st at one of the marked
Square until it has been joined to all locations. Make a chain about 15 (16, 17, 18) in.
possible neighboring Squares. (38 (40.5, 43, 45.5) cm) long.
2. When joining a Square at an already Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
joined corner, work as follows: Ch 1, sl across, sl st in top edge again.
st in joining ch at corner, ch 1, sl st in Fasten off.
corner ch-3 sp of neighboring Square. Rep at rem 3 marked locations to make a total
of 4 Straps.
Edging
BACK TIES
Join yarn with sl st at one top corner of Back.
Notes: Work a chain about 10 in. (25.5 cm) long.
1. To “work sc evenly spaced,” you need Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
to place sc sts so that the edge stays across, sl st in back edge again.
flat and doesn’t pucker or flare. Fasten off.
2. You can place sc sts wherever you Rep to make a tie at opposite top corner of
wish as long as the edge stays flat. You Back.
may need to unravel and try again to Make 2 more ties, one on each side of Back at
achieve the best results. joining line of Granny Square rows.
3. We worked an sc in each st, 2 sc in
each joining ch-sp, 3 sc in each corner FINISHING
and skipped the ch-1 sps. Weave in ends.
From RS, join yarn with sl st in any corner, sc
evenly all the way around outer edge of Granny
Square rectangle; join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off.
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ABBREVIATIONS Every effort has been made to produce
beg = begin(ning) accurate and complete instructions. We cannot
ch = chain be responsible for variance of individual
ch-sp(s) = chain space(s) previously made makers, human error, or typographical mistakes.
dc = double crochet
rem = remain(ing) ©2024 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights
rep = repeat reserved.
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble (triple) crochet
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