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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:
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COLOR COMBINATIONS:
SQUARE 1:
Round 1 color mint,
Round 2 color coffee,
Round 3 color sea green,
Round 4 color off white.
SQUARE 2:
Round 1 color sea green,
Round 2 color off white,
Round 3 color red clay,
Round 4 color off white.
SQUARE 3:
Round 1 color coffee,
Round 2 color red clay,
Round 3 color mint,
Round 4 color off white.
SQUARE 4:
Round 1 color powder pink,
Round 2 color mint,
Round 3 color coffee,
Round 4 color off white.
SQUARE 5:
Round 1 color red clay,
Round 2 color powder pink,
Round 3 color off white,
Round 4 color off white.
SQUARE 6:
Round 1 color off white,
Round 2 color sea green,
Round 3 color powder pink,
Round 4 color off white.
PATTERN:
See diagram A.1.
COLOR-CHANGE:
To get a neat transition when changing colors at the beginning of a round, work the last slip stitch on the round with the new color.
CHAIN STITCH:
If you work outermost on the hook the chain stitch will often be too tight; 1 chain stitch should be as long as 1 double crochet is wide.
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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TOP – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece consists of granny squares, which are crocheted together to finish.
GRANNY SQUARE:
Work squares in different COLOR COMBINATIONS – read description above. Fasten or work in the strands as you go.
The squares are worked according to diagram A.1 with hook size 3.5 MM = US E/4 - read COLOR-CHANGE in explanations above.
Work 5-6-9-10-12 squares in each color combination, in size L work 2 extra squares (squares 1 and 2), in size XL/XXL work 4 extra squares (squares 1, 2, 3 and 4) = 30-36-56-64-72 squares on the front and back pieces.
Then work smaller squares for the straps, just working the first 3 rounds in A.1 (round 4 is not worked).
Work 1-1-1-1-2 squares in each color combination, but always working round 3 with color off white.
Sizes XS/S - M : Work 2 extra squares (squares 1 and 2)
Size L-XL/XXL: Work 4 extra squares (squares 1, 2, 3 and 4) = 8-8-10-10-12 small squares.
ASSEMBLY:
The large squares are crocheted together into a rectangle for the front and back pieces. Lay the squares out in your chosen order, with 3-3-4-4-4 squares in height and 10-12-14-16-18 squares in width – see photo for inspiration. Crochet the squares together width-wise, then upwards. Start on the right side, with the first square on the top and second row.
Lay the squares wrong side to wrong side. Work through both layers with color off white, from the right side as follows: 1 single crochet around the 3 chain stitches in the corner, * 3 chain stitches, skip 1 double crochet group, 1 single crochet between the next 2 double crochet groups *, work from *-* 3 times, finish with 3 chain stitches, skip a double crochet group, work 1 single crochet around the corner and 3 chain stitches. Lay the next 2 squares from the top and second row wrong side to wrong side. Crochet them together in the same way as the first 2 squares.
Continue until all the squares in the top 2 rows have been worked together.
Sizes XS/S - M: Crochet the bottom row together to the 2 top rows in the same way.
Sizes L - XL/XXL and XXXL: Work the next 2 rows to the 2 top rows in the same way.
Crochet the squares together in height, in the same way. When all the squares have been crocheted together, crochet the sides together. Cut and fasten the strands.
Crochet 4-4-5-5-6 small squares together in a row in the same way. Repeat for the second strap.
Lay the top flat, with either a half or whole square on each side, the rectangle has been crocheted together mid-back.
Place the 2 straps at the top, 5 ½-8½-12-15-19 cm = 2 1/8"-3 1/4"-4 3/4"-6"-7 1/2" in from each side, with 15-16-17-18-19 cm = 6"-6 1/4"-6 3/4"-7"-7 1/2" between the 2 straps mid-front. Sew the straps to the top front and back. Try on the top and adjust the number of small squares if necessary.
CROCHET EDGES:
Work an edge around the bottom with color off white as follows: 1 single crochet around the 3 chain stitches in a corner of a square, * 3 chain stitches, skip 1 double crochet group, 1 single crochet between the next 2 double crochet groups *, work from *-* 3 times, finish with 3 chain stitches, skip a double crochet group and 1 single crochet around the corner, work 2 chain stitches, 1 single crochet around the 3 chain stitches in the corner of the next square. Continue like this around the bottom edge.
Work a similar edge around each armhole and the neck.
This pattern has been corrected. Click here to see the correction/s.
Updated online: 17.04.2023
ASSEMBLY: ... Crochet 4-4-5-5-6 small squares together in a row in the same way.
Updated online: 29.09.2023
GRANNY SQUARE: Sizes XS/S - M : Work 2 extra squares (squares 1 and 2) Size L - XL/XXL: Work 4 extra squares (squares 1, 2, 3 and 4) = 8-8-10-10-12 small squares.
Diagram
All measurements in charts are in cm.
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= Start here! Work 4 chain stitches and form them into a ring with 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch = point on circle |
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= chain stitch |
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= 1 slip stitch in 3rd chain stitch at beginning of round |
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= double crochet around chain-stitch ring/chain-space/between double crochets from previous round |
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= double crochet around 3 chain stitches from previous round |

Leuk patroon, waarvan ik een foto wilde meesturen, maar ik zie geen mogelijkheid. Mvg, Johanna
22.08.2023 - 11:03When it says to make 9 squares does that mean 9 squares per color combination or just 9 squares. Also it says for size large to make 2 extra squares. Does that mean make 11 squares in total or is that included in the 9 squares.
17.08.2023 - 03:10DROPS Design answered:
Hi Sana, For size L you work 9 squares in each colour combination, apart from squares 1 and 2 where you work 10 squares (an extra square in each colour combination). Happy crocheting!
17.08.2023 - 09:03Please can you tell me if this is in UK terms or US terms
22.07.2023 - 17:59DROPS Design answered:
Hi Tina, this information can be found in the pink box just above the pattern instructions (you write from Brittish web-page, so probably you see the Brittish (UK) terms). Happy crocheting!
23.07.2023 - 07:13How many squares are needing for a xxxl? :)
11.07.2023 - 01:45DROPS Design answered:
Hi Jade, For size xxxl you always use the last number in each series. Happy crocheting!
11.07.2023 - 07:03Hi I’m very confused what the 5-6-9-10-12 squares mean? Is that the number of squares or the measurement in cm or pertaining to the square category?
09.07.2023 - 04:57DROPS Design answered:
Hi Sana, The different numbers refer to the different sizes. So if you are working size XS/S you work 5 squares, size M you work 6 squares, etc. Happy crocheting!
10.07.2023 - 07:45Acabo de terminar mi prenda. Es una perfecta pieza en talla M. El patrón es simplemente increíble. ¡Muchas gracias!
06.07.2023 - 09:46Pouvez vous afficher le schéma des granny assemblés du top ?
23.06.2023 - 11:53DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Sandrine, nous n'avons pas de diagramme pour l'assemblage des carrés, mais cette vidéo peut vous aider à comprendre comment faire, attention, suivez bien les indications de ce modèle, car on utilise des carrés différents dans la vidéo. Bon crochet!
23.06.2023 - 15:47How many inches is a single granny square? Both for the larger one and the smaller one
05.06.2023 - 23:26DROPS Design answered:
Hi Khushi, 1 square measures approx. 7½ cm x 7½ cm = 2 7/8" x 2 7/8". Happy crocheting!
06.06.2023 - 06:43Bonjour, Si je veux faire ce modèle en crochet 2.5, combien de mailles dois faire pour les carrés grands et petits ? Merci pour votre réponse. Bonne journée.
05.06.2023 - 11:01DROPS Design answered:
Bonjour Yannick, votre tension sera alors complètement différente, il va vous falloir recalculer en fonction de votre propre tension combien de carrés il vous faudra ou bien combien de tours ajouter à A.1 pour avoir les bonnes mesures. Si vous avez besoin d'aide pour ce faire, n'hésitez pas à contacter votre magasin, même par mail ou téléphone. Notez que la quantité totale en sera également affectée. Bon crochet!
05.06.2023 - 13:16How many granny square do I need in total for a size M?
30.05.2023 - 22:26DROPS Design answered:
Dear Daniela, you need a total of 6 squares in each of the 6 colours - 36 squares in total. See under GRANNY SQUARE. Happy crocheting!
31.05.2023 - 08:19