Sweet Nothings Crochet: GRANNY SQUARE BOHO BEACH TOP

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GRANNY SQUARE BOHO BEACH TOP - 3

As you may have guessed by the number, this is my third boho beach top.

This is an easy granny square adapted to make a top, and if you have made one granny square before, this one is going to be a blast. So come along and let’s work on this beauty together.

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For this top, I was inspired by this photo (not my photo), and these are my pattern notes as I work on my project.

Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian Anchor knitting cotton with a 3.75 mm crochet hook

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Difficulty level : Intermediate to Advanced Skill level.

The “Advanced” skills are not for the stitches used (stitches are basic). It applies to the use of techniques to join the squares and finishing. That said, this is not that hard – so come along and enjoy this creation.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Triple Crochet : trc : wrap yarn twice around hook, insert hk into st ; yo (4 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] three times. One trc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/A0y4BbgDTbs

Chainless start for Triple / Treble Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of trc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/f42MO0cGYC0

Here is a sizing chart for general sizing. https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837597366/

and https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837560772/

Abbreviations used :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.

This pattern uses granny squares to make the front and back of the beach top.

There are five parts to today's creation.

Before we head off let’s work on a few ideas and see what we are creating.

You will need the following measurements

a) Round Chest

b) Neckline depth

c) Length for your top (as this will help you decide how many squares you need)

We need a total of 7 squares for this pattern.

However, you would need to figure out how many you actually need once you make your first square.

Now once you have made your first square, place it like a diamond, and measure length from top to bottom. Then look at the chart given below for placement of the squares and calculate the length. An easy way to do this is to place this square. on top of a well fitting top - it will give you an easier way to visualise the length.

I am going to give you the basic pattern for a granny square, without indicating colours. This is where you creativity and combinations come in.

I have worked this one all in one color, but I have made a multi coloured boho beach top as well at https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2017/11/granny-square-boho-beach-top.html

I will then tell you how to attach the squares to get the basic top and tassels done – and you are free to do a little beach craziness too

Part 1 : Basic granny square pattern

Make 7 pieces

So here’s where it gets tricky. You need to make one square and see what size you get before you decide how many squares you’d need for your top.

As you can see from the finished product, we work a square and then attach it like a diamond – so the across size is the one that you need to calculate with.

Check the size of the square and see how many squares you’d need for the width of the chest.

And then decide if you need to work with hdc, dc or trc.

What is an easy way to increase the size of my granny square ? Use a longer stitch. So if you find that you need *just that little bit more* for your square to get the round chest measure, change the dc to a trc and you’ll get the slight increase.

So let’s start with one basic square first.

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Start Round 1 : with a magic circle and work 8 sc in that circle.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st sc.

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Round 2 : dc in the 1^st sc ;

*ch 3, dc in the next sc* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 3 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

3 dc in the next ch-3 sp and in each ch-3 sp all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc. (32 sts)

Round 4 : 2 dc in the 1^st dc and in each dc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc. (64 sts)

Round 4 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

*ch 1, sk next dc, dc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc. (32 dc and 32 ch-1 sps)

Round 5 : dc in the 1^st dc ;

*ch 1, sk next dc, dc in the next dc* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc. (32 dc and 32 ch-1 sps)

In the following round, we will transform this circle into a square.

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Round 6 : (2 sc ; ch 3, 2 sc) all in the 1^st dc ;

*[sc in the next ch-1 sp ; sc in the next dc] ;

rep [to] 6 times ;

sc in the next ch-1 sp ;

rep (to) in the next dc* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 7 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-3 sp ;

(3 dc ; ch 3, 3 dc) all in the same 1^st ch-3 sp ;

*dc in the next 19 sc ;

rep (to) in the next ch-3 sp*

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 8 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-3 sp ;

(3 dc ; ch 3, 3 dc) all in the same 1^st ch-3 sp ;

*dc in the next dc ;

[ch 1, sk next dc, dc in the next dc] ;

rep [to] 11 times ;

rep (to) in the next corner ch-3 sp*

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Round 9 : sl-st into the 1^st ch-3 sp ;

(3 dc ; ch 3, 3 dc) all in the same 1^st ch-3 sp ;

*dc in the next dc ;

[dc in the next ch-1 sp ; dc in the next dc] ;

rep [to] 11 times ;

rep (to) in the next corner ch-3 sp*

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1^st dc.

Part 2 : Joining Granny squares

Using one of the joining techniques given below, join your granny squares.

Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Join-as-you-go joining method : This is a method to join granny squares or motifs continuously. Here’s a quick tutorial at https://youtu.be/zN3ECWTYXBk

To join, turn your squares to the right, so that they become diamond shaped and then join two sides of the centre one to one side each of the side diamonds. We have spun our squares into diamonds, Ta .. da!

Look at the diagram below to get an idea of how to place them before joining.

How do you join the squares evenly?

a) Count the number of stitches you have on each side and place a marker at the 2 corner points of two squares

b) Join the squares neatly till the two corner points

c) After having joined Squares (diamonds) 1 & 2, ensure that you once again place a marker for the two corner points of the 3^rd square and join this one neatly too.

d) Ensure that you have a neat join at the “V” between the 3 squares / diamonds which will form your neckline.

e) Work with the same care for the other side of your top as well.

f) You now have a “V” (facing downwards)> We will work your shoulder straps from the top 2 points of the side diamonds.

g) We will join the back and front from the side two points of the two side diamonds.

h) We will hang tassels off the lower two points of the diamonds. Got it?

Part 3 : Border around diamonds

Now that you have the diamonds joined, let us run a small border all around, before we make our shoulder straps and join the back to the front.

a) Re-attach your yarn at any point on the side of one of the diamonds / granny squares.

b) Mark the corner points of the top.

c) Run a round of sc all around the squares, with 3 sc in each corner st.

d) Work a sc 2-tog (single crochet 2-tog) over the 2 sts in the “V” point / neckline. Check the top of this blog for a “how to”

e) Work stitches such that you get a stitch count in multiples of 3 all around.

Once you have finished this preparation, lets’ start on the actual border.

Just so it looks really good, you must ensure that you get a dc in that centre stitch of the “V” of your top and in the two corners where you will work your shoulder straps. So in case it’s easier for you, re-attach your yarn at one of these points, counting off to ensure that you will get the dc in these three points.

Round 1 : dc in the 1^st sc ;

(ch 2, sk next 2 sc, dc in the next sc) ;

*rep (to) till the 1^st corner marker ;

[ch 2, dc in the same corner marker]* ;

rep *to* all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

We will work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp, and work 3 sc in each ch-2 corner sp. The corner sp for the following round will be the (dc ; ch 2, dc) all in the same sp that forms a “V”. Got it?

Round 2 : sc in the 1^st dc ;

(3 sc in the next ch-2 sp ; sc in the next dc) ;

*rep (to) till the 1^st corner “V” sp ;

3 sc in that corner ch-3 sp* ;

rep *to* all around

and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Now in the final border round, we will work a shell in every alternate ch-3 sp. For the sake of getting it all right and perfect, please check how you need to work your shells.

How do we do that?

a) You must have a shell in the corner ch-3 sps.

b) So work back from the corner ch-3 sp and see where you need to start working your 1^st sc.

c) We will be working our shell Stitch in the centre sc of each 3-sc set.

d) We will work an sc in every alternate 3-sc set, and once again in the centre sc of the set.

e) Our Shell st is [dc ; (ch 1, dc) ; rep (to) once] all in the same sc.

f) Our Corner Shell st is [dc ; (ch 1, dc) ; rep (to) 3 times] all in the same sc.

Following the above ground rules, let’s work this last border round.

Round 3 : sl-st into the 1^st centre sc of the 1^st 3-sc set ; sc in that same sc ;

(sk next 2 sc, Shell st in the next sc ; sk next 2 sc, sc in the next sc) ;

*rep (to) till the 1^st corner 3-sc set ;

sk next 2 sc, Corner Shell st in the next sc* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Part 4 : Shoulder & side Straps

For the straps I have worked a row of foundation half double crochet for the length I needed for my straps – two each for the shoulders and two for the sides.
Foundation half double crochet is like the fdc, but instead of working a dc, you work a hdc chain.

This video shows you how to attach your strap using fsc (Foundation single crochet). and fhdc (foundation half double crochet). So you can use either these stitches, or the fdc for your strap.

In case this video does not come on, visit https://youtu.be/K5N771OXLu4

If you find this too confusing, you can

a) Work a fsc chain for the length needed ; Turn and then work an sc in each fsc all the way back to the start. Fasten off and attach onto the top ; OR

b) Work a regular chain length for the length needed ; Turn and work a hdc in each chain all the way to the start. Fasten off and attach onto the top.

c) Attachment : Check the photo above. Ensure that you allow your work to hang for a bit before tightly securing the ends – no matter what yarn you are using. Even cotton yarn tends to stretch a bit on hanging / wear.

Part 5 : Tassels

Along the bottom edge, I have hung a row of tassels.

Decide on the following :

a) how much yarn do you have ? (as this will decide the following answers)

b) how far apart you want them

c) how thick would you like them (Thickness is doubled so fold your strands over before you close this idea)

d) how long would you like them

How to make tassels : Here’s a quick tutorial at https://youtu.be/Ct84H8iBa9s on how to make and add tassels to your crochet work.

How to make a small pattern with your tassels : Here’s a quick tutorial at https://youtu.be/Pt5BMW_OlAg on making a small pattern using your tassels.

This is one kick-ass (oops) boho top, don’t you agree?

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