Not Your Granny’s Granny Square Jacket

Sleeker sleeves and lots of customized options update this classic sweater jacket.

Two years and six jackets later; I‘m finally ready to share this pattern with confidence!

Over 2 years ago, I was inspired by a granny square jacket worn on “THIS IS US”. A quick internet search produced a plethora of granny square jacket patterns. Many were “one size fits all”, others had cute variations, wonderful colorways; even basic sizing S, M, L; but none of the pattern photos showed a granny jacket designed to focus on FIT!

My inspiration sent me to the net to find a (more) classic Granny Square Jacket. Two years later, an explosion of granny jackets have materialized... "Not Your Granny’s Granny Square Jacket" is unique with a deep dive on customization!

I downloaded the simplest “vintage” pattern I could find; a classic granny square with a small layout diagram depicting a cross-like layout of uniform squares and basic joining instructions.

Years of sewing and pattern-making experience kicked in as I happily made my squares. I wondered how square armholes, non-tapered sleeves (same size shoulders to wrist?), and same size front/back panels (what about BOOBS?) would satisfy my love of creating my own garments to fit like a glove!?

I downloaded the simplest “vintage” pattern I could find...

After joining that first Granny Jacket my suspicions were confirmed. Without any sizing and customized fit instruction; this jacket was swimming on my 5’11”, size 8-10 frame. I set to work on my second jacket; designing a sleeker, fitted sleeve with more options echoed in the border to ease and build a nicely fitted collar and customize the front center jacket panels.

With each subsequent jacket test, I realized there's a wide variety of worsted weight #4 yarns on the market; with each unique fiber combination producing subtle differences in the drape, warmth and feel of each test jacket I made.

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​​Each yarns unique mix of fibers and “softness” effected the final fit and drape of the garment...

Made with "I Love This Yarn" #4 worsted (value) yarn this jacket resulted in a more structured, jacket with a denser weave and less drape than some of the "softer" yarns in its class.

Two years and six jackets later; I‘m finally ready to share this pattern with confidence! Obviously, I’ve simply tweaked a classic age old pattern.  However..

What makes this “Not Your Granny’s Granny Square Jacket” pattern different are custom fit details starting with the yarn you choose; a variety of accurate sizing options (SM-XL*), sleeker fitted sleeves and adjustable sleeve and jacket lengths.

This is an adaptable pattern designed for enjoyable crocheting without the months of fit trial and errors I made while frogging, testing and documenting this fun and easy pattern to share.

Fave tester @Earlybird_Stitches in her granny jacket made with soft and drapey Vintage Berroco #4 Worsted (MEDIUM).

Every time I wear one of these jackets, people stop and ask me where I got it. When I say “you can make your own with my pattern...” the response is always laughter and the shake of a head.

Happy yarning,
🧶💭👌🏻💕
Paula

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*NOTE: XL Granny Jacket has not been tested, but is consistent with the sizing, and successful tests performed on sizes SM, MED and LARGE. Proceed with confidence, make sure you have a bit more "Base Color A" yarn.