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# GARDEN PATCH GRANNY JUMPER
*A cozy DK-weight pullover made from classic granny squares and sweet flower-motif squares, joined together in a patchwork of color.*

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## SKILL LEVEL
Easy — if you can make a granny square, you can make this jumper!

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## SIZES
**XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)**
Finished bust: 36 (42, 48, 54, 60, 66)" / 91 (107, 122, 137, 152, 168) cm
Finished length: 22 (22, 24, 24, 26, 26)" / 56 (56, 61, 61, 66, 66) cm
Sample shown in **size M (48" bust)** with approx. 8" positive ease.

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## MATERIALS

### Yarn
**DK weight yarn** (approx. 230 yds / 210 m per 100g skein). Quantities are approximate and depend on size.

| Color | Role | Abbr. | Yardage (size M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream | Main Color (background) | **MC** | 650 yds |
| Sage Green | Contrast 1 (leaves/rounds) | **CC1** | 300 yds |
| Rose Pink | Contrast 2 (flowers) | **CC2** | 200 yds |
| Mustard Yellow | Contrast 3 (flower centers/rounds) | **CC3** | 200 yds |
| Dusty Blue | Contrast 4 (rounds) | **CC4** | 200 yds |
| Terracotta | Contrast 5 (rounds) | **CC5** | 150 yds |

*Size adjustments: Add/subtract ~40 yds MC and ~20 yds of each CC per size up/down.*

### Hooks & Notions
- **US H/8 (5.0 mm)** crochet hook — main hook
- **US G/6 (4.0 mm)** crochet hook — for ribbing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Blocking mat and pins

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## GAUGE
- **One granny square = 6" × 6" (15 × 15 cm)** after blocking, using US H/8 hook and 7 rounds.
- Ribbing gauge: 20 sc in back loop rows = 4" (10 cm) with US G/6 hook.

**Gauge is critical** — make one square first and block it. Adjust hook size if needed.

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## ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- **ch** — chain
- **sl st** — slip stitch
- **sc** — single crochet
- **dc** — double crochet
- **st(s)** — stitch(es)
- **sp** — space
- **rnd** — round
- **rep** — repeat
- **BLO** — back loop only
- **MC, CC1–CC5** — main color, contrast colors
- **RS / WS** — right side / wrong side

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## PATTERN NOTES

- This jumper is built from **6" granny squares**, seamed together. You will make two types:
  - **Plain Granny Squares** (classic concentric-color grannies) — make in various color combinations
  - **Flower Motif Squares** (flower bloom in center, solid background) — make in various colors
- Beginning ch-3 counts as a dc throughout.
- Join rounds with a sl st to top of beginning ch-3 unless otherwise stated.
- Fasten off and change colors between every round for maximum variation (or keep some rounds matching for a calmer look — your choice!).
- Weave in ends as you go — it will save you hours later.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of each round in parentheses.

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## SQUARE COUNT BY SIZE

Each garment piece is a rectangle of 6" squares:

| Piece | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 3×4 = 12 | 3×4 = 12 | 4×4 = 16 | 4×4 = 16 | 5×4 = 20 | 5×4 = 20 |
| Back | 3×4 = 12 | 3×4 = 12 | 4×4 = 16 | 4×4 = 16 | 5×4 = 20 | 5×4 = 20 |
| Sleeve (×2) | 2×4 = 8 | 2×4 = 8 | 3×4 = 12 | 3×4 = 12 | 3×4 = 12 | 3×4 = 12 |
| **TOTAL** | **40** | **40** | **56** | **56** | **64** | **64** |

*Width check (size M): 4 squares × 6" = 24" per panel × 2 panels = 48" finished bust ✓*
*Length check: 4 squares × 6" = 24" + 2" neckband allowance ≈ finished length ✓*

**Recommended mix**: About **75% plain granny squares, 25% flower squares** for a balanced look. For size M: ~42 plain + ~14 flower squares.

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## PATTERN 1: PLAIN GRANNY SQUARE
*Make the bulk of your squares using this pattern. Vary color combinations freely.*

With US H/8 hook and Color A, ch 4; join with sl st to form a ring.

**Rnd 1 (Color A):** Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off. **(12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)**

**Rnd 2 (Color B):** Join in any ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, *[3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next corner sp, ch 1*; rep from * to * 2 more times; join. Fasten off. **(24 dc, 4 corner ch-2 sps, 4 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 3 (Color C):** Join in any corner sp. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1*; rep from * to * 2 more times; join. Fasten off. **(36 dc, 4 corners, 8 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 4 (Color D):** Join in any corner. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times*; rep from * to * 2 more times; join. Fasten off. **(48 dc, 4 corners, 12 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 5 (Color E):** As Rnd 4, but with 3 groups of 3 dc per side. **(60 dc, 4 corners, 16 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 6 (Color F):** As Rnd 4, but with 4 groups of 3 dc per side. **(72 dc, 4 corners, 20 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 7 (MC border):** With MC, work as Rnd 4 with 5 groups of 3 dc per side. Do not fasten off — continue with an even-up round:

**Rnd 7b (edging, MC):** Ch 1, sc evenly around, working 1 sc in each dc, 1 sc in each ch-1 sp, and (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-2 sp; join with sl st. Fasten off. **(Approx. 22 sc per side + corners)**

Square should measure **6" × 6"** after blocking.

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## PATTERN 2: FLOWER MOTIF SQUARE
*Make approx. 25% of your squares this way. Vary flower (CC2) and background (MC) as desired.*

With US H/8 hook and CC3 (flower center), ch 4; join with sl st to form a ring.

**Rnd 1 (CC3 — center):** Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. **(8 sc)**

**Rnd 2 (CC2 — petals):** Join CC2 in any sc. *(Sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in same st — petal made; sl st in next sc*; rep from * 3 more times, working last sl st into joining st. Fasten off. **(8 petals — actually 4; see note)**

*Note: If you want 8 petals, work a petal in every sc: (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each of the 8 sc.* **(8 petals)**

**Rnd 3 (CC1 — leaf round):** Join CC1 between any two petals (in the sl st between petals). Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp (behind petal), ch 2, *3 dc between next two petals, ch 2*; rep from * 2 more times (working behind petals); join to top of ch-3. Fasten off. **(12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps — now a tiny granny square base)**

**Rnd 4 (MC):** Join MC in any ch-2 sp. Work as **Rnd 2 of Plain Granny Square** — (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner, ch 1 between. Join; fasten off. **(24 dc, 4 corners, 4 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnds 5–7 (MC):** Continue exactly as Rnds 3, 4, 5 of Plain Granny Square, all in MC, to build out the background. **(After Rnd 7: 60 dc, 4 corners, 16 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 8 (Color of choice — border):** As Rnd 6 of Plain Granny Square. **(72 dc, 4 corners, 20 side ch-1 sps)**

**Rnd 8b (edging, MC):** Work sc even-up round as in Plain Granny Square Rnd 7b. Fasten off.

Square should measure **6" × 6"** after blocking.

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## CHART A: FLOWER MOTIF SQUARE (13 × 13 stitch grid approximation)

*This chart shows color placement looking at the finished square (RS). Read from bottom to top. Each cell = approx. one stitch cluster/area.*

```
Row 13: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Row 12: □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Row 11: □ □ □ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● □ □ □
Row 10: □ □ ● ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ● ● □ □
Row 9:  □ ● ▲ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ● □
Row 8:  □ ● ▲ ■ ■ ✿ ✿ ✿ ■ ■ ▲ ● □
Row 7:  □ ● ▲ ■ ✿ ✿ ★ ✿ ✿ ■ ▲ ● □
Row 6:  □ ● ▲ ■ ■ ✿ ✿ ✿ ■ ■ ▲ ● □
Row 5:  □ ● ▲ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ▲ ● □
Row 4:  □ □ ● ● ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ● ● □ □
Row 3:  □ □ □ ● ● ● ● ● ● ● □ □ □
Row 2:  □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Row 1:  □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
```

**KEY:**
- ★ = CC3 (Mustard — flower center, Rnd 1)
- ✿ = CC2 (Rose — petals, Rnd 2)
- ■ = CC1 (Sage — leaf round, Rnd 3)
- ▲ = MC (Cream — Rnd 4 inner background)
- ● = MC (Cream — Rnds 5–7 outer background)
- □ = Border color / edging (Rnd 8 + sc round)

*How to read: Granny squares are worked in the round, so this chart is conceptual — use it to visualize placement. Begin at the center (★) and work outward in rounds.*

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## CHART B: PLAIN GRANNY SQUARE COLOR PLACEMENT

```
Row 13: F F F F F F F F F F F F F
Row 12: F E E E E E E E E E E E F
Row 11: F E D D D D D D D D D E F
Row 10: F E D C C C C C C C D E F
Row 9:  F E D C B B B B B C D E F
Row 8:  F E D C B A A A B C D E F
Row 7:  F E D C B A ★ A B C D E F
Row 6:  F E D C B A A A B C D E F
Row 5:  F E D C B B B B B C D E F
Row 4:  F E D C C C C C C C D E F
Row 3:  F E D D D D D D D D D E F
Row 2:  F E E E E E E E E E E E F
Row 1:  F F F F F F F F F F F F F
```

**KEY:**
- ★ / A = Rnd 1 color (center ring)
- B = Rnd 2
- C = Rnd 3
- D = Rnd 4
- E = Rnd 5
- F = Rnd 6 (+ Rnd 7 border in MC + sc edge)

**Suggested color combos (mix freely!):**
1. CC3→CC2→CC1→CC4→CC5→MC
2. CC5→CC3→CC1→CC2→CC4→MC
3. CC2→CC4→CC3→CC5→CC1→MC
4. CC1→CC3→CC5→CC2→CC4→MC

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## ASSEMBLY

### Step 1: Block All Squares
Wet-block each square to **exactly 6" × 6"**. Pin on a blocking mat and allow to dry completely. **This step is essential** for a neat finished jumper.

### Step 2: Lay Out Panels
Arrange squares on a flat surface according to size chart. Scatter flower squares among plain squares for balance. Take a photo before seaming!

**Layout for Size M Front (4 wide × 4 tall = 16 squares):**
```
[P] [F] [P] [P]
[P] [P] [F] [P]
[F] [P] [P] [F]
[P] [F] [P] [P]
```
P = Plain granny, F = Flower square. Repeat similarly for back and each sleeve.

### Step 3: Join Squares
With MC and tapestry needle, **whip stitch** squares together through back loops only (BLO) for a flat seam. Join each panel (front, back, two sleeves) into a flat rectangle.

Alternative join: **sc join** — with MC and H/8 hook, hold two squares RS together and sc through BLO of both squares across the seam.

### Step 4: Seam Panels
1. **Shoulder seams:** Place front and back with RS together. Whip stitch across the top, leaving the center 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10)" open for the neckline. For size M, that's approximately the center 1.5 squares.
2. **Attach sleeves:** Mark center top of each sleeve. With RS together, pin sleeve top to armhole edge (armhole depth = 2 squares / 12"). Whip stitch.
3. **Side and underarm seams:** With RS together, seam from sleeve cuff, through underarm, down to hem in one continuous line on each side.

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## NECKBAND

With US G/6 hook and MC, RS facing, join yarn at shoulder seam.

**Rnd 1:** Ch 1, sc evenly around neck opening (aim for a multiple of 2), ensuring flat edge; join with sl st to first sc. **(approx. 72–96 sc depending on size)**

**Rnd 2:** Ch 10. Working across ch: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch (9 sc); sl st in next 2 sc of neck edge; turn.

**Rnd 3:** Skip the 2 sl sts, sc in BLO of each of 9 sc; ch 1, turn.

**Rnd 4:** Sc in BLO of each sc (9 sc); sl st in next 2 sc of neck edge; turn.

**Rep Rnds 3–4** around entire neck edge until ribbing meets start. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Seam ribbing ends together with tail.

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## CUFFS (make 2)

With US G/6 hook and MC, RS facing, join yarn at underarm seam of sleeve.

**Rnd 1:** Ch 1, sc evenly around cuff edge (multiple of 2); join. **(approx. 48–60 sc)**

**Rnds 2+:** Work BLO rib as for neckband (ch 10, BLO ribs) until cuff is 2.5" / 6 cm deep. Seam ends. Fasten off.

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## HEM BAND

With US G/6 hook and MC, RS facing, join yarn at side seam at bottom edge.

**Rnd 1:** Ch 1, sc evenly around bottom edge; join.

**Rnds 2+:** Work BLO rib as above for 2" / 5 cm. Seam ends. Fasten off.

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## FINISHING

1. Weave in all remaining ends securely.
2. **Steam block** the entire jumper gently — avoid crushing the granny square texture. Lay flat to dry.
3. Try on and admire!

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## COLOR MANAGEMENT TIPS

- **Ends:** Each granny square round change creates 2 ends. With ~56 squares × 6 changes = lots of ends! Weave in as you complete each square.
- **Float management:** Not applicable — colors are changed between rounds, not carried.
- **Consistent tension:** If some squares feel tighter than others, re-block them more aggressively to match.
- **Color balance:** Before seaming, stand back and check no two identical squares sit adjacent. Shuffle as needed.

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**Enjoy your handmade Garden Patch Granny Jumper! 🌸**