DIY Crochet Vest with Granny Squares | Complete Pattern, Layout & Joining Method

In this video, I’ll show you how to crochet a beautiful granny square vest from start to finish. We’ll cover everything: how to crochet the granny squares, how to join 21 motifs, how to create the outer edging and armhole edging, and how to adjust the size for a perfect fit. This project is beginner-friendly and perfect if you enjoy granny square designs! –––––––––––––– 🧶 Tools & Materials Used 4 mm crochet hook Worsted weight yarn (190 m per 100 g) Two skeins of each color (for 21 granny squares + edging) Yarn needle Scissors –––––––––––––– 📏 Finished Measurements Each granny square: approx. 13 cm Vest length: approx. 50 cm Vest circumference: approx. 95 cm Front is open (optional chain tie closure) –––––––––––––– 🧩 Squares Layout 6 squares for the front 2 squares for the shoulders 4 squares for the sides 9 squares for the back (21 squares total) –––––––––––––– 📌 How to Adjust the Size You can resize the vest by: Using thicker yarn + a larger hook Repeating the last round of the granny square to increase its size Adding more rows of edging –––––––––––––– Joining Method I demonstrate the joining technique I used for this vest, with clear step-by-step instructions. You can use any joining method, but this tutorial helps you see the stitches clearly. –––––––––––––– 👚 Edging Instructions Armhole edging using half double crochet Corner decreases using hdc3tog Outer vest edging worked similarly with small variations –––––––––––––– If you enjoy granny square projects, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out my other crochet tutorials! . 00:00 Introduction 00:04 Size Explanation 01:16 Crochet Flower Granny Square Tutorial 23:19 Square Layout 24:19 Joining the Squares 33:18 Outer Edging 44:18 chain tie