Paintbox Yarns Feel Good Granny Square Tank Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Feel Good Granny Square Tank

What is Being Made

The Paintbox Yarns Feel Good Granny Square Tank is a beginner-friendly crochet vest designed to be constructed from individual granny squares. This tank top is available in four sizes to fit chest measurements of 30-32 inches (76-86 cm), 36-42 inches (91-107 cm), 44-50 inches (112-127 cm), and 52-58 inches (132-147 cm), with finished chest measurements ranging from 34½ inches to 60½ inches (88-154 cm). The finished length is 17¾ inches (45 cm) for the two smallest sizes and 19¾ inches (50.5 cm) for the two largest sizes, making it a practical layering piece suitable for various body types.

Techniques Used

This crochet pattern employs several key techniques that make it accessible to beginners while creating visual interest. The design features worked in the round construction for individual granny squares, which is a fundamental crochet technique where stitches are worked in circular motions from the center outward. The pattern also incorporates stripes throughout the design, adding color variation and visual appeal. While the individual squares are worked in the round, the overall tank assembly is worked flat, meaning the completed squares are joined together to form a flat garment. The pattern is designed to be seamless, reducing the need for extensive finishing work and creating a more polished final product.

Stitches Used

The Feel Good Granny Square Tank utilizes fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners. The primary stitches employed include chain stitch (ch), which forms the foundation of crochet work, and single crochet (sc), also known as double crochet (dc) in UK terminology. The pattern also uses slip stitch (sl st) for joining rounds and connecting elements. Additionally, the pattern incorporates double crochet (tr in UK terms), which creates a taller stitch that adds texture and dimension to the granny squares. The pattern instructions also reference working into the back loop only (blo) and front loop only (flo), techniques that create specific textural effects by working through only one loop of the stitch rather than both loops.

Materials and Tools

The Paintbox Yarns Feel Good Granny Square Tank requires Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend DK yarn, which is exclusively available through LoveCrafts. The yarn quantities vary by size, with each color requiring 3½ ounces (100g) balls. The color palette includes Paper White (A), Loveheart (B), Shocking Pink (C), Night Time (D), Teal (E), and Deep Teal (F), with the smallest size requiring 1 ball each of colors A, B, D, and E, plus 1 ball of color C, while larger sizes require additional yardage of certain colors. The pattern specifies a US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook for working the yarn. The finished granny square measures 4½ inches by 4½ inches (11cm x 11cm) when worked with this hook and yarn combination. Additional materials needed include scissors and a large-eyed needle for weaving in ends and assembling the finished squares into the completed tank top.