I made a sweater with a ribbon neckline a while back (ribbon raglan sweater), but this time I wanted something completely different — lighter, looser, and more open. Something that feels easy to wear and just as easy to make.
I went with a top-down design because it’s simply the best way to crochet when you want flow. No seams, no joining panels — just watching the sweater take shape as you go. You start at the neckline and keep building downward, and before you know it, you’re trying it on mid-way, making little tweaks here and there. It’s such a satisfying process.
The real magic, though, is in the adjustable neckline. Sometimes I want that wide, off-the-shoulder look. Other times, I want to pull it tighter and cozier. This design lets you do both — just weave the string through the neckline and adjust it however you like.
And because I can’t resist flexibility, the sleeve and body lengths are also adjustable. You can make it cropped, long, or anything in between. Personally, I think it looks best with long sleeves — the balance between the wide neckline and soft drape feels just right.
It’s worked in granny stitch — one of my favorites when I want texture and rhythm without thinking too hard. I used Drops Loves You 7 cotton in wheat and white, alternating colors each round. The result is a light, breathable sweater that still feels warm enough for layering.
This might be my most adjustable design yet — neckline, sleeves, length… all customizable. However you style it, the Granny Tie Sweater is meant to move with you, not against you.
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