I had seen a few granny square sweaters and shrugs, and I wanted to try making one. This is a bit more of a “recipe” than a pattern. I have written down exactly how I made one that fit me, but I also have notes on where to make adjustments and try it on to see if you need to make those changes.

You can really use any granny square to do this. It doesn’t have to be the same size or style as mine. The idea is to make a large granny square, then cinch the top and bottom a lot and the sides a little less. So if you are using a granny square you already have or one that’s different in size, just start with “Securing into Sweater Shape.”