This shirt is a union of granny squares and triangles, joined together with lacy rows to create an intricate and summery look. Wear it as a separate garment or put it over a top to keep your shoulders warm in the evening. The length of the body and the sleeves can be modified. The shirt can be bright and colourful, or cosy and monochrome, but it will definitely become your favourite garment.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Recommended ease: 2.75–5.5” / 7–14 cm of positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 34.5 (41, 47, 53.25, 59.5, 65.5)“ / 88 (105, 120, 135, 151.5, 167) cm.

Length (from Shoulder to Hem): 19.25 (22, 22, 22, 22, 25)“ / 49 (57, 57, 57, 57, 64) cm.

MATERIALS 
Yarn: Vadang by Nakyang Yarn (100% combed cotton, 461 yds / 422 m / 50 g).
C1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s) in the colourway 907 Brown.
C2: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in the colourway 915 Orange.
C3: 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins in the colourway 918 Yellow.
C4: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins in the colourway 911 Ivory.

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern. 

Or approx. the foll amounts of fingering-weight yarn (held single): C1: 55 (80, 90, 100, 110, 140) yds / 50 (75, 80, 90, 100, 130) m.
C2: 145 (210, 230, 260, 285, 370) yds / 135 (190, 210, 240, 260, 335) m.
C3: 260 (370, 410, 465, 505, 650) yds / 240 (340, 375, 425, 460, 595) m.
C4: 350 (470, 520, 580, 630, 795) yds / 320 (430, 475, 530, 575, 725) m.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Crochet Thread #20 by Daruma and Puno Due by Lana Grossa, both held single.

Hook: US B-1 / 2.25 mm or C-2 / 2.5 mm.

Notions: Stitch markers, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6) 0.75” / 2 cm buttons. 

GAUGE
1 granny square = 2.5 x 2.5” / 6.5 x 6.5 cm, after blocking.

NOTES
This shirt is made using crocheted granny squares, joined together with mesh-style rows both vertically and horizontally. The edges are finished with half-double stitches for a polished look, while the collar is shaped at the front using a series of increases in half-double stitches.