🧶 Granny Square Top Crochet-Along – Video 2: Understanding Sizing, Ease & Fit

Tiffany
Jun 20
3 min read

Updated: Jun 23

Hey friends! Welcome back to the Granny Square Top Crochet-Along!

If you’ve ever stared at a sizing chart and thought “Which one do I pick?” — this post is going to be your new best friend.

In Video 2, we’re talking all about sizing, ease, and how to figure out what size top will actually work best for YOU. This isn’t about following rules — it’s about understanding your body, your yarn, and how your project is going to fit. Let’s jump in!

✨ Grab Your Free Project Planner!

Before we dive in, I made a handy Granny Square Top Project Planner Worksheet to help you stay organized throughout this crochet-along! Use it to jot down your swatch results, yarn estimates, modification ideas, and sizing notes.

Download Project Planner

📺 Watch the Video:

🧵 Let’s Talk About Ease

Ease is one of those terms that can sound technical, but it’s super simple once you break it down:

Zero Ease = Fits your body exactly
Positive Ease = Looser fit, sits away from the body
Negative Ease = Tight, form-fitting look

For this Granny Square Top, I recommend a little bit of positive ease — enough to feel relaxed and breathable, but not baggy or oversized. The size chart in the worksheet is based on that type of fit, but you’re totally free to adjust it based on how you want the top to feel!

📏 Bust, Length & Sizing Notes

A lot of patterns will use the word “bust,” but it can mean:

The full circumference of the top
OR just the width of the front panel (side to side)

If the pattern doesn’t say, a measuring tape and a little common sense will usually help clarify how the measurement is being used.

You may also see other measurements broken down in more detailed patterns — like sleeve length, neckline width, or armhole depth — but for this project, we're keeping it simple and focusing on bust and length.

💡 A Little Sizing Cheat I Love

Let me tell you a secret I stumbled onto a while back...

I was walking through JoAnn’s and wandered into the sewing pattern aisle. On the back of every sewing pattern? A full breakdown of standard size measurements — bust, waist, hip — for every size range.

I was like... what?! This is gold! 🤯Now anytime I’m planning a garment, I reference those sewing pattern charts. If you find one that has a similar fit to what you’re going for, it’s a super helpful way to estimate sizing and ease — even for crochet.

🧶 Don’t Stress If You Don’t Hit the Exact Measurement

Just a quick note: It’s totally normal if your project doesn’t hit the size chart exactly.

Depending on the yarn, hook size, and stitch you use, your top might end up an inch or two bigger — and that’s okay!

📌 Tip: If you’re between sizes, go with the next size up.

Don’t shortchange yourself unless you’re specifically going for a tighter fit. Always make a note about how your chosen size will fit based on your swatch and yarn.

💬 Join the Conversation

Drop a comment below and let me know what size you’re thinking of making — or how you want your top to fit! Are you going for breezy and loose or more fitted and snug?

If you’re in The Crochet Room membership, be sure to post a photo of your planner or sizing notes so we can cheer you on!