How To Make A Matinee Jacket From Granny Squares

A few weeks ago I shared a picture of a matinee jacket I'd created out of 12 crocheted granny squares and lots of people asked for the pattern. I made this after viewing a few variations I'd seen on Pinterest and on crafting blogs.

I hope you enjoy this and scroll down for some mini hints and tips plus a one minute video tutorial if you prefer that type of thing.

I have used double knit yarn in two contrasting colours

Crochet 12 granny squares
Sew six granny squares together to make the back
Sew three granny squares together to make the right hand front side
Sew three granny squares together to make the left hand front side
Sew the three sections together. Start at the second group of stitches to create a collar opening
Add a border by crocheting two rows of double crochet around all the open edges
Create a button loop by chaining 7 and attaching to the border
Add a button
TA-DAAAAAAA

Hints And Tips

If you are a complete beginner with crochet then see here for a video tutorial from Bella Coco which shows you how to make a granny square
Each time you create a new 'round' on your granny square, flip it over and work the 'reverse'. This helps to stop the edges from curling up
Attach a new colour of yarn in the opposite corner from where you finished the previous colour. This helps to prevent any 'weak' corners

Please do let me know if you make one of these and share your pictures in the comments section. I'd also like to hear about or see any other variations on this pattern you may have created. Happy crocheting!

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