In this post we cover several different adjustments for the raglan granny block sweaters.
Testing and Adjustments
In the last months of 2025 we started the granny block sweater series. In this series we were set to work on 2 different garments with the Granny Block Stitch. The first one, our granny crew sweater is complete. However, the second one, a v-neck version, is still a work in progress.
I have most of the sample completed, but there is a lil something that keeps me from finishing it and I don’t know if it’s the yarn weight or the color combination… In order to fall back in love with the Granny no 7 top I decided to entertain the idea of crocheting one for my husband.
While the gift idea did not pan out, you can find out why in the video below…
I still felt that we gained quite a bit of knowledge from our experience. Now, I will be recording a tutorial for the Granny No 7 top so, this post is not a tutorial. Instead, I wanted to cover several different adjustments for the raglan granny block sweaters. Yes, these apply to both the Granny crew sweater and the future granny No 7 top.
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The first of these adjustments is of course yarn.
Both the Granny Crew Sweater and the Granny No7 top were written up using dk weight wool. However, I know that like my husband there are other humans out there with a sensitivity to wool. Also, you may live in a climate that is just not wool friendly.
For this reason, Comfy Sport was at the top of my chosen lineup. Not only does the yarn have a beautiful sheen from the Pima Cotton but it’s also machine washable. In addition tho these desirable qualities, Comfy Sport comes in with 17 WPI’s (wraps per inch) to dk wools’ 16. Fairly comparable.
I will say that because of their softness Pima cotton yarns do tend to pill. So get yourself a little fabric shaver to keep those garments looking brand new. My only complaint with the comfy range is their color range. I really do wish they had more hues so that we could play around with fading and color contrasts. Nevertheless, this is a great summer yarn option. Light and bright.
As I wanted to continue the 2 color look of the Granny Crew Sweater I chose to work with Marina and Ivory. Marina is a deep, bold teal-y blue that almost reminds me of the deep blue hues of El Mar Caribe.
Second Adjustment – Hook
While the yarn label suggests a 3.75mm hook, I found this hook size to create a much denser fabric than the one i was looking for.
After much deliberation I chose to work with a combination of hook sizes. 4mm for the granny stitch portion and 4.5 mm for the (sc, ch2) portion of the stitch. Honestly, if clover or tulip made a 4.25mm hook, I would have used that one.
Third Adjustment for the raglan – Armhole Depth
Changing the yarn and hook size of course means that we have to account for changes in length and width. This of course applies to any garment not just the raglan granny block sweater.
When working with a top-down Raglan construction the easiest way to add width is to simply continue adding rounds to the yoke. However, the more yoke rounds, the deeper your armhole depth, the wider your sleeve. For this garment I completed 21 rounds for the yoke which put me at an armhole depth of 10” unblocked. The arm opening after separating for the sleeves was 8.5” Plenty comfortable, with room for growth.
Fourth Adjustment for the Raglan – Increases
After completing 21 yoke rounds and separating for the sleeves the garment was only 42.25” wide. As I was aiming for at least 45.5″, I decided add more stitches after our separation. While there are several ways of adding width to your garment I used the following
- Inc at the corners before skipping my sleeve sts in the separation round. This adds 4 granny sts
- Adding 6 ch’s at the underarm, this will add 4 granny sts total.
Then, when it was time to start our second body round, I added 3 v sts at the underarm. At the end of these 3 rounds we added a total of 11 granny sts.
Lastly
My unblocked gauge = 13 sts and 12 rounds of the granny block stitch.
Those are all the adjustments for the raglan sweater that I made. Although the garment will be frogged, it’s my sincere hope that this post helps you with your own adjustments for a raglan sweater
After writing this, I’m now feeling called to stash dive. Perhaps I should make one for myself and make with some lovely yellow wool that I’ve been hoarding for close to 8 years.
On second thought this yarn is giving cracked egg vibes and while it’s a choice, its not my choice.
If you liked the look of this garment keep your eyes on this blog for the upcoming Granny No7 top tutorials .
In the mean time you can learn all about the granny crew sweater series below
