NOTE: Testing coverage for this pattern is limited in sizes 6-9. If you’re making these sizes and have feedback, please feel free to message me. If you’re between sizes, instructions for how to modify this pattern are also included.

“Amma” means “granny” in Icelandic and is a fitting name for this super simple top made from two granny squares. Worked up in lace-weight yarn for a delicate look, this pattern is easy to customize and makes a great project for confident beginners making their first garment. Side slits add interest and ensure a comfortable fit around the hips.

A sleeved sweater option adds further basic stitches to this simple construction to create a satisfying and highly wearable piece. The combination of delicate lace-weight yarn and three-quarter sleeves add the perfect amount of “pretty” to dress up your favourite jeans. Instructions are also included for long sleeves.

This design is based on the free Amma “recipe” I published on my blog several years ago, but with extended sizing and added sweater option.

NOTE: The free basic “recipe” that this top is based on is still available on my blog here. These guidelines are for the top only (without sleeve variations) in one size that can be adjusted for smaller or larger sizes by adjusting the size of the granny squares (note that width and length will decrease or increase at the same rate when making squares smaller or larger).

Difficulty
Easy

Techniques used

• Magic ring
• Working in the round
• Working in rows
• Seaming

Materials
For the Amma Top: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) 5, 6, 6, 6 skeins Ístex Einband or similar lace-weight yarn

• 1 ball Einband = 50 g/250 m; 1.75 oz/273 yds 273 yds
• Colour shown: 0851 White / 1027 Light Grey

For the Amma Sweater: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) 7, 8, 8, 8 skeins Ístex Einband or similar lace-weight yarn

• 1 ball Einband = 50 g/250 m; 1.75 oz/273 yds oz/273 yds
• Colour shown: 0885 Oatmeal Heather

3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
6 stitch markers (4 needed for Sweater)
Yarn needle

If you’re new to working with Einband, check out this blog post.

Gauge
9 granny rows = 4 inches/10 cm (measured from center of square to outer edge)
5 granny shells = 4 inches/10 cm

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9

Designed with 5.5-7.5 inches/14-19.5 cm positive ease.

Finished circumference:

35.5 (41, 44.5, 48, 52) 55.5, 60.5, 64.5, 68 inches
95.5 104, 113, 122, 132) 141, 153.5, 164, 172.5 cm

Finished length:

19 (20.75, 22.5, 24.25, 25.75) 27.25, 28.75, 30.25 inches
48.5 (52.5, 57, 61, 65.5) 69, 73, 77, 78.5 cm

Model is 5′7″/170 cm with a 35″/91.5 cm bust and is wearing size 3 (44.5 inch/113cm circumference).