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Navy starlight granny square robe pattern
Navy granny square robe worked in single crochet (UK double crochet); pattern gives both US and UK stitch names.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Time
- 15-20 hours
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Hook
- 5.0 mm
Intermediate
What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.
Worsted
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
15-20 hours
What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.
About this pattern
This is a navy, light grey and white granny square robe built from flat panels in a textured single crochet stitch, worked on a 5.0mm (US H/8) hook. The back panel reaches 77 stitches over 130 rows, the two front panels 44 stitches each at the same row count, and the two sleeves 55 stitches over 70 rows, with finished granny squares measuring 5 inches by 5 inches after blocking.
The Navy Starlight Robe pairs the granny square family with a textured single crochet (UK double crochet) body, so the finished garment carries both the classic granny square look and a firmer, flat fabric for the main panels. Each granny square finishes at 5 inches by 5 inches after blocking, giving a consistent unit to work against as the rest of the robe comes together in navy, light grey and white or cream.
Construction runs panel by panel: a 77-stitch back worked over 130 rows to approximately 22 inches wide and 32 inches long, two 44-stitch front panels at the same row count and roughly 12.5 inches wide, and two 55-stitch sleeves worked over 70 rows to about 16 inches wide and 18 inches long. Every piece is completed flat before the granny squares and seaming join the robe into its final shape.
Materials
- for Your Starlight Robe
Yarn
- Main Color (MC): Navy blue, worsted weight yarn, approximately 1800 yards
Color A
- Light grey, worsted weight yarn, approximately 600 yards
Color B
- White or cream, worsted weight yarn, approximately 200 yards
Crochet hook
- 5.0mm (US H/8)
- Measuring tape
Gauge
- 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in the textured body stitch pattern
- One completed granny square = 5 inches x 5 inches after blocking
- Always check your gauge before starting. This matters for garment fit. If your squares are too big, go down a hook size. Too small, go up.
Tools
- Yarn needle for weaving ends and seaming
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
The list is the pattern's own wording.
Instructions
Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.
Foundation
- Round 1
Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (77 sts)Rows 2 through 130: Work in Textured Stitch Pattern as established. Turn at the end of each row. (77 sts)
Key3
- sts
- stitches
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Your back panel should measure approximately 22 inches wide and 32 inches long. Set aside.
Foundation
- Round 1
Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (44 sts)Rows 2 through 130: Work in Textured Stitch Pattern. Turn. (44 sts) Each front panel should measure approximately 12.5 inches wide and 32 inches long.
Key3
- sts
- stitches
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Foundation
- Round 1
Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (55 sts)Rows 2 through 70: Work in Textured Stitch Pattern. Turn. (55 sts) Each sleeve should measure approximately 16 inches wide and 18 inches long.
Key3
- sts
- stitches
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
Foundation
- Round 1
Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (200 sts)
Key3
- sts
- stitches
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- Round 2
through 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (200 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends. Your belt should measure approximately 2 inches wide and 56 inches long.
Key4
- sts
- stitches
- ch
- chain
- st
- stitch
- sc
- single crochet
Color B
I recommend using a soft acrylic or acrylic blend for this project. You want something machine washable since this is a garment you will wear often. A yarn with good stitch definition will show off both the texture and the granny squares beautifully.
Tools:
Crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends and seaming Scissors Stitch markers Measuring tape
Gauge
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in the textured body stitch pattern One completed granny square = 5 inches x 5 inches after blocking
Always check your gauge before starting. This matters for garment fit. If your squares are too big, go down a hook size. Too small, go up.
Finished Measurements
Total length from shoulder to hem: approximately 52 inches Chest circumference (when laid flat, doubled): approximately 44 inches
Sleeve length from underarm: approximately 18 inches
For a smaller or larger size, you can adjust by adding or removing rows to the body panels and adjusting the number of granny squares along the hem.
Edging
- Round 1
Using Color A, work one round of sc around the entire outer edge of the robe (excluding the granny square sections). This creates a polished, cohesive look.
Key1
- sc
- single crochet
- (3)Round 2
Work 1 sc in each row end along the fronts, 3 sc in each corner, and 1 sc in each stitch along the hem areas without granny squares.
Key1
- sc
- single crochet
Blocking
Wet block your finished robe by soaking it in cool water for 20 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess water. Lay flat on blocking mats and shape to measurements. Allow to dry completely.
Weaving in Ends
You will have many ends to weave in. Take your time. Weave each end through at least 2 inches of stitches, then double back. Trim closely.
Notes from the pattern
- Use a 5.0mm (US H/8) hook and check gauge — 14 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches — before starting the back panel, since the robe's final width and length depend on hitting this tension.
- Place a stitch marker every 10 rows or so on the long panels, as miscounting across 130 rows on the back or 70 rows on a sleeve is easy to do without a marker to check against.
- Granny squares are measured after blocking, not straight off the hook, so block a sample square before deciding the hook size is correct.
- A soft, machine-washable acrylic or acrylic blend is recommended specifically because this is a worn garment; stitch definition in this yarn also makes the granny squares read clearly against the textured panels.
The essentials
- Rounds
- 7
- Parts
- 11
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- 15-20 hours
- Hook
- 5.0 mm
- Yarn
- Worsted
Stitches you will use
- Textured single crochet (UK double crochet) body stitch Used for every panel row 2 onward on the back, fronts and sleeves; watch stitch counts stay at 77, 44 or 55 across all 130 or 70 rows.
- Granny square construction Each square needs to block out to 5 inches by 5 inches to sit evenly against the panels; uneven tension between squares shows up clearly in a garment.
- Colour changes across three yarns Navy, light grey and white or cream all appear in the project; carry tails cleanly where colours meet so joins stay flat on a worn garment.
Troubleshooting
The back or front panels come out narrower or wider than the stated 22 inches or 12.5 inches.
This points to gauge drift over a long run of rows; recheck the 14-stitch, 16-row swatch and go up or down a hook size before continuing.
Granny squares measure more or less than 5 inches by 5 inches once blocked.
Squares often shrink or relax during blocking; measure a blocked test square first, since an unblocked check will not match the stated finished size.
A sleeve ends up shorter or longer than the 18-inch target over its 70 rows.
This usually means a row was skipped or doubled while counting; use stitch markers at set intervals so the row count can be verified partway through rather than only at the end.
Substituting yarn
- Cotton, worsted weight
- Gives a heavier, less elastic drape that suits a cooler-weather robe; keep the same 5.0mm hook but expect a slightly stiffer granny square.
- Acrylic-wool blend, worsted weight
- Adds warmth and a softer hand to the textured panels; check the care label, as wool blends may need a gentler wash than pure acrylic.
- Chunky weight, acrylic or acrylic blend
- Produces a bulkier fabric and larger granny squares for the same stitch counts, so move up to around a 6.0–6.5mm hook and expect to use less overall yardage.
Washing and care
- the recommended acrylic or acrylic blend, machine wash on a gentle cold cycle and lay the robe flat to dry so the panel lengths and granny squares keep their blocked shape.
- Store folded rather than hung, since a garment of this size and weight can stretch out of shape on a hanger; reshape gently by hand if any panel pulls after washing.
FAQs
Questions
What hook size does this robe use?
A 5.0mm (US H/8) hook is used throughout, for both the textured panels and the granny squares. Gauge should be checked against this hook before starting the back panel.
How much yarn is needed in each colour?
The pattern calls for approximately 1800 yards of navy as the main colour, 600 yards of light grey, and 200 yards of white or cream, all in worsted weight. These amounts cover the back, front panels, sleeves and granny squares.
Why does gauge matter so much for this project?
Gauge is given as 14 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches in the textured stitch, and the stated panel measurements (22 inches, 12.5 inches, 16 inches) depend on matching it. Since this is a garment, an off gauge changes how the robe actually fits rather than just the look of the stitches.
Is single crochet the same as UK double crochet in this pattern?
Yes — the textured body stitch is worked in US single crochet, which is called double crochet (dc) in UK terms. Both panels and the overall stitch pattern follow the US naming used throughout this write-up.
How are the granny squares meant to measure up?
Each completed granny square should finish at 5 inches by 5 inches after blocking. Checking this measurement on a blocked square, rather than straight off the hook, gives an accurate read before committing to the full set.
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.