About This Pattern
This shirt is two panels, made the same way, joined at the end. I like that kind of math. Each panel grows from a granny base into a corner shell, so the shaping happens without much counting. It suits a slow evening, one panel per sitting, yarn in your lap. White and yellow keep it simple. It needs a steady hook and a little patience for the corner rounds.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- dc
- double crochet
- sc
- single crochet
- ch
- chain
Two-panel granny stitch shirt for men
Panel
Make 2- Round 1Getting Started Make a slip knot; for L/XL chain 44, for S/M chain 34; yarn over, skip two chains, and double crochet (dc) into the third chain; continue with dc across the row.
- Round 2Getting Started Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), add 2 more dc in the same stitch; skip 3 stitches, then place 3 dc in the middle of the third stitch; repeat to the end of the row.
- Round 3Creating the Corner In the final dc, place 3 dc, chain 2, 3 more dc; repeat this cluster (3 dc, ch 2) five times in the same stitch; place 3 dc in the middle of each stitch until the end of the row.
- Round 4Joining and Continuing At row's end, in the chain-3 space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; continue with 3 dc in each space between dc groups; ch 2, slip stitch into the first dc to join; ch 3 and place 2 dc in same stitch (counts as first cluster); repeat 3 dc in each middle space up to the 5-cluster section.
- Round 5Working the Cluster Row In each chain-2 space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; work 3 dc into each of the middle spaces; at next chain-2 space, repeat cluster; skip 3 stitches, make 3 dc in the space; at row's end, 3 dc in final cluster space, ch 2, slip stitch to first dc.
- Round 6Repeating the Pattern Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch; continue granny stitch across; for every chain-2 space work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc; repeat until reaching desired shirt length.
- Round 7Adding Yellow Yarn Join yellow yarn, ch 3; add 2 more dc in same stitch; 3 dc in each stitch until the corner; only use yellow for sides and armholes, skip shoulder line; switch back to white yarn for shoulders; complete 4 rows in yellow.Repeat the entire granny pattern to create a second panel, ensuring both panels are equal in size.
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Before the first stitch
- Check your gauge fits the chain 44 or chain 34 start, depending on size.
- Set stitch markers on the back panel edges before joining begins.
- Read Round 3 twice. The corner shells are the trickiest part.
Minutes per piece
- Panels (2, 7 rounds each) about 2-3 hours, because the corner shells need care
- Assembly and collar about 1-2 hours, because joining uses two colors of yarn
Other yarns that work
- cotton, worsted weight Less stretch, crisper stitch definition, same 4.0 mm hook.
- cotton-acrylic blend, DK weight Lighter drape, smaller finished size, try a 3.5 mm hook instead.
Where it ends up
- Wear it open over a plain white tee for a weekend look.
- Layer it as a light throw-on for cool evening porches.
- Give it as a handmade gift, paired with simple denim.
Joining up
- Step 1 Connecting the Panels: Place stitch markers on the back edges; with white yarn, add 3 rows of dc on both back panel sides; for the front, only 1 row of dc on each side.
- Step 2 Joining the Shoulder Line: Use yellow yarn to join from armhole up; 2 single crochets (sc) in each stitch across; continue with sc to the row's end.
- Step 3 Attaching the Middle Part: Join panels using 3 dc in one stitch, 1 sc in the opposite panel's stitch; repeat this pattern across the row.
- Step 4 Collar Neck: Measure 6.5 inches on both sides, mark with stitch markers; work 1 round of sc across the neckline; add 6 rows of granny stitch; slip stitch across to finish; add a final border of sc and dc around the collar.
- Step 5 Finishing Touches: Add 1 round of white yarn; crochet 2 sc rows along the bottom edge and armholes; sew on buttons to complete the look.
Small notes
- Keep the 4.0 mm hook consistent across both panels, or sizing will drift.
- Mark the back edges before the first join. It saves re-counting rows.
Little questions
Can I make this in one color?
Yes, the two-color split is for contrast only. Use white or yellow throughout if you prefer. The structure stays the same.
How do I know which chain length to use?
Chain 44 for L/XL, chain 34 for S/M. Check this before Round 1. A quick swatch confirms your gauge matches.
What happens at the five-cluster section?
That's the corner, built in Round 3. Five clusters of 3 dc and chain 2 sit in one stitch. It shapes the panel's edge.
Do both panels need to match exactly?
Yes, keep round counts and tension the same for both. Uneven panels show at the shoulder join. A stitch marker on Round 1 helps you track progress.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/trendy-crochet-mens-shirt-pattern-with-just-two-panels/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
