🔺 Granny Triangle Crochet Pattern
Use these colorful triangle motifs to create eye-catching decor!
📏 Finished Size
Each triangle approx. 4–5 inches per side depending on yarn and hook size.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors
- Crochet hook (recommended 4.0 mm – 5.0 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
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- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- dc – double crochet
- sp – space
🪡 How to Do the Stitches
- Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through loop.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops.
📐 Triangle Granny Square Pattern (Written Instructions)
🔹 Round 1 – Foundation
- Ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 2 dc into the ring.
- Ch 3, make 4 dc into the ring.
- Ch 3, make 4 dc into the ring again.
- Ch 3, sl st to top of starting ch-3 to close the round.
You should now have:
- 1 group of 3 dc
- 2 groups of 4 dc
- Separated by 3 ch-3 spaces (these will form the triangle corners).
🔹 Round 2
Skip 1 stitch, ch 3, sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join the round.
Ch 3, make 2 dc in the first ch-3 space.
Ch 1, make 3 dc in the same ch-3 space.
Skip 1 stitch, ch 3, make 4 dc in the next stitch.
Ch 1, make 3 dc in the same stitch.
Skip 1 stitch, ch 3, make 4 dc in the next stitch.
Ch 1, make 3 dc in the same stitch.
🔷 Round 3
- Ch 3, make 2 dc in the first space between clusters.
- In the next ch-1 space, work: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc (this creates a corner).
- In the next ch-3 space, work: 3 dc.
- In the next ch-1 space, work: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc (corner).
- In the next ch-3 space, work: 3 dc.
- In the next ch-1 space, work: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc (corner).
- Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to close the round.
You should now have:
- 3 corners with (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)
- 3 side groups of 3 dc
🔷 Round 4 (Optional – for larger triangle)
- Ch 3, 2 dc in next space
- Continue working 3 dc into each space between clusters along the side
- In each corner (ch-1 space), work: 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc
- Repeat for all 3 sides
- Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3
🧩 Ideas for Use
- 🌈 Colorful Wall Art: Make 6 triangles in different shades and form a hexagon.
- 🪟 Table Centerpiece: Use soft, neutral tones for a rustic or farmhouse look.
- 🛋️ Blanket or Throw: Combine triangles with squares or hexagons for a geometric flair.
🧠 Tips & Tricks
- Use contrasting colors for each row to really make the pattern pop.
- Block your triangles for sharper corners and easier joining.
- Mix triangle motifs with granny squares to create interesting patchwork styles.
🔗 Joining Ideas
- Whip stitch the sides together for flat joins
- Use join-as-you-go in the last round
- Add a border around your motif for a cohesive look
