If you have been wondering about how to crochet a granny triangle, then StepsHowTo has the easiest way to share with you. When crocheting a square blanket, the half granny square triangles are one of the most useful things that you can come up with. Granny Triangle is a design that is made by crocheting a wool ball using a crochet hook. A triangular shape is formed by working through every step properly so that a final design is prepared of the desired size required by a person.

You may, for example, create a simple granny square shawl by simply adding as many rows as you require. For some cases, you’ll want to add these half-grannies will flower patterns to fill in the gaps along the border of any shawl or cloth. These granny triangles could also be used to shape the wrists or arms of a sweater that is used for clothing. This is the reason we are providing this guide to teach the beginners, how to crochet a triangle and get their hands straight to crochet granny triangles of their own.

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Materials for Crochet Granny Triangle

To start, we need the following materials.

  • You must have a Tapestry Needle
  • You should also have a Crochet Hook of 3.5-mm (E-4 USA, 9 UK)
  • And you should use Yarn

These materials are compulsory to crochet granny squares or granny triangles. You just need to be clear about how to start a crochet chain and the rest of it is very simple.

Abbreviations Used for Crochet

We will be using short abbreviations here for the following.

  • Chain = Ch
  • Back loop only = Blo
  • Stitch = St
  • Space = Ch sp
  • Double Crochet = Dc
  • Slip Stitch = Sl St
  • Magic Circle = MC
  • Yarn Over = Yo

How to Crochet Granny Triangle (Step by Step Process)

Here, we will start our guide about crocheting granny triangles. Below are steps that will allow you to learn how to crochet triangles and how to use the double crochet technique to make things simpler and quicker. Give a read to more related topics like How to Draw a Dog, How to Draw a Rose, How To Make a Paper Airplane Origami, and How to Play Football Squares.

Step 1 Granny Triangle Circle

First, you have to make a granny triangle circle. In this step, you must take a crochet hook and wool ball. You will have to roll a circle over the crochet hook with wool string start by performing Ch 4-5, sl st so that you can join the ends of both sides to make a circle.The result will look something like this after which you have to give it some more Sl St to give it a proper shape so that you can proceed further.

Granny Triangle Circle

Step 2 Row 1

Then you can continue to Row 1 where Ch 3 will be your double crochet or Dc stitch. You have to make two Dcs into the circle that you previously formed. Then you can continue with Ch 2 and 3 with Dc straight through the circle. When you are done, it will look something like this.After performing Ch 2 and 3 with Dc for repetitive steps, a design will be formed that you have to continue with a gap for each row. Hover over the hook from the head to continue moving with the next row.This will create a loop for you which means your 1st row is complete now. Now you can continue to the second row.

Step 3 Row 2

Now for Ch 3, you can utilize two Dc by a first St and then 3 Dc straight, then two Ch and again 3 Dc in the center of the 2 Ch space.Now pass the crochet hook straight through row 1 that you are holding between your thumb and middle finger.

Step 4Use Same Stitches Like Row 1

Now from the last stitch of your row, you can make 3 Dc which was from the Ch 3 of the previous row. It will complete a design formed as a central hub. You will see two loops now.Cover CH 3 two times and then again pass the crochet hook through the center of both loops that you have previously formed.Now you have to stretch keep it stretched and continue repeating Row 2 to increase the size of the Granny Triangle that you want. Go for a Row 3 that will allow you to form a triangle.

Step 5Row 3

You have to begin Row 3 with Ch 3 and then turn. Use two Dc in the first stitch and then 3 Dc in the subsequent space. The shape will form like this.

Step 6 Extend the Loop

You are using the space that is available between 3 Dc groups. Now again you can continue with 3 Dc then Ch 2 and then again 3 Dc in the top space. Then you will continue with 3 Dc in the next space and again 3 Dc at the top in your last stitch for the row.

Extend The Loop

Step 7Pass New Stitch Through Previous Row 3

In this way, you can repeat Row 3 as many times as you like to create an entire pattern by using 3 Dc in the spaces given to the middle point.When you pass the crochet hook straight through the center once again, continue to crochet granny square in this order like you did previously for Row 2.

Pass New Stitch Through Previous Row 3

Step 8Expand Row 4

Now you can continue to work your way forward to expand row 4 from the previously formed 3 rows. You can do this by holding the loops in your fingers and start knitting and stitching further to form a straight line away from the loops.Now from the last stitch of your row, you can make 3 Dc which was from the Ch 3 of the previous row. It will complete a design formed for your fourth row. You will see four-loop circles in the design now.

Expand Row 4

Step 9Expand Row 5 Through Row 1

Now you have to pass the crochet hook from the first row that you are holding in your left fingers. Lock the stitch with the first loop that you created in the first place. Again continue with Ch 3 which will be your double crochet or Dc stitch for the next layer.You have to make two Dcs into the circle that you previously formed. Then again, you have to continue with Ch 2 and 3 with Dc straight through the circle. When you are done, it will look something like this.

Expand Row 5 Through Row 1

Step 10Expand Row 6

Now you have to expand row 6 for crocheting a granny triangle. Continue to form the next row once again by marking two Dcs and move further with the step.After performing Ch 2 and 3 with Dc for two times, a design will be formed having a sixth loop in it. Hover over the hook from the head to continue moving with the next row.

Expand Row 6

Step 11Start Row 7

Now you have to pass the crochet hook from the next row on your left that you are holding in your left fingers. Furthermore, lock the stitch with the third row that you formed previously with double crochet. The loop that you created for Row 7 will continue with Ch 3. Which will be your double crochet or Dc stitch for the final layer.

Start Row 7

Step 12Form the Outer Layer

Now you are almost near to crocheting a granny triangle. You will need to form an outer layer by repeating the same slip. Stitch after forming Row 7 with 6 loops inside the design. Continue crochet a triangle shape for the last time to the left side to complete the outer layer of your granny triangle.

Form The Outer Layer

Step 13Crochet Granny Triangle

Now finish up the granny triangle that you have been crocheting by simply locking Row 8 with Row 1 through ch3. Your final result should look like this.

Crochet Granny Triangle

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Conclusion

This was an easy guide on how to crochet a granny triangle. In this guide, we have shared easy steps that you can follow to understand how to crochet a triangle shape easily.