Yesterday, I shared my version of the Traditional Granny Square pattern. This triangle forms a half-square version of that traditional granny square. Half-square triangles are great for filling in corners when you join granny squares on point, and they also make great triangular shawls!
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This post is part of my 30-day celebration of granny squares and is included in the Classic Granny With a Twist Blanket.
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Traditional Granny Half-Square Triangle
Crochet Pattern by Underground Crafter
This triangle forms a half square version of the traditional granny square. It’s one of several motifs used in the Classic Granny with a Twist Blanket.
Finished Size
- Motif: 6.75” (17 cm) across short sides.
Materials
- Red Heart With Love yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/370 yd/338 m) – 1 skein in 1101 Eggshell, or approximately 50 yd (46 m) in any medium weight yarn.
- US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. (I used a Clover Amour hook.)
- Yarn needle.
- Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn. (I used the Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set.)
Gauge
- 17 sts (including ch-1 sp) = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- ea – each
- rep – repeat
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- * Repeat instructions after asterisk as indicated.
- () Instructions within parenthesis are worked into indicated stitch or space.
- [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.
Pattern Notes
- This is one of several motifs used in the Classic Granny with a Twist Blanket.
- Move marker up each row to mark center ch-2 sp.
- To adjust the size, continue repeating Row 3 until desired size is reached. (Tip: This motif makes a great triangular shawl!) Update: You can check out a free crochet pattern for the Classic Granny Triangle Shawl.
Pattern Instructions
Motif
- Ch 4, sk 3 ch, join with sl st to next ch to form ring.
- Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch-1 sp, here and throughout), 3 dc in ring, ch 2, place marker in ch-2 sp, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, dc in ring. (8 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 2 ch-1 sp)
- Row 2: Ch 4, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in marked sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in third ch of turning ch. (14 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 4 ch-1 sp)
- Row 3: Ch 4, [(3 dc, ch 1) in ea ch-1 sp] across to marked sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in marked sp, [(ch 1, 3 dc) in ea ch-1 sp] across to last st, ch 1, dc in third ch of turning ch. (20 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 6 ch-1 sp)
- Row 4: Rep Row 3. (26 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 8 ch-1 sp)
- Row 5: Rep Row 3. (32 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 10 ch-1 sp)
- Row 6: Rep Row 3. Fasten off with long yarn tail (approximately 12”/30.5 cm) for joining. (38 sts + 1 ch-2 sp + 12 ch-1 sp)
Finishing
- Join to other granny squares using your preferred method. With yarn needle, weave in ends.
Thank you sharing – a very useful half-granny pattern for granny squares lovers! Happy Crocheting!