Triangle Granny Shawl
This cute triangle granny shawl is a really fast make, that I speedily churned out last week. It has turned out much nicer than I thought it would, I’m ever so pleased! It has also come at a very convenient time because as soon as the last end was sewn in, the temperature dropped and it was literally freezing outside.
Whilst there are numerous Granny triangle shawl patterns already out there, I didn’t bother checking any out until after I’d started this one. It was mainly to see if I was doing it the way others did. Mostly I was but I think they’re all unique in some way.
I’ll share what I did to crochet my triangle granny shawl here (with pictures) so if you want to make it, you can. It is an excellent beginners project and a fantastic yarn stash buster.
I started crocheting it on a Monday and finished it on a Friday. It was taken out with me when I went places, so I could pick it up and stitch a few rows here and there. Or I just plonked myself in front of the telly of a chilly night.
Yarn for a Granny Stitch Shawl
I’ve used Drops Lima, which is an Alpaca/wool mix double knit yarn. I fell in love with Drops when I squished a few balls of it in a shop in Nailsworth (just outside Stroud) last year. It was Karisma, which I went on to use in the Lilypad Fireplace blanket. For this triangle granny shawl I used Lima in the following: Off White (x5 balls) and one of each of Goldenrod (!), Powder Pink, Cerise, Pistachio, Grey Blue and Dark Blue. They come in 50 gram balls.
The pattern uses UK terms but it isn’t difficult to translate to US crochet speak. Essentially, a UK tr is a US dc. I used a 4mm hook. The 3ch at the beginning of rows always counts as a first stitch.
And whilst you’re here, please feel free to look around. Have you checked out my other free patterns?
Abbreviations:
ch= chain, ch-sp= chain space, dc= double crochet (US single), tr= treble crochet (US double), htr= half treble (US hdc).
ss= slip stitch, st= stitch, ^ = little arrow pointing upwards!
Granny Triangle Shawl Pattern
To begin, get yourself a slip knot and put it on your hook. You’ll need to do this for the colour changes too.
Ch4 and join with a ss to make a circle. (A magic circle might work better for this but I didn’t even think of doing it at the time!)
Row 1: Ch3 (remember that this counts as the first stitch!) [top left pic ^], 2tr into the circle, ch2, 3tr into the circle [top right pic ^], turn.
Row 2: Ch3 [bottom left pic ^], 2tr into the first st [bottom right pic ^], (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in centre ch-sp, 3tr in last st (top of the 3ch), turn.
Row 3: Ch3, 2tr into first st [right pic ^], 3tr in next sp between clusters, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in centre ch-sp, 3tr in next sp, 3tr in last st, turn.
Continue as Row 3 until you’ve used all the main colour. Cut yarn and fasten off. I used 5x 50g balls.
It should look something like this ^.
For colour changes, make a slip knot with your chosen colour and attach to the top of the first st with a ss. Carry on as normal. I worked two rows of each colour. – Side note, feel free to change colour using your preferred method. I no longer change colour by securing with a slip knot. It’s still OK to do it like this though.
Crochet Scallop Edging
This is a very simple and pretty way to finish off your triangle granny shawl.
Attach the Powder Pink yarn.
Row 1: Ch3, work 1tr in the top of each stitch all the way along to the centre, (2tr, ch1, 2tr) in centre ch-sp, continue tr sts to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch3, 4tr in same st, *Miss 1 st, ss in the next, miss 1 st, 5tr in the next; Repeat from * to centre, 7tr in centre st, continue on your merry way until the end of the row. The last scallop of tr stitches is finished with a ss in the same st, which should hopefully be the last st of the row. Cut yarn and fasten off.
Back loops only for this row apart from the slip stitches.
Row 3: With the right side of the scallops facing you, attach Cerise. Ch2, htr in each tr st, ss in each ss to centre. For the middle scallop: work 1htr in each of the first two tr, 1tr in the next st, 3tr in the next (middle) st, 1tr in the next st, 1htr in each of the last two sts. Continue in pattern to end. Cut yarn and fasten off. Sew in your ends!
Blocking maybe a good idea at this stage but as I’m incredibly lazy I haven’t bothered with it. It would definitely benefit the edging if it is particularly curly, but I think it adds to the scallopy effect.
And that is it! I feel like I’ve seen the word scallop a few too many times now, not sure I’m keen.
I’ve been wearing it like a scarf. Look! A crappy self portrait. I chose this one for the Minecraft picture in the back ground. It wasn’t until afterward that I cleaned the mirror. Wish I’d done my eyebrows.
When trying to take pictures, it takes twice as long when the cat wants to get involved.
I hope you like the pattern. Feel free to leave a comment or say hello! [Edit] And check out my summery version here!
If you like this Granny Triangle Shawl, please feel free to check out some of my other Free Crochet Patterns. This is one of my first, eeek.
Its gorgeous, I love that yarn, I have used it in hats before.
Thank you! It smells lovely too!
What a pretty shawl. I just finished a shawl and I will wear it like a scarf too. I just can’t pull off the other look! The Drops is such good value too. Was it Mother Goose in Nailsworth or Bobble? I was in mother Goose just last week squishing all the wool 🙂 I had to be dragged away!
Mother Goose sounds familiar, I think it was that one.It had a down stairs bit with even more wool. I really liked Nailsworth, just stumbled upon it on a weekend away.
I wear shawls like an old lady when safely hidden at home but they have a tendency to slide down the shoulders, which isn’t good when I’m cooking the kids tea!
Beautiful pattern and color choices. It must be so cozy with the alpaca yarn.
Thank you! It really is very cosy.
Ooh I must try this! I’m always on the hunt for nice shawl patterns
I hope you do! I’d love to see what others make of the pattern.
This is gorgeous! I love it. I might have to make one for myself soon. 🙂
Thanks! I hope that you do, I’d love to see others make it!
It looks great, perfect for the turn in the weather!
Thanks, yes it really is! Wrapped up in it as I type?!
Gorgeous! Thank you.
Thanks very much!
So lovely, I especially like the edging. Thank you so much for the pattern
Thank you very much! Glad you like it.
Looks fantastic
Thank you very much!!
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Hee, thank you so much. How lovely!
Thank you for sharing your pattern – it’s lovely 🙂
Hello! Stumbled across your blog today. I too have made a similar granny triangle shawl! x
Hi! So glad, I don’t think I’ve had any stumblers yet and I like stumblers best of all! I’ll go and look for it your Granny shawl. x
What incredibly neat crochet – you must have such good tension. Lovely shawl too!
Thank you! That’s brightened up my evening!
You make it look so easy! I’d like to learn to crochet. A lot of people seem to find it easier than knitting? Lovely pics in yours post too. I’ll come back for future inspiration!
Thanks! I can crochet pretty well but am a massive knitting failure. I’ve been told by loads of people that knitting would be easier. So far, it’s just annoying…
Thank you very much! It wouldn’t take too long to learn. Quicker than knitting for sure but that might just be me!
Love the pattern! I have so much yarn left over from other projects. I’d like to use it. Would you recommend any other yarn other than what you used?
Thank you! Well, I’ve just recently written about using a merino 4ply to make the pattern. It’s my latest post so not difficult to find if you just go to my home page. I guess anything goes really. I wouldn’t personally want it any chunkier than the aran I used in the original pattern. A double knit would work well too, I reckon.
Mostly I use Drops or Stylecraft. I like Scheepjes too. All relatively inexpensive!
I’d love to hear if you make it!
Hi, I have a quick question… is this being started at the middle of the straight edge, or at the bottom in the middle? Thank you
Morning! The starting chain ends up being in the middle of the straight edge.Thanks.
Hi, How do you get the straight edge going across the top when you finish before you do the edging?
Thank you
I think you mean the bit going from the navy into the pink. Is that right? If so, then that is a (UK) treble going into the top of each stitch of the navy clusters. Rather than crocheting in gaps, you’re going into the stitches themselves. Hope that helps. X
Hi there thinking of trying this what size if the finished shawl ? Cheers
Morning! I’ve just measured it for you, it’s approx. 64x 30″
Cheers.
Thanks for the reply would I just continue on with the cream to make it longer than 30 ” ?
If you want to make it bigger then yes. It’d make it wider too though and then you might need more of the other colours. I can’t remember if I had loads left of those or not. I think the cerise was nearly all used up.
Just finished thanks for the inspiration… Can’t upload pictures 😳
Try email if you like, would love to see!. zeensandroger@gmail.com thanks. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this pattern. This is gorgeous! Can’t wait to try it out! Quick question, would the half treble be a half double in US terms? Just want to be sure. 😊
Thank so much! Would love to see what you make.
As far as I understand, yes, a UK trb is the same as a us double, so therefore a half treble is a half double. Daft isn’t it?! I wonder who decided that there needed to be two crochet “languages”!! 🙂
When you say chain 2 and then treble 2.. since that first chain counts as a stich do I just make one treble for a total of 2 stiches? Or do I make 2 more treble for a total of 3 stiches altogether? Love this pattern, I want to get it right!
Hi, I’ve half forgotten what’s what! 🙂 Can you point me to the bit where it says that. Is that part of the edging? I’ll go and double check and let you know. Thanks.
I’m a crappy crochet girl myself-always looking at different styles and patterns and sometimes ending up with something lovely. I loved reading your post! Totally made me smile and I really want to try and make this shawl. Thanks for posting the pics!
Yay for crappy crochet girls!! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if you ever make it! Xx
Wow you do beautiful work! One day I will give this a go! These days my hands are either in dirt or working with wood! Oh how I long for days to just sit and crochet! Keep up the lovely crocheting! Thanks for sharing your talents! Take care! Koko 🙂
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend! x
I am going to give it my best shot! More projects, but hopefully a little time to read by the fire! Enjoy your weekend. Happiness to you! Koko 🙂
Let me know if you make it! 🙂
Thank you. This is just what i want. I hope it turns out as pretty as yours
Thank you too. I’m sure it will!
Just stumbled across this beauty! Now I have to add it to the ever-growing list of things I want to make. Hahaa! Love Charlie, Xx
Hehee! I quite fancy making another one actually. I have two already though..
I loved this pattern and your instructions are perfect. I have already made 2 shawls. Thank you
That’s brilliant! I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you 😀
Do you have time to e-mail the entire instructions to me?
No, sorry. All the info you need should be in the blog post.
I’m working on this shawl, and for the life of me cannot figure out how or why I’ve got a more diamond-shaped shawl on my hands instead of the triangular shawl that you have on the post! Is there any help you could give me?
Perhaps you’re increasing where you don’t need to? Or it might just look that way after a few rows. You might see more of a triangle once you’ve worked a few more.