This is a pattern to make simple Granny Triangles which can be strung together to make a length of cheery bunting.
Here I'm using my left over bits of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) on a 4mm hook and each side of the triangle measures approximately 18cm / 7 inches.
I'm writing the pattern in UK terms, as follows ::
tr [treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch).
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
:: ROUND 1 (Work out of central ring) ::
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
Work 3 tr into the ring, chain-3 (as above)
Work 3 tr into the ring, chain-3 (as above)
Work 2 tr into the ring. Now slip stitch into 3rd chain of initial ch-6 to close the round (I've put my needle in to show you where to go, above). Fasten off.
You should now be looking at a weeny triangle! It has 3 lots of tr clusters, with ch-3 spaces between.
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round. Now I am practiced at doing this without tying a knot, I simply hold the tail end firmly with my left hand so it doesn't slip, and hook a loop through. If you find it easier, you can knot the two tail ends together, keeping the knot as close to the work as possible.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space).
Now if you can manage, hold your tail ends horizontally out to the left and make sure your hook passes under them when you make the next 3 stitches. This will trap them and keep them secure until you darn them in at the end.
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1 (this forms part of the 1st corner cluster)
In 2nd corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In 3rd corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6 (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Yay! Round two complete! Now before you go any further, please deal with those tail ends....
Turn the triangle over to the wrong side, and you should see where you have crocheted over them with those first few stitches. Now thread both ends onto a darning needle and carefully darn them back on themselves, weaving under the yarn of that corner cluster. Don't pull too tight.
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
Remember to crochet over your tail ends as you work this first bit.........
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1(this forms part of the 1st corner cluster).
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr , ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr , ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6. (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Fasten off and darn in ends.
I'm hoping by now that you are beginning to get an idea of how this simple pattern forms. The way each round begins and ends in the same corner space, the way the side clusters are separated by chain-1 spaces, and the way the corner clusters are separated by chain-3 spaces. It's pretty straightforward eh? Onto the next round then......
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
Remember to crochet over your tail ends as you work this first bit.........
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1(this forms part of the 1st corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6. (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Fasten off and darn in ends.
:: ROUND 5, 6 and 7 ::
Work as for round 4, adding in extra side clusters with each round. Remember you are working chain-3 spaces in between the corner clusters and chain-1 spaces between the side clusters.
It helps if you darn in your ends as you go, at the end of each round.
Now then....you have finished crocheting, but you may well find that your granny triangle is looking a little bit worse for wear. Does it have wibbly wobbly edges and untidy curling corners? Well Granny is ready for her Spa treatment!
I've used 100% acrylic yarn here, but this method of steam blocking works with any fibre. You need an ironing board, a steam iron and 3 pins.
Turn the triangle over so that the right side faces downwards. Stretch out the top edge and put a pin in each corner. You are pinning directly into your ironing board cover, putting the pins at an angle so's they don't ping out.
Pull the bottom corner downwards until the triangle edges look straight and even, and put a pin in the bottom corner.
Now set your iron to the LOWEST heat setting, and make sure you have STEAM.
Now HoVeR!!!! This is VErY ImPorTaNt....The Iron Does Not Touch The Crochet. You hover it very, very close, about a centimetre above the surface of the yarn, and you simply allow the steam to do the work. No contact, no pressure. Just the pfffffffffffffffff of the steam. Concentrate on the corners. It does not take long, maybe ten seconds is all. And the results are absolutely miraculous.
Take out your pins, and hey presto, the crochet stays exactly as if it were still pinned!
It remains all flat and neat and beautifully shaped, with the most marvellously perky-pointy corners.
These triangles are quick and easy to make, and are a fantastic way to bust your stash and use up all the little oddments of yarn that you have left over from other things. It's a lovely way to play with colours too, but of course you could easily work them up in single colours.
The method for working in singles colours is more or less the same, with one small adjustment. Work your first round as described above, ending with a slip stitch into 3rd chain of initial ch-6.
DO NOT fasten off. Instead, make a second slip stitch into the corner space.
Insert your hook into the space (as above), yarn over, then pull the yarn back through the corner space and through the loop on your hook.
By making this extra slip stitch, you get yourself into the exact right place to begin the next round (as above).
Now you are ready to go straight into round 2. So chain 6, then work 3 tr into the first corner space (as above). Use this method for each round, and you will only need to fasten off when the triangle is completed.
You can play about with variations using one, two, three or four colours.
However you choose to colour your Grannies, HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
♥
Here is the written pattern for you to copy/paste and print out ::
:: TO BEGIN ::
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
:: ROUND 1 (Work out of central ring) ::
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
3 tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-3, 2 tr, join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6.
Fasten off.
:: ROUND 2 :: (Work out of chain spaces)
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1(this forms part of the 1st corner cluster)
In 2nd corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In 3rd corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6 (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Fasten off and darn in ends.
:: ROUND 3 :: (Work out of chain spaces)
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1(this forms part of the 1st corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr , ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr , ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6. (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Fasten off and darn in ends.
:: ROUND 4 :: (Work out of chain spaces)
Pull a loop of new colour through the first corner chain space from previous round.
Chain 6 (counts as 1 tr + ch-3 corner space)
In 1st corner space 3 tr, ch-1(this forms part of the 1st corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 2nd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next corner space 3tr, ch-3, 3 tr, ch-1 (this is the 3rd corner cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In next chain space 3tr, ch-1 (this is a side cluster)
In 1st corner space 2 tr , join with sl st to 3rd chain of initial ch-6. (this completes the 1st corner cluster).
Fasten off and darn in ends.
:: ROUND 5, 6 and 7 ::
Work as for round 4, adding in extra side clusters with each round. Remember you are working chain-3 spaces in between the corner clusters and chain-1 spaces between the side clusters.
HAPPY HOOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
♥
ps. the post I wrote about designing and making these bunting triangles for Yarndale can be found HERE.
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MERCI pour toutes vos jolies choses !!!
Posted by: Nanou | September 03, 2016 at 04:29 PM
This is wonderful!!
Posted by: E.M de Koker | August 10, 2016 at 07:37 PM
Thank you, Lucy! You always give me inspiration!
Posted by: Susan Harris-Rohde | July 04, 2016 at 04:45 PM
Hi Lucy, need to crochet some bunting triangles for our caravan. I'd like them smaller than yours so I guess it would work just doing less rounds? Love your blog. Barbarax
Posted by: Barbara Kendry | June 21, 2016 at 09:11 PM
Great pattern, so enjoying using up my oddments. Thank you for sharing. Your patterns are so easy to understand. Could you let me know the best way of joining the bunting triangles?
Posted by: Suzanne Dawson | May 21, 2016 at 10:49 PM
Hello Lucy, I have just finished the granny stripe blanket. It was for a baby so I scaled it down a bit and added some pompom stitching around the edge. It was absolutely gorgeous. Am looking for another project now so am making this for my other niece and my daughter. I love your blog and your patterns are always so easy to follow.. I've only been crocheting for a short while but am absolutely loving it. Thank you 😀
Posted by: Fiona | April 15, 2016 at 02:08 PM
Thank you for posting this beautiful squares, I have lot of leftover yarn n will use it to make this . Beautiful thanks again. Tina
Posted by: Tina Colon | April 04, 2016 at 03:41 AM
Hi Lucy
Thanks for the delicious pattern
i'm in Canada and I hate to waste odds & ends
My grandchildren are going to love them
Thanks
Posted by: donna m blundell | March 25, 2016 at 06:20 PM
Hi Lucy
Thanks for the clear instructions on how to crochet triangles for bunting. Our Wi is busy making preparations to yarn bomb our village in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday next month. Having now made dozens of knitted triangles, I'm now ready for a change!!
Posted by: Wendy | March 22, 2016 at 12:49 PM
I love this beautiful granny bunting triangles. I just can't wait to get started on this to give to my daughter for her birthday. Thank you so very much.
Posted by: Sandra Beamon | February 17, 2016 at 10:25 PM
Thanks for the great instructions so much easier to follow than others I was given !
Posted by: Manda Jane | February 06, 2016 at 10:39 PM
Hi I am from Australua thanks for sharing this pattern I started crocheting again last year when I was staying with my mum after she was in hospital and ended up making a few squares that ended up covering my bed so now I am making a ripple blanket for my grandaughter I will now try making a triangle blanket for my niece's new baby
Posted by: Beryl | January 27, 2016 at 10:44 PM
I had a stroke last month, and I'm using this pattern to get my co-ordination back. It's a lovely simple thing for me to do, and I will use the bunting to celebrate my return to health. I'm using white yarn, and adding a tassel to the bottom point of the triangle. Thanks for posting this, Lucy, and aiding my recovery.
Posted by: Jade H | January 16, 2016 at 05:09 PM
Love this pattern, and also love how you show how to crochet this. Thank you
Posted by: Hilde Schaefer | October 07, 2015 at 07:39 PM
Hi from Spain Lucy! I found your blog via pinterest and i have to say that i really love it! I did the granny triangles and they are so cool!! Absolutely quickly, easy and beautiful! I'm gonna make a garland for my baby's room by using them! thank you for your tutorial!
Posted by: Ioanna | September 24, 2015 at 09:09 PM
Hi,
How do you join the triangles together? Sew, join as you crochet or use braid joining?? Which is easier? How do you join 3 corners together?
Posted by: Helen | September 05, 2015 at 08:39 PM
I made these in single colours as it was easier! The way I joined them was to make a l o n g chain using all the colours together which looked fabulously colourful, then stitched them onto the chain using the appropriate coloured wool. I left five chain gaps between each bunting. Very pleased with the result.
Posted by: Fran | August 27, 2015 at 04:21 PM
Hi Lucy,
Have to comment on this & show you how your blog is so global!
I started to follow your work while I learnt to crochet (2013) when I was based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia & my first blanket was the Granny Stripe (2014) which I found on the Knitting Room, Dublin Facebook page (I am from Cork & while on a vacation home drove to Dublin to purchase the kit).
I am currently based in Shenzhen, China (on the Hong Kong border) and on Friday I was sharing a taxi with a client visiting from New York. I took out my small crochet project to work on during the journey & she asked me about doing some bunting for her friends wedding in Ohio which is to take place in Oct (her friend is a avid crocheter). The bride sent this link to her guests to ask each of them to make one (even if they don't crochet to try!) and she plans to make it into a blanket.
It is truly a global crochet community!
Love your work!
Aimee
Posted by: Aimee Scanlon | August 24, 2015 at 04:48 AM
Dying to try this, thank you so very much for sharing. I am a UK very new crocheter, I started out in March making a granny square dolls cover for my granddaughter in some very cheap wool, then followed this with a ripple blanket, again just big enough for a car seat, then my next project was SOPHIE afghan, just on last row at the moment. This was such an immense learning curve but I have loved every minute of it, so as soon as this is completed these triangles are going to be my next adventure, perhaps in minion colours for my other granddaughter. Again thank you so much for sharing if it wasn't for people like you and Dedri Uys, I'd still be going round in circles lol xx
Posted by: Lesley Jackson | August 22, 2015 at 11:28 AM
I've just discovered your blog, and it has inspired me to start crocheting again.I've been looking for a easy pattern.Wish me luck with this one. I can't wait to start it.
Posted by: Barb | August 18, 2015 at 07:16 PM
Thank you for the great lesson. Hope to use to use in the future. I too share a love for crocheting. I'm making lots of purses and lining them.
Posted by: Adela Hawkins | July 22, 2015 at 06:10 PM
I like your tutorials they are so easy to follow and you are very good to share your patterns please keep on with your work you produce such lovely work.
I hope that I will be able to do your patterns justice.
Posted by: Shirley Wake | July 17, 2015 at 07:07 AM
For Kate who mentioned her beginning triangle looking like a circle:
Often when you make these sorts of things the initial round can look a total disaster, and only when you add the next few rounds can the actual shape become apparent. My initial round here looked awful, but after the second or third the triangle shape really comes through. Persevere!
Posted by: Lucy (a different one!) | July 07, 2015 at 03:08 PM
Thank you so much Lucy for the easy to follow pattern for Triangles.......i have lots of small amounts of yarn left over from other projects and i intend to make bunting to hang in my summerhouse in the garden.....i have followed your blog for a long time and have made blankets/throws for around the house.
Posted by: Trish | May 29, 2015 at 09:31 AM
Thank you for this design. If you don't mind may I use this and expand it out to make a mermaid afghan? I will be sure and give you credit for the inspiration for it! Thank you!! :-)
Posted by: Marsha Mason | March 25, 2015 at 07:51 PM