How To Crochet Granny Triangle Tutorial For Beginners

If you're just starting out with crochet, this Crochet Granny Triangle tutorial is perfect for you. It walks you through the process of making a cute granny triangle, which you can use for blankets, bunting, and more. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, so you can follow along and see your piece come to life in front of your eyes.

Crochet Granny Triangle

Materials Needed:

Yarn of any kind.
A crochet hook suitable for your yarn.

Pattern Instructions:

Foundation Round:

Start with a slip knot.
Work chain 4.
Insert the hook into the first chain and work a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1:

Work chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
Work 2 more double crochets into the ring.
Work chain 3.
Work 3 double crochets into the ring.
Work chain 3 again.
Work 3 more double crochets into the ring.
Work chain 3.
Find the third chain from the first chain 3 and work a slip stitch into it.

Color Change (optional):

Work chain 1.
Cut off the yarn and pull through to secure.
Hide the yarn end by weaving it in with a needle.

Round 2:

Attach a new color with a slip knot if changing colors.

Insert your hook into any chain 3 space and work a slip stitch.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
Work 2 double crochets, chain 3, and then 3 double crochets into the same space (first corner made).
Chain 2.
In the next chain 3 space, work 3 double crochets.
Chain 3 to create the corner turn.
Work 3 double crochets into the same space.
Chain 2.
In the next chain 3 space, work 3 double crochets.
Chain 3 for the corner turn.
Work 3 more double crochets into the same space.
Chain 2.
Close the round with a slip stitch into the third chain of the beginning chain 3.

Subsequent Rounds:

Continue in the same pattern, increasing each side segment by one set of 3 double crochets with chain 2 in between, and forming corners by working (3 double crochets, chain 3, 3 double crochets) into each corner space.
After each round, you may change colors by cutting the yarn and attaching a new color as before, then beginning the new round in any corner space.