Learn how to crochet a granny stitch triangle in the round with this step-by-step pattern tutorial.
Small granny triangles can be useful building blocks for all your crochet creations. Think blankets, garments, fun accessories for Spring and Fall, or home decor projects.
Of course, when you need to crochet a triangle in the round, the granny stitch is not your only option, and I do have two solid alternatives HERE.
However, in this post, I’ll focus on the granny stitch triangle in the round and show you how to crochet one with an easy, step-by-step tutorial!
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Materials
- Any yarn
- Appropriate crochet hook size
For this tutorial, I used Aran-weight (4, medium) yarn and a 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK) hook.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch – Chain
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Inc – Increase
- MC – Magic Circle
- St – Stitch
Special Stitches
Magic Circle (MC) Find a step-by-step tutorial HERE.
Patterns Notes
- If the pattern says “dc 2”, you need to dc 1 in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within parenthesis for the indicated number of times.
- *… – Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Crochet the instructions within square brackets in the same indicated st.
Crochet Granny Stitch Triangle in the Round
Make a MC.
Round 1
Ch 5 (counts as a dc and a ch-3 sp here and throughout) (photo1), (dc 3 in MC, ch 3) twice, dc 2 in MC, sl st in third-made ch to join. (9 dc sts, 3 3-ch sps, photo 2)
Round 2
Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 5 (photo 3). [Dc 3] in same ch-3 sp (photo 4).
(Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3] in next ch-3 sp (photos 5-6)) twice, ch 1, sk 3, [dc 2] in initial ch-3 sp (indicated by the arrow in photo 6).
Sl st in third-made ch to join. (18 dc sts, 3 ch-3 sps, 3 ch-1 sps, photo 7)
Round 3
Sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 5. [Dc 3] in same ch-3 sp (photo 8), *ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp (indicated by the arrow in photo 8), ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3] in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * twice. Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 3, [dc 2] in initial ch-3 sp. Sl st in third-made ch to join. (27 sts, 3 ch-3 sps, 6 ch-1 sps, photo 9)
Keep growing your triangle as follows:
- Sl st in first ch-3 sp, and ch 5 (counts as dc and a ch-3 sp);
- [Dc 3] in same ch-3 sp;
- Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3] in each ch-1 sp on each side;
- Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 3, ch 3, dc 3] in each ch-3 sp;
- Ch 1, sk 3, [dc 2] in initial ch-3 sp.
- Sl st in third-made ch to join.
Your Granny Stitch Triangle in the Round is Ready!
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern, and I’d love to see your granny triangles! Please, share a pic of your work on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns!
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